Thread: Moose !!!

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Isn't it great that mention of an animal that may have died out in NZ decades ago can still generate interest. Moose, or Elk as they are known in Scandinavia, clearly survived and bred in NZ for over 40 years. This was in spite of their liberation in an area unsuited to them. Was the shooting of a bull and a cow in 1952 the last straw for them? Possibly, probably even. There were however still moose remaining in late 1952. Today who would know for sure. Probably they are all gone and yet it is still OK to dream a little.

There's no doubt we all live in hope. Imagine the headlines if there was indisputable evidence a moose were discovered alive! So yes, its great that an animal which might have last been seen in the mid-1970's can generate so much interest.

1970's?

Yes, evidently. If I recall correctly it was around 1974 and the sighting was made by a very well known Forest Service worker.

Would I shoot one if I stumbled across one...? No way in hell would I pull the trigger. Would I tell the world I saw one? Probably not until I was on my deathbed.

Originally Posted by planenutz

There's no doubt we all live in hope. Imagine the headlines if there was indisputable evidence a moose were discovered alive! So yes, its great that an animal which might have last been seen in the mid-1970's can generate so much interest.

1970's?

Yes, evidently. If I recall correctly it was around 1974 and the sighting was made by a very well known Forest Service worker.

Would I shoot one if I stumbled across one...? No way in hell would I pull the trigger. Would I tell the world I saw one? Probably not until I was on my deathbed.

I' be cheering from the front row if one was found.
Grandpamac.