History, Status and Present Distribution
of Moose in Nova Scotia
- 1995 -

by:
Mark D. Pulsifer Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources R.R. #7 Beech Hill, Antigonish, NS B2G 2L4;	Tony Nette Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources 136 Exhibition Street, Kentville, NS B4N 4E5
Co-editors: Murray W. Lankester H.R. (Tim) Timmermann
ABSTRACT: A brief history of moose distribution and hunting in Nova Scotia from first European contact to 1995 in presented. At present, the distribution of moose on mainland Nova Scotia is similar to distributions during the 1960's, although densities are much reduced. Winter aerial surveys indicate a decrease from 0.49 moose/km_ in 1968 to 0.08 moose/km_ in 1994 for traditional moose ranges in the northern mainland. Preliminary aerial surveys in 1993 of the southwestern (Tobeatic) region of the province suggest densities may reach 0.35 moose/kmē. Densities on the western Cape Breton Island for 1993 range from 0.98 moose/kmē in the south to 2.80 moose/kmē in the north. Associations with deer, current forest management practices, hunting and predation are discussed as possible causes for changes in population levels and distribution. Management implications are discussed.

For information on how to obtain a copy of this Edition of Alces, please contact:



• Mark Pulsifer, Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, R.R. #7 Beech Hill, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2L4
  
  
• Tony Nette, Department of Natural Resources, 136 Exhibition Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 4E5, or

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