Moose in the flower garden, oh my!

Most people enjoy the moose that come to visit towns and feel that they are a part of what makes northern Idaho a special place to live.   However, the enjoyment of living with wildlife, especially moose, occasionally comes with some degree of consternation.  

Moose typically eat woody material including trees, needles and shrubs in the winter.  In spring, they transition to new vegetative growth. Sometimes, this tasty new growth can include your heirloom tulips.

All of your hard work can vanish in a few chomps. You are likely to get angry and think Idaho Fish & Game should take the moose away … and the sooner the better. Well, moving moose, like many other tasks involving wild animals, is not as easy as it looks.

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