In , four moose were introduced to the Newfoundland community of Howley as part of a government initiative. It was hoped the animals would be a good source of meat for those working in the then-booming mining and forestry industries as well as hopefully attract sport hunters to visit the island.
Newfoundland was looking to bring diversity to its prime industry cod fishing. With almost no predators, lots of food, and ideal habitat, these two pairs of moose settled in nicely, growing to a population of , today. Today moose are a big part of Newfoundland culture and daily life. Most locals have moose meat in their freezer, and moose burgers can be found for sale is restaurants islandwide.
Because moose live in the wild, their meat is organic, naturally lean, and free of nasty things like antibiotics and hormones. Curious to try moose meat? You can buy moose burgers and moose steaks at select local grocery stores, and moose burgers are a standard menu item at many local restaurants. You can even buy specialty items like moose bologna and moose jerky our personal favorite. Your email address will not be published.
The moose were brought as a source of meat. Now with an estimated , moose on the island, there are more moose in Newfoundland than people in St. The animals have made their home in the woods and even backyards of the province. Kelly is helping to organize a celebration for the moose, including a new moose statue that will be unveiled in July where the first moose stepped onto the island.
In a few years they would become numerous, and there is plenty of good feeding ground in the woody parts of the interior of Newfoundland. But there was no romance!! The two did not breed!
Langrische Mare of St. He wrote that he had:. They will come down from Nova Scotia as soon as a suitable chance offers, and will, I trust, if protected by the Government, will multiply in the Island.
These two healthy young moose strolled into Newfoundland history, but there was no romance between them, no breeding.
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