Moose in CT

Connecticut Wildlife Magazine (Nov/Dec '05 issue) reports that Moose sightings in Connecticut have increased from 4 in 1998 to 59 in 2004. The state population is estimated at 100+.

These animals are really expanding southward.

CT Moose Sightings from 1992 - 2005

1992-1998 = about 4 sightings per year
1999 = 17 sightings
2000 = 14 sightings
2001 = 25 sightings
2002 = 32 sightings
2003 = 35 sightings
2004 = 59 sightings
2005 = 31 sightings through October