ABSTRACT: Moose (Alces alces) have become one of the popular big game species in Russia, whereas only decades ago, low moose numbers precluded hunting. The rapid increase in moose numbers is primarily the result of forest harvest practices and intensive moose management policies. At present, according to the Russia Statistical Committee, the moose population is stable at around 700,000 animals. Use of intensive biotechnical moose management measures such as ashtree cutting, feeding of wood waste, and rock salt, combined with large scale protective measures have also favored ...

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