He is part of the soul of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. He is an iconic symbol of the great state of Minnesota. For the 9th year in a row, Minnesota’s moose population of 2,400- 4,320 animals remains stable. The stability itself is good news but they are still in need of support. Check out Minnesota’s DNR and nature.org for ways to help.
2022 UPDATE: According to the aerial survey conducted by the DNR, the Minnesota moose numbers are now estimated to be between 3440 and 6780