BE ALERT TO AVOID MOOSE ON THE HIGHWAY

WATERBURY,VT -- The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is urging extra caution during the next few weeks while moose are especially active.

Moose are a threat to motorists, but here are measures you can take to avoid hitting them, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department:

-Always be aware of the danger ?? moose cross the road
randomly, as well as at their regular crossings.

-Increase your roadside awareness when you see "MOOSE" signs
along the highway.

-Drive defensively and don't overdrive your headlights.

-If you see a moose ahead, slow down or stop. Trying to speed
past them "before they can move" can be a serious mistake.

Vermont highway sections most frequented by moose:
-Rt.105 from Island Pond to Bloomfield.
-Rt.114 from East Burke to Canaan.
-Rt.2 from Lunenberg to East St. Johnsbury.
-Interstate 91 at Sheffield Heights.
-Interstate 89 from Bolton to Montpelier.
-Rt. 12 from Worcester to Elmore.
-Rt 118 near Belvidere Corners and the Rt. 109 intersection.

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For Further Information please contact: Cedric Alexander at 802-751-0105 or email to cedric.alexander@anr.state.vt.us