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Shiras Moose - Species Detail
AKA:
Wyoming moose, Yellowstone moose
Gold:
324"
Gold (Bow):
335 3/8"
Endangered:
Silver:
278 5/8"
Silver (Bow):
292 4/8"
Bronze:
210"
Bronze (Bow):
189"
Alces alces shirasi
Alce de Shiras (Sp), Yellowstone Elch (G), Elan du Shiras (F). Named in honor of Congressman George Shiras III of Pennsylvania, who was a noted conservationist. Also called Wyoming moose or Yellowstone moose.
DESCRIPTION The Shiras moose has the smallest antlers of any North American moose. The body color is a rusty yellowish-brown, with a pale brownish saddle.
HABITAT Mountains and foothills with suitable browse.
DISTRIBUTIONCanada: Southwestern British Columbia, commencing at the International Boundary at Sumas Highway 11 to Trans-Canada Highway#1 following southeastern along the Trans-Canada Highway #1; and Southwestern Alberta south of the Trans-Canada Highway #1 and west of Highway #2 to the International Boundary. United States: Northeastern Washington, northern and eastern Idaho, western Montana, western and southern Wyoming, northeastern Utah, and northwestern Colorado.
REMARKS At this writing, non-residents are allowed to hunt Shiras moose in British Columbia and Alberta, and may hunt by drawn permit in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. Best odds for drawing are in Utah, with Wyoming next.
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