The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is reminding motorists to “Brake for Moose” as the state enters the peak season for moose-vehicle collisions.
Over the past five years, New Hampshire has averaged 64 moose-related crashes annually. Officials said collisions are most common from May through October, when moose are drawn to roadsides to consume leftover salt residue from winter road treatments.
Fish and Game officials said collisions can happen on any roadway statewide, but are most frequent at dusk and during nighttime hours. Moose are difficult to see because of their dark brown coloring, and drivers should not rely on reflected “eye shine” from headlights to spot them.
Officials recommend motorists reduce speed, wear seatbelts, scan roadsides carefully and use high beams whenever possible. Drivers who spot a moose should slow down or stop until the animal has safely cleared the roadway.
More information is available at wildlife.nh.gov.
