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2012 Michigan Camera Moose Hunt Contest
September 1 - November 30, 2012
Entry Deadline December 7, 2012
1987 Michigan Moose Release
© Richard P. Smith
Purpose:
To draw attention to the success of the relocation of moose to the western Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan from Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park in 1985 and 1987 and the natural colonization of moose in the eastern UP prior to those years. To also provide a recreational moose hunting opportunity that will not harm moose and that will generate some information about how many moose are on the UP mainland. Information about how many moose were photographed in each county during the Camera Moose Hunt Contest will be shared with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Area open to camera hunting for moose:
The UP mainland, including islands in the St. Marys River. Moose must be in the wild and free ranging. Photos of captive moose are not eligible for entry. Moose photographed on Isle Royale, in any state other than Michigan or any other country, including Canada, are not eligible for entry.
Looking for Individuals, Businesses and Organizations
to be sponsors and/or to donate prizes.
Please contact us if you are interested.
Thank You!
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CAUTIONARY NOTE: Moose can be dangerous during the September rut, especially bulls, but cows with calves can also be protective of their young. Photographers participating in this contest are urged to use telephoto lenses to photograph moose from a distance. Do not attempt to approach moose that are acting aggressive. Participants who attempt to photograph moose do so at their own risk. No one associated with the Camera Moose Hunt (promoters or sponsors) are liable for any injuries that participants may suffer while attempting to photograph moose.
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Sponsors:
Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine * Michigan Out of Doors TV * Smith Publications
