Are moose in Pennsylvania

Answer 1

In the northeast, moose can be found in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. They have been expanding their numbers and range south and west from northern New England for several decades. A collared moose travelled from New York, across the St. Lawrence River and into Ontario where it spent the rest of its life. Moose, especially immature animals and bulls in search of mates can and often do travel many miles. So it is certainly possible for moose to be in Pennsylvania, but if they are, they would likely be in very small numbers for several years. I don't know the habitat suitability of northeast Pennsylvania for moose, but as a general rule they don't do well in areas of high deer density due to their susceptibility to brainworm which is harmless to deer but fatal to moose.

Answer 2

Yes, moose were historically found in Pennsylvania, but their populations were extirpated from the state in the 19th century due to hunting and habitat loss. There have been occasional sightings of individual moose in Pennsylvania, likely dispersing individuals from neighboring states.