The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is urging drivers to be cautious of moose, which have been sighted along the Merritt Parkway and I-84 in western Connecticut.
According to the DEP, Connecticut’s moose population is growing steadily, with more than 100 currently in the state. Most sightings and moose-related accidents have been in northern and western Connecticut, but moose can travel long distances. The DEP expects the moose to begin moving into the southern parts of the state.
DEP suggests drivers stay alert, especially around dawn, dusk, and after dark, when moose are the most active. Moose sightings should be reported to the DEP at (860) 424-3333.
