The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the latest episode of “DEC Does What?!”, the bi-weekly podcast that features conversations with DEC experts about the agency’s wide-ranging efforts to protect New Yorkers and the environment. Episode 32— “Moose on the Loose”— spotlights the work of DEC’s wildlife staff who oversee and manage the moose population in New York. 

In this episode, hosts DEC Chief of Staff and Deputy Commissioner for Equity and Justice Adriana Espinoza and Region 4 Director Sean Mahar talk with Dave Kramer, a Research Scientist in DEC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife. They discuss the many ways DEC and partners monitor and assess the moose population in New York using aerial surveys, GPS tracking, and public sighting reports. You’ll also hear about what to do if you encounter a moose in the wild and a little bit about moose butts. 

All episodes of “DEC Does What?!” are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and all major podcast platforms. 

For more information on "DEC Does What?!," visit https://dec.ny.gov/news/podcast