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New England's Bear Population Surges, Moose Numbers Decline

7/2/2025

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New England is home to a thriving bear population, boasting around 4,500 in Massachusetts, over 4,500 in New Hampshire, and a staggering 35,000 in Maine. While bears roam freely, moose are a rarer sight, particularly in Southern New Hampshire, where their numbers dwindle, but sightings rise in the northern areas and the majestic White Mountains.

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Story summary

New England is home to a thriving bear population, boasting around 4,500 in Massachusetts, over 4,500 in New Hampshire, and a staggering 35,000 in Maine. While bears roam freely, moose are a rarer sight, particularly in Southern New Hampshire, where their numbers dwindle, but sightings rise in the northern areas and the majestic White Mountains.