Why Did the Moose Cross the Road? He Was in a Rut!

By Rebecca Brown on Monday, October 22, 2001.
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The moose season opened Saturday, but even for non-hunters, this is a time of year to be especially alert for the big animals. It's the moose mating season, called the rut, and bull moose have only one thing on their minds (small as they are) This can be especially dangerous for drivers. In the North Country, Rebecca Brown reports that an emergency room doctor has some tips for avoiding potentially fatal moose-car collisions.

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