FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota’s moose population stable after years of decline

Minnesota’s moose levels are holding steady after years of decline, but experts warn its population might not be out of the woods yet and could still face serious challenges ahead.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2026 survey estimates about 4,470 moose currently in the state.

After a drop from a recent high point of 8,000 in 2009, numbers fell to around 3,700 in recent years, with officials suggesting the population could potentially have leveled off.

The DNR says it plans to continue work to improve habitat in three core areas of roughly 50,000 acres each in St. Louis, Lake and Cook counties.

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