My mother texts me four photos of a dead moose the week I leave Alaska. It is freshly hit. The pebbled pink brains fanning across the pavement have not yet grayed in the brisk autumn air. The animal will not go to waste. For the past 50 years, Alaska has been the only state where virtually every piece of large roadkill is eaten.
Every year, between 600 and 800 moose are killed in Alaska by cars, leaving up to 250,000lb of organic, free-range meat on the road. State troopers who respond to these collisions keep a list of charities and families who have agreed to drive to the scene of an accident at any time, in any weather, to haul away and butcher the body. Pop goes punk 4 album download.
THE ROADKILL PROGRAM Anchorage, Alaska 2009 In Alaska moose are considered state property under the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG). Gene Joey and Joseph Delgado are Aleuts. They love moose meat and dislike processed foods. Eating roadkill is an Alaska tradition. What about the Lower 48? I asked locals why Alaska’s roadkill program has been so successful for so long. I suggested bringing some roadkill moose. People can sign up for the roadkill salvage program run by the state Department of Fish and Game. The Alaska Moose Federation (AMF) is a local charity that helps its members haul away roadkill. Every year, between 600 and 800 moose are killed in Alaska by cars. Photograph: The Washington Post/Getty Images. My hometown, I asked locals why Alaska’s roadkill program has been so. Moose salvage - search results. An Ester man is facing charges for killing a moose in his yard. Alaska State Troopers. The roadkill salvage program in the Mat. Alaska Moose Federation takes over Valley road kill. Alaska Moose Federation has expanded its mission of improving. I think this is a terrific program.