Here is a Minnesota moose story with many details similiar to Michigan.

MOOSE POPULATION GETS A CHECKUP

Counting moose is a challenge. A recent survey in this area showed a drop from 5,000 to 4,000 animals in one year. But researchers admit there could be a 25% margin of error in those figures. That's because it's hard to find the moose in heavily wooded areas. The collaring project will make counts more accurate.

http://www.glrc.org/transcript.php3?story_id=2137