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Dec 2015
17m 54s

The Moose Whisperer

NHPR
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In 2015 about 2,700 of the 50,000 people who applied will receive a moose hunting permit. If you're one of the lucky ones who has waited 20 years for this moment, you're going to want an expert on your team. You're going to want a moose whisperer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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