Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 May 1896 — When the Moose Sheds His Horns. [ARTICLE]

When the Moose Sheds His Horns.

Very few people have ever seen a bull moose shed Ids horns. Tilth transformation usually takes place between Jan. 1 and Jan. S, during which time the animal is very ugly. The bull moose In the Ellerton moose park In Roseau commenced shedding his horns on the date mentioned, and during the process performed some queer antic!. He would run and Jump at everything In his way, butt trees and fences, and his mates were driven by the big- fellow hither and thither. A kicking bronco was turned Into'the park, and fora tew minutes the fight was terrific, the bronco coming out winner with bis heels. Finally tile moose backed away aad- made-A-rim Jar. lli£-lioxm._JThls was too much for the brouco, who fled for dear life, with the moose in full pursuit. The race was made around th#'Cbrral ten times before the moose could be stopped and the horse taken away, from the enraged animal, which was accomplished with no little, trouble and danger.—Minneapolis Journal.