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Government says it is ‘natural to see moose in this condition at this time of the year’

Hannah Kost·CBC News·Posted: Apr 20, 2021 12:55 PM MT | Last Updated: April 21

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A Calgary woman is asking the province to change rules that prohibit animal conservation groups from rehabilitating adultungulates after watching two moose who appear to be in deteriorating healthin her neighbourhood.

Brittany Lauzon says she has long enjoyed watching the wildlife that passes through her northwest community of Valley Ridge.

But when amoose and her calf began to look ill, Lauzonreached out for help — and was shocked to learn the province doesn’t allow conservation groups to rehabilitate adult ungulates, including deer, elk and moose.

“Their hands are tied … because…