Distinguishing characteristics of an op-ed or column. Partly, a column is defined by where it appears, but it shares some common characteristics: Typically, it is short, between 750 and 800 words. It has a clearly defined point. It has a clearly defined point of view.
The moose population peaked in the late 1990s, with between 7,000 and 7,500 moose in New Hampshire. Since that time, the population has gone down to about 4,000 animals today. About half the decline was an intentional response to the public's desire for fewer moose-car collisions.
Permits were allocated to qualified applicants in a random computerized lottery. Overall, 54,893 people applied for a moose permit during 2016. This included 38,746 residents and 16,147 non-residents. Out of those applicant pools 5.0% of the residents and 1.3% of the non-residents were selected for permits.