Nice try Salty, but it is still just an opinion. Granted by a wild life biologist, but no photos, hair, scat or any verifiable proof.
Moose - everyone knows that after the DEC released the ML's, they where having trouble catching the coyote's they should with those pesky dewclaws. So the DEC contracted with the local Bigfoot populations to catch the ML's and remove the dewclaws - hence the appearance of pet animals.
I know this is true because my uncle's neighbor friends father in law knew a guy whose brothers buddy took pictures of it happening once.
I will drive 5 hours this weekend to get the pics.
Steve