To the editor: Proponents of a moose hunting bill that died in the House last week ("Beacon Hill Roll Call: Moose Hunting (H 4986)") claim that it is necessary for stabilizing the population and preventing car-moose collisions. However, research in other states has shown that a moose hunt will not stop the moose population from growing nor significantly reduce the number of moose/car collisions. The state of Maine, which celebrates its large moose population, has two hunting seasons for moose, yet the population continues to grow. Public officials in Maine have studied a myriad ways to reduce the incidence of...