The best times to spot them are at dusk and dawn from mid-May through July and again in the fall during their breeding season. Fall is also when the impressive antlers of the Bull Moose are fully formed. They will shed their antlers in November or December and new, larger antlers will begin to grow in the spring.
Because of their massive size, moose find it easier to move about in open areas — making it fairly easy to catch sight of one if you are fortunate enough to be at the right place at the right time. They can often be spotted along logging roads, diving for dinner in wet boggy areas, hanging out in gravel pits, and clip-clopping down hiking or snowmobile trails. To increase your chances of seeing a moose in Maine, contact one of the outfitters that specialize in moose watching tours, also known as moose safaris.
At the right time of year, tourists on Maine moose tours in some regions can spot as many as 20 moose in one outing. While the moose in Maine are usually docile animals, please resist the temptation to approach a moose too closely. They have been known to charge people when they feel threatened. If you spot a cow with her young or a bull during breeding season, give them a wide berth.
Website: www. Experience Moose up close! Small and private moose watching tours offered daily. Canoe and kayak rentals. Be the moose. Feel like a moose. Know intimately the life of a moose. AND take lots of awesome photos so you can post them on social! Maine is one of the few states with a thriving moose population, and in the Moosehead Lake Region, the moose outnumber people three to one!
Moose prefer solitude and deep woods cover in their habitat, so it is no surprise that the Moosehead Lake region has been claimed as home by these elusive animals for years. We offer daily narrated cruises from June — Columbus Day. There is a full galley aboard the Katahdin selling sandwiches and refreshments as well as a small gift shop.
The shoreside museum has a small exhibit room and a gift shop. Stress Free Moose is a locally owned and operated pub on the shores of Moosehead Lake.
Come dive into our delicious pub grub, while listening to live entertainment on our outside deck and patio areas or in one of our three indoor dining sections. Hearty 4-course, family-style dinners and breakfast buffets come with your stay, as do vegetarian and kid-friendly options. Partner with Destination Moosehead Lake! Contact us here to learn how you can add your listing to the website and stay up to date with the latest opportunities in the region!
Remember me Lost your password? Several outdoor organizations offer moose safaris where an experienced guide will show you safely around areas that moose are frequently sighted. The major advantage of a moose safari is that you will have an experienced guide to lead you to where you are most likely to spot a moose and to teach you how to do it safely.
Northwoods Outfitters in Greenville offers highly rated moose safaris both on water and land with their knowledgeable guides that know how to get you close enough for an incredible picture, yet distant enough for maximum safety. In addition to moose safaris, Northwoods Outfitters offers plenty of other outdoor activities to get you outside where you might just have a chance encounter with a moose.
They rent ATVs, bikes, canoes, kayaks, snowmobiles, and snowshoes, so there are plenty of options to explore the beauty of Maine and its wildlife with Northwoods Outfitters. Moose tours are available both via water and land, and spots fill up quickly so reservations are required 30 days in advance. Northeast Whitewater has a wide array of outdoor activity options, including whitewater rafting , ice cave excursions , stand up paddle-boarding , bird-watching , and even a guided tour to the B52 crash site on Elephant Mountain.
Getting active outside in the Maine Highlands is an excellent way to put yourself in the position of happening upon a moose. There is no doubt that the Pine Tree State has some of the most beautiful hiking trails in North America, and all of them have some potential for moose sightings. Moose cannot see very long distances, but they do have incredibly sharp hearing, so the quieter, less congested trails will have more potential for a moose encounter. Baxter State Park in Millinocket has miles of trails to choose from, including trails that lead to Mount Katahdin, the highest mountain in the state.
As glorious as the pay off is for reaching the summit, it is a very advanced and strenuous hike and takes between hours, depending on which trail you take up. The hike is only 3.
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