Our driver and guide, Gary, was very knowledgeable as well as being a storyteller. And he had a lot of stories to share, from his experience as a hunter as well as a tour guide. We were able to see a total of 9 moose on our drive up and down Route Our family highly recommends booking with Gorham Moose Tours. He just looked majestic and I know it was a big male because of his huge beautiful rack.
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Maine is lucky enough to be one of only a few states in the U. For many visitors, catching a glimpse of the iconic Maine moose is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Did you know that a mature bull moose can easily tip the scales at 1, pounds or more, and their antlers span an average of six feet?
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. The first law to protect moose was passed in After their first calf, moose quite often have twins. Moose can only see about 25 feet. Moose prefer shady, wet areas such as bogs and marshes. After dark, moose are very hard to spot standing on the road high above vehicle headlights. Always remain alert when driving at night.
A moose encounter can result in great damage to vehicles and passengers. If heading north towards Greenville, as you drive through Shirley, be sure to look for the DOT sign, moose will often be seen directly across the street.
Stay on Lily Bay Road for approximately 20 miles and keep your eyes open for moose along the way. Stay to your left, then take the intersection to the left and continue half a mile to the bridge that crosses Lazy Tom Stream. Moose are often seen along the roadside, so keep your eyes peeled.
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