Best Time and Place to See Moose in Maine

by Brett Hume

Where is the best place and what is the best time to see moose in Maine?

Liz's Reply...

Thanks for your question, Brett. Although Maine moose sightings can happen just about anywhere in the state, they are most common...

...in the Western Lakes and Mountains Region, the Kennebec Valley/Moose Region, the Katahdin-Moosehead Region (including Baxter State Park), and northwards to Aroostook County.

Typically, the best time of year to see moose in Maine, is...

...May, June, September, October and December, with September and October being the best months to see a fully antlered bull.

You may want to check out Moose Mania, an annual Maine event held each year from mid-May to mid-June...

...held where else, but in the Moosehead Lakes Region.

And, since moose prefer cooler temperatures...

...the best time for moose sightings on hot summer days is early in the morning and late in the afternoon.

Moose cover a lot of territory in Maine. If you are really serious about seeing one, you may want to hook up with a Maine moose hunting guide service that provides Moose hunts (otherwise known as moose safaris, or moose tours).

A list of Maine moose hunting guides is available on the Maine Professional Guides Association website.

Additionally, you may find the Maine.gov website section on moose to be helpful. It contains interesting information about the Maine moose, including...

...their physical description (did you know that a dressed large bull weighs over 1,000 pounds, and the total length of a moose is about 9 feet?), food habits, reproduction, and many other moose facts.

The Maine.gov website also provides instructions on how to apply to the Maine moose hunting lottery and how to get a permit for Maine moose season, Maine moose lottery results, as well as...

...moose harvest information (broken down by Maine moose zones), a Maine moose hunting guide, and a wealth of other moose related info.

I hope you are fortunate enough to see a moose in Maine. If so, please don't hesitate to come back and post pictures. I am sure other visitors to Great-Maine-Vacations.com would love to see them.

You may also be interested in:
Detailed State of Maine Map
Maine Vacation Spots

Best regards,
Liz