SUN JOURNAL • July 9, 2023
Moose can stand up to seven feet tall, weigh more than 1,000 pounds and they number between 60,000 and 70,000 in Maine. So you would think sightings would be common. But the largest member of the deer family is a tough animal to locate. If you ask pretty much anyone where to find a moose in Maine, the advice will be “go north.” Here are some Maine moose-spotting tips:
• Moose gravitate to wet areas surrounded by woods
• Look for an area that had a recent timber harvest
• Be quiet and unassuming
• Take binoculars, long pants and a long shirt to protect from ticks and other insects
• Also take sun protection, water, weather-appropriate clothing and a navigation method
• When you see a moose, give it a wide berth
• Take a moose tour
• If venturing on your own, check Sandy Stream Pond or Stumped Pond in Baxter State Park