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PLACES TO STAY
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Moose (Alces alces) in the wild
near Moosehead Lake near Greenville, ME, is a prime location for moose sightings along lake shores at dawn, USA

Moosehead Lake near Greenville, ME, is a prime location for moose sightings along lake shores at dawn, USA is one of the top spots to sight Moose (Alces alces) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Moose (Alces alces)

BEST TIME TO SEE

June and July for cows with calves at dawn near lakes; September and October for the rut when bulls are visible in open areas.

SIGHTING TIP

Year-round. Baxter State Park and the Moosehead Lake region of Maine are the most reliable locations; most active at dawn and dusk.

Coordinates

45.6000°N, 69.7000°W

HABITAT

Boreal forest and subarctic zones; highly associated with lakes, ponds, and wetlands for summer cooling and aquatic plants

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

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