Moose sighting possible?

kgilby · Aug 30, 2007, 10:20 PM

We'll be backpacking in the Whites, somewhere, around Columbus Day and I was hoping to catch sight of a moose while there. Is that likely to happen at this time of year? Where would our chances be better than average for spotting one?

bigbog · Aug 30, 2007, 11:15 PM

You shouldn't have too much trouble seeing some in relatively shallow sections of ponds containing weeds growing on the bottom. Like most wild animals, they shy away from hords of people....so wherever the crowds are...most likely the animals won't be...
Other than feeding in the ponds, they usually wait till early evening to come out into the open.... ....hope that helps a little.
Around Columbus Day...don't get as close to them as you'd normally be comfortable with.....it's getting close to their mating season....I think....and they're usualy running all around, throughout the woods in October. They're often a little more aggressive as well.

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LongStep · Aug 31, 2007, 8:22 AM

the last two times coming home from north Conway we saw moose right off the highway in the woods. I always drive slow on that highway and keep an open eye to spot some moose.

Angus · Aug 31, 2007, 8:46 AM

additional comment re: ponds and swampy areas - early morning or dusk. seems like if I'm on 302 above crawford notch or in franconia notch, I always see them. if you want to be guaranteed go to Errol - there everywhere!

MonkeyBrook · Aug 31, 2007, 11:30 AM

RT 16 /26 in NH / ME the route from Rangeley through NH to Bethel is packed with Moose. Dawn or Dusk.

Bob R · Aug 31, 2007, 12:00 PM

Monkeybrook, are there pies out on the way to scew auger falls still? Looking for Sat night desert.

ga2ski · Aug 31, 2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonkeyBrook

RT 16 /26 in NH / ME the route from Rangeley through NH to Bethel is packed with Moose. Dawn or Dusk.

I always see them in Grafton Notch park (route 26) when we go looking for them. Just before dusk.

kgilby · Aug 31, 2007, 5:59 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I have been looking for moose every time we get out into the woods for the last 16 years, since I saw a beautiful bull with a great rack right next to the road in Yellowstone just after we entered the park. I didn't stop, figuring they must be everywhere, and haven't seen one since.

alpino · Sep 17, 2007, 12:40 PM

I never seem to find moose when I'm looking for them. They seem to appear on the side of the road when you least expect it. But one place that I have seen them quite often is along the Kancamagus. If you come upon a trafic jam in the middle of nowhere, there is probably a moose up ahead.

Bob R, I hiked the western half of the Grafton Loop Trail last week (near Screw Auger Falls) and afterwards on the way back to Bethel I came across the pie stand. Lots of pies and jellies. I had blueberry pie for lunch. It was excellent.

MonkeyBrook · Sep 17, 2007, 3:46 PM

BobR, the pie lady rocks. Mid-day on weekends, and you are guaranteed a great pie. Havent tried the pickles but next time up I am buying some.

Aug 30, 2007, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
kgilby Rocky Mtn. NP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 16	Moose sighting possible? We'll be backpacking in the Whites, somewhere, around Columbus Day and I was hoping to catch sight of a moose while there. Is that likely to happen at this time of year? Where would our chances be better than average for spotting one?

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bigbog You're now FAR away from #128 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: maine Posts: 1,164	moose....... You shouldn't have too much trouble seeing some in relatively shallow sections of ponds containing weeds growing on the bottom. Like most wild animals, they shy away from hords of people....so wherever the crowds are...most likely the animals won't be... Other than feeding in the ponds, they usually wait till early evening to come out into the open.... ....hope that helps a little. Around Columbus Day...don't get as close to them as you'd normally be comfortable with.....it's getting close to their mating season....I think....and they're usualy running all around, throughout the woods in October. They're often a little more aggressive as well. $.01 Last edited by bigbog; Aug 30, 2007 at 11:21 PM.

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Bob R Sunday River Feb 27 2008 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashua NH, Campton NH, Sunday River Posts: 6,828	Monkeybrook, are there pies out on the way to scew auger falls still? Looking for Sat night desert. __________________ Skiing is my addiction. Need a condo in the southern White mountain region?.

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kgilby Rocky Mtn. NP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 16	Thanks to EVERYBODY! Thanks for all the replies. I have been looking for moose every time we get out into the woods for the last 16 years, since I saw a beautiful bull with a great rack right next to the road in Yellowstone just after we entered the park. I didn't stop, figuring they must be everywhere, and haven't seen one since.

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Aug 31, 2007, 8:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
LongStep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nashua Posts: 94	the last two times coming home from north Conway we saw moose right off the highway in the woods. I always drive slow on that highway and keep an open eye to spot some moose.

Aug 31, 2007, 8:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Angus Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 356	additional comment re: ponds and swampy areas - early morning or dusk. seems like if I'm on 302 above crawford notch or in franconia notch, I always see them. if you want to be guaranteed go to Errol - there everywhere!

Aug 31, 2007, 11:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
MonkeyBrook Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 131	RT 16 /26 in NH / ME the route from Rangeley through NH to Bethel is packed with Moose. Dawn or Dusk.

Sep 17, 2007, 12:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
alpino Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Posts: 6	I never seem to find moose when I'm looking for them. They seem to appear on the side of the road when you least expect it. But one place that I have seen them quite often is along the Kancamagus. If you come upon a trafic jam in the middle of nowhere, there is probably a moose up ahead. Bob R, I hiked the western half of the Grafton Loop Trail last week (near Screw Auger Falls) and afterwards on the way back to Bethel I came across the pie stand. Lots of pies and jellies. I had blueberry pie for lunch. It was excellent.

Sep 17, 2007, 3:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
MonkeyBrook Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 131	BobR, the pie lady rocks. Mid-day on weekends, and you are guaranteed a great pie. Havent tried the pickles but next time up I am buying some.