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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Moose sighting possible?
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bigbog
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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.
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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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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
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RT 16 /26 in NH / ME the route from Rangeley through NH to Bethel is packed with Moose. Dawn or Dusk.
Vortex
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Monkeybrook, are there pies out on the way to scew auger falls still? Looking for Sat night desert.
ga2ski
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I always see them in Grafton Notch park (route 26) when we go looking for them. Just before dusk.
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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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ya there area lot of moose that ive seen on route 16 into rangeley a lot especially at around 6-7 pm this time of year
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make sure that u drive slow and really look in the woods drive at like 5- 15mph and let other drivers pass, i was up there in july and saw a few and if ur lucky you will find quite a few actually that is highly likely.
The locals are gonna love me - I'll have to keep an eye on the rear view mirror, too.
Hiking New England
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I have made tons of drives up north, simply to see moose. I found the best spot is the "13 mile woods", in Errol following the Androscoggin River.
I usually get up there around 7am. There have been times when the moose are so thick that you need to drive VERY carefully. I can see five or six on some days.
Nice drive, good times.
I usually get up there around 7am. There have been times when the moose are so thick that you need to drive VERY carefully. I can see five or six on some days.
Nice drive, good times.
I have made tons of drives up north, simply to see moose. I found the best spot is the "13 mile woods", in Errol following the Androscoggin River.
I usually get up there around 7am. There have been times when the moose are so thick that you need to drive VERY carefully. I can see five or six on some days.
Nice drive, good times.
Thanks - it sounds like spotting a moose may not be as tough as I imagined. Everyone here has been really helpful. Thanks again.
SKIER4LIFE1281
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ya im going up there around columbus day too in the rangeley/oquossoc area
Hiking New England
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cool, post some pictures if you get any.
MonkeyBrook
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Hiking New England
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very cool!
