Why Going On Moose Tours Is A Great Idea

By Deborah Russell


Wildlife tours are one of the most satisfying and picturesque things to do when out on a trip with family and friends. This is especially fun for kids. So for those with little sports, it is recommended and highly educational to go and watch these animals in their natural habitat.

There are many reasons why you would want to go out of your way to watch these creatures. And one place abundant with these creatures is Maine. Maine moose tours are incredibly helpful and informational when it comes to explaining things regarding their diet, habitat and behavior.

The tour guides are very accommodating and knowledgeable about the creature from their diet to their biology and maybe even their quirks. Hiring this service is a safer option when compared to just taking a drive around routes hoping to chance upon the creature. Safaris are more informational too and are set in picturesque settings.

One huge achievement for photographers, professional or hobbyist, is getting a great picture of the animal in its natural environment. Many great pictures of male moose with their majestic full antlers is something anyone who took the shot would be proud of. This is probably one of those things you can brag about when you get back to the city, and for good reason too.

Some bull moose can have majestic antlers that can average up to six feet. There are many amazing things that you can witness with these animals during May through July. During these months the best times to watch them is at dawn and dusk. Imagine taking a picture from a distance with such great lighting and a bull moose with all its antlered glory. That alone is worth the trip.

Full antlers for bulls come out at around fall. So if this is what you look for go at around this season. November to December, for matured ones, are the time they shed their antlers. For younger males, they can reach shedding until March. It is more likely for you to get a good sighting when employing the service of safari and tour guides.

Mating season is at around September to October. Although this is also the time where the bulls are most aggressive towards people. There are always a chance to see them regardless of what time of day it is. The more popular times of day to go out and watch out for these creatures is at either dawn or dusk.

These creatures are herbivores and eat both terrestrial and aquatic plants. This explains why they hang around lakes and streams a lot. Look for trails with ponds and muddy puddles and you are bound to find a moose trails. The roadside wallows can be a good place to camp out in if you wait for a sighting.

Remember that while these creatures are basically docile they can be aggressive when threatened by humans. Also they especially hate your dog so it is best not to lug one around. If you want great sighting apart from what you can get from safaris and tours, look for roadside parking and wait. This should be especially useful if you are trying to film the animal.




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