Just like in the name, marvelously massive Moose call the Moosehead Lake Maine area their home. It’s not uncommon for our guests at Wilsons on Moosehead Lake to spot these giants lumbering through the woods or munching on vegetation in the lake’s water. Find the best moose tours in Maine and discover the fascinating thrill of moose sighting safaris with us for a unique wildlife adventure at Wilsons on Moosehead Lake.

Interesting Facts About Moose

Before embarking on one of the best moose tours in Maine with us, there are a few things about these forest giants to help you spot them. Moose tend to stay close to the water as their main diet consists of horsetails and other similar aquatic vegetation, but they also tend to peel bark from trees to munch; thus gaining them the nickname of “twig eaters.” You’ll often find them wading in the water as they search for tasty marsh plants on the bottom of lakes, ponds, and rivers. As the largest member of the deer family, moose are relatively easy to track as the print they leave behind are even-toed and much larger than any other hooved species roaming the forests. They are solitary animals, so they typically travel alone or in small groups consisting of a mother (cow) and her babies (calves). During the late fall and early winter months, you can always tell where a male moose (bull) has passed through as they shed their massive pronged antlers.

Experience Your Own Moose Sighting

Though you can spot many of these signs of moose along hikes, our guides will take you on the best moose tours in Maine and help you pick out even more tips and tricks to spotting moose. Whether you embark on a moose safari in one of our jeeps, SUVs, or want to take a boat cruise to see if you can spot one from the water, you will likely encounter the majestic creatures enjoying their day. All of our journeys will take you out for two or more hours to explore the area around our lodge and Greenville Maine, so you can soak in the sights, discover an array of wildlife, and enjoy a beautiful day in nature.

Wilsons On Moosehead Lake Adventures

Here at Wilsons on Moosehead Lake, our best moose tours in Maine are not the only spectacular things to do at our lodge. While you stay at our Moosehead Lake cabins, you can venture out to several nearby state park areas, set out on an ATV adventure, cast a line for a bit of fishing, and much more! Come and discover the beauty of Greenville Maine and Moosehead Lake with us and perhaps even run into a moose or two along the way!