Moose?????????

moose tracks · 06-03-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodsk8s

We saw 13 in one weekend in the Pittsburg/Moose Alley area up through Dixville Notch. You can "shine" the moose when it isn't rutting season ... so you'll see folks out, creeping along Route 3 in their cars, shining huge spotlights out to see the moose in the pitch dark. A little crazy, but it's fun

My wife and I are on a quest to spot a moose in the wild. So far we only saw moose tracks.

I would like to go up into the great north woods for a weekend. Goodsk8s mentioned Moose Alley in Pittsburg, NH. Could anyone give me any more information about this area (where to stay, best places for moose watching)? Does anyone know a better spot for a weekend moose-watching trip in the great north woods?

Steveo · 06-03-2007, 08:46 AM

I went to Moose Alley in Pittsburg this time of year (maybe a little earlier). It is on Route 3 just south of the Canadien border. Best to go after dark or before sunup. We saw maybe 20+ moose. Interesting that most were in the middle of the road licking the white line. A local told me that apparently the white paint of the center line holds the road salt residue longer than the blacktop and they love it.

BTW: I saw a very young moose swimming across Alton Bay 2 weeks ago. I don't know where it started but it got out at Watson Point.

nj2nh · 06-03-2007, 04:17 PM

Moose Alley sounds further than anyone in my family is willing to go to see a moose. I am the only one obsessed with them. I am sure that if I ever see one, it will probably ruin them for me so maybe it is better if I don't!

Besides, if we were to head up to Pittsburgh(?), they would flee to Canada or points west. Really, I repell moose. I know it.

However, I will take all these pointers under advisement. I think the hunt may be more exciting than actually (FINALLY) seeing one.

Jersey Girl
(19 days and counting)

JPC · 06-03-2007, 05:14 PM

[QUOTE=moose tracks]My wife and I are on a quest to spot a moose in the wild. So far we only saw moose tracks.

You can get Moose Tracks at Jordan's Ice cream in Belmont!

Sandy Island fan · 06-03-2007, 08:40 PM

Last spring we had a young moose on Sandy Island, calmly wandering through main camp, and stopping at the four square court. He even left his footprints in the volleyball court. Thankfully he didn't want to play tennis! At other times, our boat pilots have seen them swimming in the area between us and Cow or Long Island. So, Jersey Girl, keep looking - you never know!

hockeypuck · 06-04-2007, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by moose tracks

My wife and I are on a quest to spot a moose in the wild. So far we only saw moose tracks.

I would like to go up into the great north woods for a weekend. Goodsk8s mentioned Moose Alley in Pittsburg, NH. Could anyone give me any more information about this area (where to stay, best places for moose watching)? Does anyone know a better spot for a weekend moose-watching trip in the great north woods?

Moose Tracks, there are several places to stay in Pittsburg NH. My favorite is Tall Timber Lodge on Back Lake check it out at talltimber.com. They have their own restaurant and small bar. They are located right on the water, hear the loons morning and night, rental boats and fine food. Another place (less expensive) is Snowfield Cabins check out at snowfieldcabins.com, (not on any water)very reasonable and very clean. When I stay there I head over to Tall timber for meals or to Happy Corners. Hope this helps and happy moose hunting.
hockeypuck

fatlazyless · 06-04-2007, 07:21 AM

The flat 1 1/2 mile stretch of Rt 49 in Waterville Valley that parallels the Mad River has been moosey forever. Last year, there were two young moose that got hit and killed by cars which opened up the territory to new current occupants. Last week at eight one night, there was a two year old, aka teenage moose, running along the moose path behind the highway fence. There's this one suspended pvc culvert pipe that runs under the road which gets used like a moose water-bubbler.

It's always good idea to use high beams, slow down and watch very carefully on Rt 49. Moosey spots: the Rt 49 flats along the river, ski area road near the mud holes, Rt 49 bottom of Hardy Hill near the river, Village Rd near Corcoran's Pond.

In the past here, both a Crown Victoria police cruiser and a Camry were totaled in two different moose collisions. Some other time, a moose got hit at the bottom of Hardy Hill just where the highway fence starts, and there was a ten foot puddle of thick red blood on the road for two weeks in July. Most cars drove around it, while some went right through and left tread marks in the dried blood........yuck! The bugs loved it!

Big, black and hairy with reflective yellow eyes; not the brightest animal in the woods. Bears are much smarter. Arrrrooooooooooooooooooo!

Weirs guy · 06-04-2007, 12:21 PM

If anyone is ever in the Moose River/Jackman ME. region your sure to see them from mid summer on. There's usually so many of them you loose count in a few miles. We've had them walk up behind us and check us out while we're checking out a different one. Of course its a 5 hour drive from here....

moose tracks · 06-04-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hockeypuck

there are several places to stay in Pittsburg NH. My favorite is Tall Timber Lodge on Back Lake check it out at talltimber.com. They have their own restaurant and small bar. They are located right on the water, hear the loons morning and night, rental boats and fine food. hockeypuck

I liked your idea hockeypuck! We checked out the Tall Timber Lodge on the web and liked what we saw. We booked a 3-night stay at Tall Timber for July. Moose Alley, here we come. I hope we see more then just moose tracks.

Thanks for the info everyone. I will let everyone know how we made out when we get back. The people on this forum are the BEST!

PennyPenny · 06-04-2007, 09:11 PM

Jersey Girl
If I had known you were looking last fall I would have let you know about the one that died in our back yard. Some guys hunting/training with their bear dogs got onto one and hunted it down over the mountains from Ossipee and down through our property where it collasped from exhaustion and died before Fish and Game could get here. (It also had a broken leg) However we were able to actually walk up to it and nudge it's antlers (NOT recommended) to try and get it up and moving to no avail. Long story short we claimed it, dragged it out of the woods with a tractor and had it butchered for the freezer. 610 lbs of meat later the only moose I want to see for a long time is alive and walking through the woods somewhere. Hope you see one this year!

radar4401 · 06-05-2007, 01:03 PM

Funny thing, I haven't been on this site in quite a while. Just happened to take a peek to see what was happening. I live in Wolfeboro and we had a moose come across our lawn sometime last night. It's the first time since we moved here 4 yrs ago that we had one on our property. Unfortunately, we didn't actually see him but the tracks are still in the lawn. The hoof prints measure 5" long x 4.5" wide.

06-03-2007, 04:17 PM	#3
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 535 Thanks: 86 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	Moose watching Moose Alley sounds further than anyone in my family is willing to go to see a moose. I am the only one obsessed with them. I am sure that if I ever see one, it will probably ruin them for me so maybe it is better if I don't! Besides, if we were to head up to Pittsburgh(?), they would flee to Canada or points west. Really, I repell moose. I know it. However, I will take all these pointers under advisement. I think the hunt may be more exciting than actually (FINALLY) seeing one. Jersey Girl (19 days and counting) __________________

06-04-2007, 07:21 AM	#7
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,174 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	The flat 1 1/2 mile stretch of Rt 49 in Waterville Valley that parallels the Mad River has been moosey forever. Last year, there were two young moose that got hit and killed by cars which opened up the territory to new current occupants. Last week at eight one night, there was a two year old, aka teenage moose, running along the moose path behind the highway fence. There's this one suspended pvc culvert pipe that runs under the road which gets used like a moose water-bubbler. It's always good idea to use high beams, slow down and watch very carefully on Rt 49. Moosey spots: the Rt 49 flats along the river, ski area road near the mud holes, Rt 49 bottom of Hardy Hill near the river, Village Rd near Corcoran's Pond. In the past here, both a Crown Victoria police cruiser and a Camry were totaled in two different moose collisions. Some other time, a moose got hit at the bottom of Hardy Hill just where the highway fence starts, and there was a ten foot puddle of thick red blood on the road for two weeks in July. Most cars drove around it, while some went right through and left tread marks in the dried blood........yuck! The bugs loved it! Big, black and hairy with reflective yellow eyes; not the brightest animal in the woods. Bears are much smarter. Arrrrooooooooooooooooooo! Last edited by fatlazyless; 06-04-2007 at 06:28 PM.

06-04-2007, 12:21 PM	#8
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If anyone is ever in the Moose River/Jackman ME. region your sure to see them from mid summer on. There's usually so many of them you loose count in a few miles. We've had them walk up behind us and check us out while we're checking out a different one. Of course its a 5 hour drive from here.... __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

06-05-2007, 01:03 PM	#11
radar4401 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Moose Funny thing, I haven't been on this site in quite a while. Just happened to take a peek to see what was happening. I live in Wolfeboro and we had a moose come across our lawn sometime last night. It's the first time since we moved here 4 yrs ago that we had one on our property. Unfortunately, we didn't actually see him but the tracks are still in the lawn. The hoof prints measure 5" long x 4.5" wide.

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06-03-2007, 08:46 AM	#2
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 526 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	I went to Moose Alley in Pittsburg this time of year (maybe a little earlier). It is on Route 3 just south of the Canadien border. Best to go after dark or before sunup. We saw maybe 20+ moose. Interesting that most were in the middle of the road licking the white line. A local told me that apparently the white paint of the center line holds the road salt residue longer than the blacktop and they love it. BTW: I saw a very young moose swimming across Alton Bay 2 weeks ago. I don't know where it started but it got out at Watson Point.

06-03-2007, 05:14 PM	#4
JPC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Milford, NH Posts: 164 Thanks: 46 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	[QUOTE=moose tracks]My wife and I are on a quest to spot a moose in the wild. So far we only saw moose tracks. You can get Moose Tracks at Jordan's Ice cream in Belmont!

06-03-2007, 08:40 PM	#5
Sandy Island fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 21 Posts	Last spring we had a young moose on Sandy Island, calmly wandering through main camp, and stopping at the four square court. He even left his footprints in the volleyball court. Thankfully he didn't want to play tennis! At other times, our boat pilots have seen them swimming in the area between us and Cow or Long Island. So, Jersey Girl, keep looking - you never know!

06-04-2007, 09:11 PM	#10
PennyPenny Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 140 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Jersey Girl If I had known you were looking last fall I would have let you know about the one that died in our back yard. Some guys hunting/training with their bear dogs got onto one and hunted it down over the mountains from Ossipee and down through our property where it collasped from exhaustion and died before Fish and Game could get here. (It also had a broken leg) However we were able to actually walk up to it and nudge it's antlers (NOT recommended) to try and get it up and moving to no avail. Long story short we claimed it, dragged it out of the woods with a tractor and had it butchered for the freezer. 610 lbs of meat later the only moose I want to see for a long time is alive and walking through the woods somewhere. Hope you see one this year!