Due to the long drive, variability of moose sightings, and desire to use a paddling approach part of the time, I want to plan a moose trip but not to Baxter. I have had poor past results in the Rangeley area and Ct. lakes region of nearby NH.
One approach I am pondering . . . instead of driving around and searching along roads, I am wondering if any of the drive-in or fly-in sporting camps on the water would be productive. The amount of leaf-peepers and traffic would be reduced and perhaps the owners would be helpful with recent moose sightings.
Jeff,
You ought to revisit either Baxter, Rangeley, or the Pittsburg area of NH and 1) stay in a hunting / fishing Camp, and 2) in advance ask the people who run the camp the best places to find Moose whether it be on the water or on foot. There are many guides in all these areas who know where the Moose hang out and should be able to get you in a good position to take some good pictures.
IMO stay away from Baxter. Done to DEATH and then some. Try around Greenville and Kokadjo. I was up there two weeks ago and saw more moose in one morning than in most of my adult life. Plenty of bogs and marshes around.
That's what i desire Garth. I prefer paddling peacefully in my canoe with hopes of moose versus lining up with other tripods on a boardwalk. I have no desire to battle for a parking spot at Sandy Stream Pond. Overphotographed IMO.
Look me up when you're out here Jeff. I can probably show you some areas to try.
Posted by Jeff Nadler on July 11, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Connecting both my passion for kayaking and moose, while reducing driving distance, I am going to give the area around Lake Umbagog, Grafton Notch, and Errol, NH region a try this fall. Garth, not sure if that is closer or farther from you than Greenville.
Posted by Mike Bertelsen on November 27, 2007 at 6:52 AM
You should give Algonquin park a try, its 3 hrs north of Toronto and in the spring its filthy with them. I am a fishing guide there, If you want I can take you to some 90% chances at moose and calf in water shots. Spring is also great for nesting loons, you will need a 300mm to 500mm lens. My loon nesting spots are close to canoe routes so they are used to people passing by. I have a 21' boat we set tripods up in. Good and stable.
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6 repliesOne approach I am pondering . . . instead of driving around and searching along roads, I am wondering if any of the drive-in or fly-in sporting camps on the water would be productive. The amount of leaf-peepers and traffic would be reduced and perhaps the owners would be helpful with recent moose sightings.
You ought to revisit either Baxter, Rangeley, or the Pittsburg area of NH and 1) stay in a hunting / fishing Camp, and 2) in advance ask the people who run the camp the best places to find Moose whether it be on the water or on foot. There are many guides in all these areas who know where the Moose hang out and should be able to get you in a good position to take some good pictures.
Mike