Bull Moose in water, Maine

Of moose and Maine

Nearly 90% covered in forest, Maine is the 'main' center in the lower 48 for moose-watching: The easternmost state is home to as many as 70,000 moose, a number beaten only by Alaska. Peak season for spotting the crepuscular creatures (that means they like to come out and feed at dawn and dusk) begins in mid-May and typically runs into July. When they aren't hiding in the deep brush, these bulkiest members of the deer family are hard to miss: Bulls can weigh in upwards of 1400 pounds. And while this hulking hoofer's velvety antlers are still sprouting, they may soon span more than 6 feet.