Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area in northeastern Maine featuring hills, streams, lakes, bogs, marshes, and northern forests across its landscape. Two separate divisions make up the refuge, each offering distinct terrain and wildlife habitats.

The refuge was established in 1937 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway. This conservation effort reflected growing concern for preserving habitat corridors used by birds during seasonal migration.

The refuge contains two separate wilderness areas, providing natural spaces where visitors can observe wildlife in an undisturbed environment.

The refuge can be explored via a network of roads and trails leading to observation points and wildlife viewing areas throughout the site. The grounds are open year-round, though spring and fall months offer the best conditions for seeing birds and other animals.

The Edmunds Division extends to coastal areas where tidal changes create dramatic water level shifts twice daily. These extreme tidal swings support specialized species adapted to this dynamic environment.

Location: Maine

Inception: 1937

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/moosehorn

GPS coordinates: 45.03341,-67.29944

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58