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Description:
The Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge is located in eastern Maine's Washington County. The Refuge consists of two units. The 17,257 acre Baring Unit off U.S. Route 1 SW of Calais and the 7,189 acre Edmunds Unit near Dennysville. A total of 7,460 acres has been set aside as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Moosehorn is primarily forested (90%), and is managed to provide habitat for migratory birds with emphasis on American woodcock and breeding waterfowl. Forest management is based on a 60 year cycle of cutting to improve woodcock habitat. The refuge manages 55 marshes and lakes for maximum wildlife production. The threatened Bald Eagle nests, feeds and rests on the refuge. The refuge provides habitat for 35 species of mammals, 220 species of birds, 23 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 33 species of fish. Part of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, the refuge also focuses on declining native Atlantic salmon populations in the Dennys and St. Croix River watersheds. Recent acquisition has targeted Cobscook Bay, a major migratory stop over and wintering area for the black duck and habitat for a variety of other wildlife species. Directions:
The driveway to the refuge office is located off the Charlotte Road, 3 miles south of U.S. Route 1.To reach the office from Calais, take Route 1 North approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto the Charlotte Road (watch for Refuge Office sign on the right).If traveling from the north follow Routes 1 & 9 South, watch for the sign on the left.
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