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Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge


Calais, Maine

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At dawn and dusk in spring, the male woodcock soars into the air to begin his mating ritual. The refuge’s two units protect the essential habitat of the American woodcock as well as other waterfowl and forest wildlife species. Contains two wilderness areas. 24,409 acres [9,878 hectares]. Facilities: hiking, boating, bicycling, fishing, hunting, winter sports. Open all year, dawn to dusk. Headquarters at the Baring Unit, off US 1, about 75 miles [120.7 kilometers] from Acadia NP. +1 207 454 7161.





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