In Greenville, proposed change to moose hunting causes divide

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • September 29, 2026

Maine is considering adding another week of moose hunting near Moosehead Lake during peak fall foliage, which has ignited a debate about how to share access to the iconic animal. People have long visited that area in search of its namesake, whether with a rifle or a camera. The local chamber of commerce used to say in promotional materials that moose outnumbered people 3-to-1. Now, the region is testing the balance between a long hunting tradition and a growing emphasis on fall tourism.