From moose and bobcats to a small population of black bears, Mount Desert Island has more elusive wildlife than many people realize. Carrie Jones Aug 06, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The tourists and some locals were adamant on the social media post: there are no moose on Mount Desert Island. There never have been, … Continue reading A Moose Recently Appeared in an MDI Backyard. It Wasn’t the First.