Mangy Moose — Local services in Freeport

Dec. 19, 2021 - If the Christmas elves go on “ STRIKE” . . . this is the place for cool gifts for all ages! This is my favorite gift store in Freeport! Located on Main Street across from L L Bean store, easy to find with loads of parking out back of the store and 1 block down the hill!

After talking with the sales lady . . . Back in 1967 when the owner was in her late teens or early 20’s she worked at the original Mangy Moose Saloon/Restaurant/Liquor Store/Gift Shop in Jackson Hole Wyoming! Then relocating to Maine, the woman negotiated a deal to open her own “ Mangy Moose” gift shop in Freeport Maine around the mid 1990’s!

This Mangy Moose has a wide variety of gifts ! Kitchen cutting boards in the shape of a moose, to Christmas Moose pj’s ! I like the fun books for our grandnephews & grandnieces entering their TEEN years? Sure we come off as Old & Crazy which means my wife & I are memorable! ( photos 🤪) The Birthday & Anniversary cards are a hoot! Also the t-shirts with funny captions & photos are a HOOT!

Hey MOOSE Fun Facts!

*Male moose is called a BULL

*Female moose is called a COW

*Baby moose are called CALVES

*Moose are in the DEER family

*Moose eat grass, branches, etc. Herbivores

*Wolves & Bears prey on Moose

*Moose hear & smell very well

*Bulls shed their antlers each winter

*Cows (females) often have 1 or 2 calves

*Calves depend on their mother’s milk

*Bull moose can weigh up to 1,600 lbs

*Wild moose can live up to 20 years

*Alaska has largest Moose population in US

*Moose mating season is...

We loved this store. My favorite item was the t-shirt blankets they have! BUT, my favorite thing about this store is their customer service! My daughter left her change purse accidentally in the store while we were visiting Freeport on a family vacation. We didn't know that she left it until the next day. So we took a shot in the dark and contacted them on the phone to see if they had seen it. They were so kind! Because we had to fly out that day that we called, we asked them if we could pay for them to mail it to us. They were so accommodating even to the point that they said they would send it without me needing to pay them. My daughter went from tears to a smile and its all because their are still really good, kind and helpful people in this world. THANK YOU Mangy Moose!!! We can't wait to visit your...

A super cute shop in Freeport, with something for everyone. I intended to shop for a gift for someone but ended up buying a few things for myself as well. They offer unique items you can't find elsewhere, and many of the items are made in Maine. (I'd prefer to support local artisans than buy from a chain store or on-line.) I appreciate that there are items for children, young adults, and older folks so it's truly one stop shopping. I especially like their greeting card selection; some hilarious cards that are so fitting for specific situations and people in my life. Even if you don't need any cards, it's worth the laughs just to...