Newborns are about 33 pounds and will be 300400 pounds by its first winter. Using this online service you will be able to enter into the maine moose permit lottery. Maine is lucky enough to be one of only a few states in the u. I dont want to sell moose hunt to people in maine because you have one of the best place to hunt moose in the world. If youre going to be in western maine anytime in the last week in september or first week in october, or in any of the coastal areas during the first two weeks in october, it is definitely not too soon to make your lodging reservations. A person may not hunt moose with an apprentice hunter license. Our two 6 day moose hunting seasons generally fall during the last week of september and the second week of october. Areas with lots of young trees moose are often found there in the fall. Our maine guide glen took a group by van for a full day wildlife tour into the katahdin woods and waters national monument. Maine moose hunting guide guided maine moose hunts. Moose island is an island in eastport, maine located at the entrance to cobscook bay from passamaquoddy bay in the bay of fundy. From the list of lottery applicants, the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife will administer a chance drawing to select winners for a maine moose hunting permit. Maine is the only place in the united states where you can see puffins in the wild. My name is martin turcote and you can see my name on the winners list.
The reason that in this blog is to talk about moose hunt and im sure i can help people with my moose hunting. Check with us about swapping your cow tag for a bull tag, or changing your wildlife management district. Maine moose hunting is considered to be world class. The maine moose hunt is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Maines state record moose stories and adventures guide. For details on our seasons please visit our inland fisheries and wildlife web site. About 76,000 moose roamed maine in 2012, said kandar, who did not have a current estimate.
In spring 2014, the maine moose junior franchise was sold to jeff dupere and renamed the maine timberwolves as well as a relocation to lewiston, maine, to play in the androscoggin bank colisee. The antlers sported a 51 inch spread and the bull weighed 829 pounds. Moose in maine where you can find them new england today. The moose is one of the most magnificent and memorable mammals you might meet in maine. Best place to visit in maine in septoct maine forum. Maine moose lottery information guided moose hunts for. No wonder maine is now one of the top moose hunting destinations in the united states. A person 10 years or age or older on the opening day of the moose hunt is eligible to apply for a moose hunting permit in that calendar year.
Read about our guided moose hunts and see our customers with their trophy moose. This is the largest concentration of moose in the country besides alaska. Joined one of my best friends and several other brothers on his moose hunt. Allagash guide service is located in the northwestern corner of maine along the quebec border. For many visitors, catching a glimpse of the iconic maine moose is a onceinalifetime. Maine deer, moose hunters enter busy portion of the season.
Maine trophy moose hunts moose hunts, guiding, trophy. You should buy or download a good map of maine fort kent is a 6 hour drive one way approx. Moose hunting big machias lake camps maine black bear. Maine office of tourism best places to see wildlife in southern maine eastern egg rock. Maine moose and wildlife watching tours bingham, maine. Maine operates its moose hunt on a permitonly basis and you must be selected in order to participate. If you desire to hunt with us, you must first obtain a permit. The 40 acres of this 200acre refuge that are open to the public provide a home for wild animals that have been injured, orphaned or kept as pets. Our most popular maine moose watching option, our maine moose tours depart in the morning or evening for a halfday of maine moose fun, leaving you plenty of time for shopping, fishing, exploring and more before or after your maine moose watching tour. Sep 06, 2012 i will be in wmd 14 for the october season. Traveling with kids in maine and want to see a moose.
With an estimated population of between 60,000 and 70,000 moose, its no surprise that maine is now one of the top moose hunting destinations in the united states and that the maine moose permit has become one of the most coveted prize in all of american hunting. Traveling with kids in maine and want to see a moose portland. State biologists estimate the maine moose population to be around 75,000thats the largest concentration of moose in the country next to alaska. The season for moose outdoors bangor daily news bdn. It is a beautiful setting deep in the heart of the north maine woods most remote.
Moose season will be split into three sixday sessions and one monthlong session during september, october and. In 2011, the maine moose u18 midget team won the state championship, beating the previous seasons champions lewiston gladiators 30. When visiting maine travelers enjoy the coast and maine lobster, but the highlight to any maine vacation is a guided maine moose watching tour to see the maine moose. Where else can you find that in the state of maine. Moose calling is the technique used by hunters to call in the prey.
We were drawn for an october bull moose hunt in zone 7. People watch as a moose is weighed at the gateway variety store in ashland on the first day of the 2017 moose season in maine. A maine moose biologist said now that number might be as low as 50000. For booking and pricing please see our moose and wildlife tours page. Maine moose lottery information ross lake camps moose hunting photos the number of tags awarded in the lottery each year varies with the state management numbers for the moose population, current numbers are approximately 4000.
It is part of shackford head state park connected to the mainland portion of washington county at passamaquoddy pleasant point reservation by a causeway, the city of eastport occupies several islands, including its major land mass, moose island. Except for mothers with calves, moose tend to be solitary creatures. New hampshire has about 4,000, down from a peak of about. Hunters must understand how to call moose to improve the odds of a successful harvest. Maine state biologists estimate the maine moose population to be around 75,000. Rangeleyoquossoc to wilsons mills sightings near wilsons mills to new hampshire border. Moose lottery winners will be drawn on saturday june, 2020 on video. Anyone receiving a maine moose hunting permit must wait two years before being eligible to hold another one. Here are a few specific places to go moose spotting in western maine. We were lucky to harvest this huge bull on day one. Maine wildlife watching and nature safaris adventure to one of our areas moose hangouts and secret ponds and bogs looking for wildlife and moose. Maine guide, ken took his group of seven via van to moose hot spots in the area known only to maine guides and moose, of course. We at bulldog camps are lucky enough to be in one of the best hunting zones of the entire state of maine.
Traditional maine moose hunting by calling and stalking in northern maine. The bag limit is one moose per year, by either permittee or subpermittee. My husband and i are headed to maine in october, and id posted our. The moose enclosure is the first stop for many visitors to the maine wildlife park, which is open daily from midapril through november 11. The season for moose outdoors bangor daily news bdn maine. Moose calling tips if youre interested in moose hunting and are out to hunt the big bull, one of the first things you need to learn for a successful hunting experience is how to call a moose. Sep 27, 2017 monday started the 37th annual maine moose hunt. Its no secret that maine is one of north americas top birding destinations. Only the northern and western portions of the state are open to moose hunting, and the moose hunting area is divided into seven zones to distribute the hunting pressure. Maine moose hunting, allagash wilderness camps, st. In maine, all eyes on the moose census the boston globe. If you are fortunate enough to draw a maine moose permit for this zone, you are in for the hunt of a lifetime. The best time of year for moose watching is latespring until the middle of summer, and again in early fall.
Males tend to get in each others way and anything can happen. Maine moose hunts guide service wmd 1,2,3,4,5,6 moose guide. We asked maine moose experts to tell us the best places to see moose in maine and they put together this list of places in northern maine where youll have the best chance of seeing a maine moose in the wild. Many of the small islands off the coast of maine are filled top to bottom with these charming little birds. Maine protracted fall migration period continues well through october into november as waterfowl, grebes, loons, alcids, and a variety of gulls take up winter residence along the coast. The deadline to apply for maine moose lottery permits is 11. Need info about zone 14 maine hunting today your maine. Where would be the best area to head the last weekend of september.
Nov 19, 2015 best places to see wildlife in southern maine by. How and where to see moose in maine northern outdoors. Other game species on which the season is open may also be hunted during moose hunting week. Southern maine exception the southern maine moose hunt is a slight variation on this because of the areas low overall moose density.
There are certain times of the year when they are out more than others. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the maine moose privacy policy. Maine protracted fall migration period continues well through october into. Maine moose hunt fully guided jackman maine moose permit. Maine has the largest moose population in the united states. As i exited the store, a half dozen guys from southern maine drove in, in two vehicles, towing a big moose. Maine moose watching moose watching tour maine moose. One exception is the rutting season in september and october. We understand how long some of you have waited and we aim to make your moose hunt an exciting adventure. Route 201 from the forks to the canadian border they dont call it moose alley for nothing. There are some people who believe that certain calls or certain noises will only work during certain parts of the year or on certain animals. Omm is one of the few moose guide services that offer one on one calling for trophy bull moose. Jan 07, 2018 joined one of my best friends and several other brothers on his moose hunt.
Anywhere along route 201 from the forks to the canadian border and on route 15 from rockwood, moose, moose and more moose is what you may find on any given day. Killing the moose was the easiest part of the hunt. Moose hunting in maine and new brunswick sportsmans pride. Secondly, from late august to october and even past that, moose calling techniques can work in just about any situation even in offseasons where some hunters believe that it does not improve their chances. The maine moose hunt lasts just one week per year, usually the first full week of october. Augusta, maine ap maines fall hunting season is heading into one of its. Moose hunting in maine and new brunswick sportsmans. We are staying in bangor and would like to take a day and explore some of the parks away from the coast. The annual moose permit lottery live drawing is cancelled for 2020. Our team of registered maine guides have decades of experience in locating, calling, and harvesting trophy moose. Moose watching information on searching for moose in the moosehead lake region below will help you find the elusive maine moose. Maine moose hunting we offer guided trophy moose hunts.
Hot weather slows first day of moose hunting season. Choose morning maine moose watching tours for example bird sightings, cry of the loons and observing deer, hares, eagles and more maine. Zone 8 gives 235 bull only permits for the october season. Includes guide service, transportation, fuel, game retrieval, quartering, skinning, refrigeration, meals, and lodging while at camp.
Moose season will be split into three sixday sessions and one monthlong session during september, october and november. Scientists worry that as climate change worsens, so will new. Maine moose lottery applications will be accepted beginning in january and the deadline to enter is may 1st. Moose watching in maine when you come into the jackman region, you are entering prime moose country. Historically we have submitted from 35 moose per year into the record books. Maine is lucky enough to be one of the few states to have an abundant moose population. Does not include the costs of a hunting license, moose tag, and butchering. All new brunswick and maine moose hunts are on a draw basis.
We chose to hunt around lynchtown, maine, t5 r4, and stayed at bosebuck mountain camps. Donald lavoie also a registered maine guide, and i own and operate ross lake camps, and have done so for the past 8 years. Maine moose watching moose watching tour maine moose safari. To follow the maine birding trail, you can start by downloading a copy of the trail guide. Only deer with antlers at least 3 inches long may be taken from october 31december 12, except that any deer may be taken in designated wmds by hunters with anydeer permits. Moose are large eventoed herbivorous mammals, the largest of the deer family. Maines incredible geography features 3,500 miles of ocean. The dunes on the waterfront november 19, 2015 family fun, outdoor adventure, things to do no comments from the majestic moose to the huge humpback, maine has long been known for its vast and unique wildlife. Although they only saw a chipmunk, squirrel, blue jay and a crow, read more.
A free abridged version is available for download online or in paper. Among the 32 waterfowl species that regularly occur in maine annually is the spectacular harlequin duck, which now can readily be found at an increasing. Maine s beaches may be too chilly for surfing, but that doesnt mean there isnt still plenty to see. May, june, september, october and december are the prime months with september and october being the best time to spot a fully antlered bull. Rangeley to stratton several spots along this route, ask locally for recent sightings. Outfitter dan brooks shares his knowledge of moose calls and. On a recent morning in a small hangar just north of bangor, with the wind chill outside at 23 degrees, kantar prepared to board a maine forest service helicopter, which is the key to the moose. We would love to see a moose while we are there if possible. Whales feed from late spring into early fall in the nutrientrich waters 20 miles offshore. Reports of moose sightings and moose viewings in maine. This maine vacation nature adventure moose tour provides a tranquil and relaxing setting for moose and other maine wildlife viewing. As the moose tour season winds down, we had two tours going today, one by land and one by water. If you received a permit in 1996 or 1997, you may not apply. Additional deer may be taken by participating in the expanded archery season, or by anyone possessing a bonus antlerless deer permit or superpack antlerless.
Moose tour, activities, view of katahdin, lodging and dining at neoc. Call us to discuss bidding strategy and details for the 2021 maine moose hunt auction tag. Top 10 maine wildlife viewing destination maine wildlife. Our clients have harvested 9 animals large enough to qualify for entry into boone and crockett, sci, pope and young as well as the maine antler skull and trophy book in the past two seasons. In early fall, theres still whalewatching to be had, and the lighthouses of maine are always standing tall, no matter what time of year you visit. So we are coming florida and hope to spot the shifty moose of maine. Every day that is mild in october and november and we dont get. Moose hunts in new brunswick and maine our trophy moose hunts are fullyguided, meals and lodging is included. In maine, moose hunters are chosen by lottery only. The drawing takes place on the 2nd saturday in june.
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