2015 maine moose hunting season

Maine moose hunting guide guided maine moose hunts. Modern, regulated moose hunting began in 1993, and since then 6,533 moose have been harvested, yielding an estimated 919. The current population estimate of moose in maine is 29,000 and growing. A person who has obtained a moose hunting permit is ineligible to obtain another permit until the 4th calendar. Except as provided in this subsection, a resident or nonresident who is eligible to obtain a maine hunting license or who will be eligible to obtain a maine hunting license by the opening day of the open moose season is eligible to apply for a moose hunting permit. Everything you need to plan your maine hunting trips for 2020. It wasnt just about tagging a moose, as you will see in the video, it was about. Please help us spread the word about our latest ticket, moose moolah. Moose hunting is restricted to permit holders only and only one moose per year may be taken. The maine moose hunting season is perfectly coordinated with the rut or breeding season, therefore these extremely vocal monarchs of the north give hunters the opportunity to harvest an animal most hunters dream about. Alaska alaska drivers manual alaska motorcycle manual alaska commercial drivers alaska hunting. This group is here to share pictures and stories of moose hunting in maine. Maine boasts one of the largest moose populations in the lower 48 states, providing hunters a wonderful opportunity to bag that once in a lifetime trophy bull.

You are eligible to obtain a maine big game hunting license or will be eligible to obtain a maine big game hunting license by the opening day of the moose hunting season. Bird watching and moose viewing tours are exciting and. The september and october moose hunting season s coincide with the rut. For more information on moose biology and management in ontario, please visit. Spectators watch as moose are brought to the ashland tagging station on the first day of the 2015 maine moose hunting season.

Hunting dates and seasons new hampshire fish and game. 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. Citing good hunting weather and other factors, maine s moose biologist said that despite a decrease in moose permits issued by the state this year, more hunters actually filled their tags. The moose will be looking for love, food, drink and a place to rest. Arkansas arkansas hunting arkansas waterfowl hunting. Hunting moose sheds with chad mendes and mtn ops duration. You are eligible to apply for the maine moose lottery if. Moose hunting in maine and new brunswick sportsmans. Only deer with antlers at least 3 inches long may be taken from november 2december 14, except that any deer may be taken in designated wmds by hunters with anydeer permits. Luckily for american hunters, moose reside all around forested areas of the northern hemisphere, and there are plenty of ideal spots for hunting moose within the country.

Maine issues a limited number of moose permits through a permit drawing system. Percentagewise, the success rate soared to 80 percent during the 2015 season. Read the rules and regulations for hunting in ontario. Our vast hunting area consisting of state and private land features abundant productive black bear and moose habitat. A person may not hunt moose with an apprentice hunter license.

A mildmannered monster of the scandinavian forests is setting swede against swede as farmers and hunters bicker over how to coexist with the worlds largest population of moose. Season dates for hunting and trapping are revised annually. Find a location that sells hunting and fishing licences, tags, etc. Moose are managed through a permit lottery system, by management unit, allowing the department to limit or expand the harvest numbers annually by region.

The devil is in the details of maines 2015 moose management plan. Decrease the proposed 2015 maine moose hunting bull tags. For many hunters, drawing a coveted moose hunting permit is the hunt of a lifetime. Good hunter success on maine moose ohio sportsman your. In june 2012, i finished 2nd in the world invitatioal moose calling championship and tried again in 2015 for a 3rd place finish. A complete summary of season dates and bag limits is provided in the nh hunting and trapping digest, published each year in august. You are eligible to obtain a maine big game hunting license, or will be eligible to obtain a maine big game hunting license by the opening day of the maine moose hunting season no person may submit more than one application. Area and season depends on permit typically open in october 1 or 2 weeks. Following are general dates for hunting season in new hampshire. Big game hunting license by the opening day of the moose hunting season. View results from the big game draws to see if youve been successful in the moose, deer and elk draws. Permits to hunt moose in maine will be reduced this year, but not nearly as. We want them to enjoy an experience they will remember forever. Northern maine s vast forest has evolved into the ideal habitat for the largest member of the deer family, the moose.

Vermont moose hunting permit lotteries may be held for hunting permits for a 7day archery season oct. Moose hunters bringing in the bulls in northern maine. Shed moose antlers and skulls picked up during the 2015 deer season in nw maine. Hunt wild turkey with a crossbow during the spring open season on hunting wild turkey established by the. Applicants under 10 years of age on 9282020 may apply for a bonus point only but are not eligible to win a permit. Each permittee may select a subpermittee to hunt with them. Big game, including moose, may only be hunted with a firearm this includes bows. Overall, according to a maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife press release, the states moose herd appears to be in good health. Hes entered the maine moose permit lottery ever since and returned this year to shoot a 744pound bull in wildlife management district 2 on the second day of the 2019 season. Maine moose hunting we offer guided trophy moose hunts. From pre season scouting to processing, our primary goal is providing you the hunting experience of a lifetime. Each north country lodge hunter will be hunting on a stand that has not been hunted by others regardless whether the first week or the last. Maine moose hunting information the 2014 lottery online application is now open.

Moose hunts in new brunswick and maine our trophy moose hunts are fullyguided, meals and lodging is included. Our mission is to give hunters more than a great hunt. Generally, we will spend time calling and searching for moose in cuts. That first experimental hunt included just 700 hunters 39,269 mainers applied and a single sixday hunting season was offered in. Including a couple hunts myself, i have helped harvest 32 moose in that time. Our team of registered maine guides have decades of experience in locating, calling, and harvesting trophy moose. Minimum age is 10 a person under 10 years of age on the opening day of the moose season is eligible to apply for a moose hunting permit and may accrue bonus points, but is neither eligible to receive a moose hunting permit, nor to be a subpermittee or alternate. I bow hunt only, can anyone tell me a part of maine good for moose.

You all know how much i love the state of maine and this tradtion definitely brought me true essense of maine. Hunting moose is an extremely popular autumn activity in scandinavia, with almost 35,000 moose shot last season in norway alone. A year ago, just 65 percent of hunters were successful. Hunt moose with a crossbow in areas of the state open to moose hunting during the open season on moose.

All new brunswick and maine moose hunts are on a draw basis. Outofstate hunters also enjoyed some early season moose hunting success in northern maine. Maine moose hunts is a once in a life time trophy moose hunting guide service. Hunt moose with a crossbow in areas of the state open to moose hunting during the open season on moose established by rule in section 11552, subsections 1 and 2 and according to the rules pertaining to moose hunting permits adopted by the commissioner for the protection of the moose resource under section 11551 and in accordance with the provisions of section 11601. Successful applicants are allowed to designate a second shooter and a guide. Pennsylvania hunter kim horner felled his first maine moose 21 years ago. Starting in october and ending in november, wmd zone 9 will host 12 days of moose hunting. Southern maine exception the southern maine moose hunt is a slight variation on this because of the areas low overall moose density. This is a video about our moose hunting season, this is one of our most succesful year in a 20 year span. To hunt moose in maine, hunters must have one of these special moose hunting. Moose are naturally attracted to open areas and wetlands which are abundant in northwestern maine.

Name, town, state, wildlife management district wmd, season, and permit type. Although the general open season for hunting bear takes place from aug. Maine trophy moose hunting, hunt maine trophy moose. For the 2015 hunting season, the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife has proposed increasing the permits from 75 to 100 bulls and 0 cows or antlerless to 50 tags that will be distributed by the lottery. Home ifw lotteries 2019 maine moose permit lottery winners. The bag limit is one moose per year, by either permittee or subpermittee. View bear, deer, moose, and wild turkey harvest and age reports from the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife. Moose hunting is restricted to permit holders and only one moose may be taken per year. Omm is a guide service for moose hunts, bear hunts, turkey hunts, and upland bird hunts. The following are general dates for the maine hunting season.