Maine moose deadline

[Buck300]

Just a heads up. Maine moose permit deadline is 5/15

 

[Eastcoasthunter94]

I’m in, this will be my 4th year applying

 

[GuideGun]

This will be my 13th year applying as a resident. Absolutely maddening. The state has done a poor job in the last few years managing the herd, in my opinion. I spend a lot of time in the fall grouse hunting up in zones 1,2,4, and 5 which is the heart of moose country. The numbers are simply not even close to what they were even 5 years ago. The quality of the bulls has also declined in my opinion. A lot of factors at play, but the amount of tags being issued needs to be looked at.

 

[Trial153]

Climate change in NE and insane tick load that is came from it will keep NE moose in permanent decline.

I am in for Maine. Think my first app for moose was 2001, had decent shot until they changed the point system now I might as burn the money as least I will get some heat from it

 

[Buck300]

Now that non residents are down to 8% of the draw. It's going to be really hard to draw. A friend of mine has been putting in for 42 years as a non resident, still nothing. Two years ago another buddy of mine got drawn after 29 years. It's a crap shoot for sure.

 

[Usi05]

I drew as a NR on like my 4th year of applying


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[Buck300]

I drew as a NR on like my 4th year of applying


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Congrats! What zone? bull or cow?

My buddy is now on 43 years with out drawing as NR

 

[Usi05]

Congrats! What zone? bull or cow?

My buddy is now on 43 years with out drawing as NR

Zone 1 bull tag


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[Buck300]

Zone 1 bull tag


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Very good score!

 

[FLATHEAD]

I got out a few years back with 5 or 6 NR points when I saw the futility.

 

[Zim]

Now that non residents are down to 8% of the draw. It's going to be really hard to draw. A friend of mine has been putting in for 42 years as a non resident, still nothing. Two years ago another buddy of mine got drawn after 29 years. It's a crap shoot for sure.

No luck with max NR points yesterday. Got a full plate of Western tags this year anyway. With a foot in the door no doubt the outfitters will be demanding more spoon fed welfare soon. Saw my tag is for sale now for $18,000. Playin with house money since drawing NH bull tag in 2012 & scoring a giant. No room in house for a 2nd. Outfitters can never take away my 1st.

 

[Doepee]

I was lucky and drew a NR tag. Looking forward to my first moose adventure. Drew unit 6 bull.

 

[Bowhunter2]

I drew a nr zone 2 tag in Maine. Took me 17 years to get it. I booked with blackwater outfitters as I am over 1300 miles away. What can anyone tell me about zone 2.

 

[Trial153]

I drew a nr zone 2 tag in Maine. Took me 17 years to get it. I booked with blackwater outfitters as I am over 1300 miles away. What can anyone tell me about zone 2.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[jaycrooker_2]

@Bowhunter2 you are in great hands with Blackwater. Zone 2 is a good zone (I have guided a bunch of hunts there), just be patient especially if the rut isn't peaking during your week. Be ready to walk a lot and wear rubber boots and good rain gear.

 

[striped1]

I have been a resident, a non-resident, a resident and now a non-resident again - been applying 33 years without a tag. Hopefully someday soon.

 

[jaycrooker_2]

@striped1 how many bonus points have you accumulated? That number is in the confirmation email from IF&W. I know of folks who either missed applying a couple years (and lost accumulated points) or the State screwed up their total. With 33 years (50+ points), your odds of being drawn are WAY better than not.

 

[striped1]

@striped1 how many bonus points have you accumulated? That number is in the confirmation email from IF&W. I know of folks who either missed applying a couple years (and lost accumulated points) or the State screwed up their total. With 33 years (50+ points), your odds of being drawn are WAY better than not.

120

 

[jaycrooker_2]

do you buy extra chances beyond the 120? The unfortunate reality is that, as a non-resident you can be outdrawn by folks who ante up and buy extra chances. A first year applicant can fork over $660 and get 120 chances

 

[Bowhunter2]

Thanks JAYCROOKER for the infro. I had 50 bonus points and brought 10. Do you fill rubber boots are a must. I have not found a pair that is comfortable enough for a lot of walking . I have a couple good pair of waterproof boots if they will work.