Maine Moose Lottery

[tan]

Has anyone here won a non-resident moose tag? If so, how many years did you apply, and how many chances did you buy when you won? I'm looking to hunt moose within the next 10-15 years, and I'm not sure if I should continue applying in Maine or move to a state out west. I plan on buying 50 chances a year, as it's still cheaper than applying in most other places. Also has anyone found information on the amount of chances bought culmunitivliy from non-residents? Thanks!

 

[huntcookwrite]

It’s impossible, don’t even bother applying!

In all seriousness, though — I started applying two years ago for me, my wife, and my kids. I’ve heard of some people drawing on their first year of application, others going 10+ years. As far as I can tell, like all lotteries, it’s totally random.

But like you said, it’s relatively inexpensive, so I don’t see any reason not to at least keep your points active.

 

[Snowhunter11]

I am also a few years in on applying. Just visited the coast of Maine last summer. Not a moose to be found. Park ranger told the kids “global warming is the issue”. For the sake of my future hopeful hunt further inland and north I hope he’s wrong. ND/MN used to have a healthy population now it’s just depressing. I still have high hopes for Maine however it just surprised me the coast/ ANP seemed so devoid of big game minus whitetail. Good luck

 

[huntcookwrite]

I am also a few years in on applying. Just visited the coast of Maine last summer. Not a moose to be found. Park ranger told the kids “global warming is the issue”. For the sake of my future hopeful hunt further inland and north I hope he’s wrong. ND/MN used to have a healthy population now it’s just depressing. I still have high hopes for Maine however it just surprised me the coast/ ANP seemed so devoid of big game minus whitetail. Good luck

I think Acadia’s tough unless you get into some of the more remote parts. Just so heavily trafficked in the summer.

That being said I hiked Katadhin last summer and while we didn’t see any moose, I did see a bunch of sign around the swampy areas. So they’re out there for sure.

 

[eaglemountainman]

I started applying when I was 31. I'm now 68 and haven't pulled a tag yet. But I continue to buy $50 bucks worth every year.

 

[Jstumbaugh]

I've been applying for the last few years. I do know a couple guys that have been drawn.

 

[Wyoming Hart]

I just started applying the past few years, but I know multiple non-residents whom have drawn and some even 2 or 3 times.