Maine Moose

[Brad Metcalf]

How many apply for a Maine Moose tag? It is 30 years for me an no luck

 

[birdhunter]

Wow.30 yrs.Thats a stretch.I drew after 13 but also know someone who drew the first time out.The state did not help any when they started allowing multiple points to be purchased.That became a real money grab for the state.Keep trying,this might be the year.

 

[Brad Metcalf]

we keep sending it in you are right about the extra points

 

[targetpanic]

I apply every year. Started in 2002, drew in 2019 so I am still on the sidelines to get back in.

 

[Jstumbaugh]

I've been getting in the past couple years. Headed west this year so I just put in for the point. I figure in a few years I'll stack the deck with a bunch of bonus points and try to cash in.

 

[7MMMAG]

How many apply for a Maine Moose tag? It is 30 years for me an no luck

If you're a resident and haven't drawn I believe they automatically give you one once you turn 65

 

[Brad Metcalf]

If you're a resident and haven't drawn I believe they automatically give you one once you turn 65

I am a Non resident

 

[Berksbowman]

Just forgo the draw and purchase a tag!

 

[Brad Metcalf]

Just forgo the draw and purchase a tag!

I dont have that kind of money those tags fetch alot of money

 

[Berksbowman]

Brad, I did it in 2019 and I’m doing it again this year. Both times everything is included in the price for you and your co-permittee. If you compare with other moose hunts it’s worth it to me. Just not having to leave the country and be a few hours from home is worth $$$.

 

[PaBen]

I have 24 pts NR going into this years draw. I think that’s 13 or 14 years worth. One of these years I’m going to throw some money at it and buy the 10 chance blocks.

 

[eaglemountainman]

This year will be my 34th year, and no love so far. Good luck to all who apply.

I'd book a hunt in Newfoundland, but refuse to be vacc'ed.

 

[Blackbird69]

I'm going to put in for the first time this year and will be buying a block of 10. I am non-resident too, fingers crossed!

 

[Afhunter1]

I drew about 15 years ago. Think I have 18 points as well.

 

[Charlie-NY]

I bought a block of chances for the last 20yrs. Last year I hit and went hunting. I didn't have the best area but I was excited to go. We hunted HARD, walking from before sun up until dark, taking breaks along the way to call. It all came together one morning when we spotted two bulls in a clear cut just before shooting light. By the time we got into position the first bull moved off out of sight. The larger bull was farther back but close enough to catch a 402gr Hammer bullet.

The bull dropped and the fun had just begun. It was quite a chore to get the bull into a sled and down and out of the clear-cut without the aid of a quad. Apparently, quads are not legal for that purpose on public land. The bull weighed in at over 1,000lbs.

 

[Short Track]

That's why I'd hire a guide : )

 

[Jstumbaugh]

I bought a block of chances for the last 20yrs. Last year I hit and went hunting. I didn't have the best area but I was excited to go. We hunted HARD, walking from before sun up until dark, taking breaks along the way to call. It all came together one morning when we spotted two bulls in a clear cut just before shooting light. By the time we got into position the first bull moved off out of sight. The larger bull was farther back but close enough to catch a 402gr Hammer bullet.

The bull dropped and the fun had just begun. It was quite a chore to get the bull into a sled and down and out of the clear-cut without the aid of a quad. Apparently, quads are not legal for that purpose on public land. The bull weighed in at over 1,000lbs.

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Maine does allow you to break them down now instead of having to take them out whole, right?

 

[Indian41]

I"ve been applying for 10yrs. Any idea what the cost is to hire a guide?

 

[WMag338]

Been applying for 4 years now as a NR. No luck so far.

 

[Charlie-NY]

I"ve been applying for 10yrs. Any idea what the cost is to hire a guide?

I paid about $4k. I think you should expect to pay between $4k-$5K today.