Moose hunting in Maine is a “permit only” hunt. In 2022, 4080 permits where issued. Permits are awarded by a draw utilizing a bonus point system. Permits are issued for specific week, Management Unit (WMD), and for either an antlerless or bull moose. 21 of Maine’s 29 WMDs offer some form of moose hunting. Permit winners can name a sub-permittee. This individual is a “second shooter” and can participate in the hunt but, must hunt in the presence of the permit winner. Permit winners may hunt without the sub-permittee, but a sub-permittee may not hunt without the permit winner. The Maine moose hunt is for an assigned week (Monday through Saturday, no Sunday hunting in Maine) and ranges from late September through November. Hunting rutting bull moose is possible during the September and first October week hunts. This can make for some up close and personal hunting action!

The application period for the fall of 2023 season opens January 25, 2023. All applications must be submitted by May 15, 2023. If your reeding this during this time frame, apply now! Hunters 10 years or age or older on the opening day of the moose hunt are eligible to apply for a moose hunting permit in that calendar year. Hunters under the age of 10 on the opening day of the moose hunting season may apply to earn a point in the lottery system, but cannot receive a permit.

Check out the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for information related to moose hunting laws.

We offer bear over bait hunts. Hunters will be placed on active baits.

Special bear hunting permit is required in addition to general hunting licene. Learn more about Maine bear hunting laws here.