As a non-resident applying for a Maine moose permit your odds are actually better than a resident. You can purchase as many picks as you want. As a resident I have been applying for 20 years and have not been drawn but have guided for non residents who were drawn first try. There are also 5 permits sold by sealed bid auction which the lowest is usually aroun $5000.00 and the highest around $10,000. So I guess it all depends on how much money you are willing to spend; it always comes back to the money.