Moose hunting in ME
 

I'm usually on the deer hunting board but have a question that is more fitting for you guys. I was in maine deer hunting this fall and decided to start putting in for a moose tag. I know that I will most likely not draw a tag for some time, but I'm wondering what methods you use to hunt moose. When I was there I saw plenty of moose sign, but no moose, although I hear that the success rates are very high in that state. Some of the locals were saying that most people just drive around on dirt roads until they see a moose and then get out and shot it (that is legal in maine). But I want a little more of a challenge than that. Just hoping you guys could shed a little light on the subject.

RE: Moose hunting in ME
 

If you want a challenge with a Bull Moose, calling is the way to do it. It does require a good bit of scouting, but if you find a good location, lookout! I found this page that might interest you :

http://www.kayas.ca/lifestyle/hunting/moosehunting.html


Hope this helps, I do know of a couple good guides if you need an assist. Mark Luce www.hindsite-deer.com

RE: Moose hunting in ME
 

put me down as your alternate hunter and i' ll make sure it' s sporting for you [>:]

RE: Moose hunting in ME
 

There are several methods most employed up here and driving the paper company roads watching the clear cuts used to be the number 1 method.The clearcuts are growing in now and the huge spruce budworm infested areas are long gone so not many new ones being cut of any size.Finding areas of moose density(not hard at all) and calling is the newest and most popular form of hunting being used.Thank goodness they finially banned using spotter planes(the height of unsportsman like hunting techniques)Staying near boggy areas and calling during the rut are two key tips.Advance scouting to find where some larger bulls hang out is also a good technique.We hunted two days before we saw our first bull in WMD 11 one of the lowest success areas.I posted below somewhere maybe its fell to page two what the success rates are in the various WMD' s and they are not all equal.Moose are hard to move far so be prepared to quarter and pack out if you hunt far from the road(where a lot of the bigger bulls are) or use a call to bring them out where you can shoot them near an area where you can get a vehicle close.Lot of quality good eating meat and some really nice bulls up here.Always some that go 50 inches and some over 60.Good Hunting if you are drawn.

woods

RE: Moose hunting in ME
 

Thanks guys. Your advice was just what I wanted. Hopfully I will just draw a tag now.

RE: Moose hunting in ME
 

THATS THE HARD PART!! Been applying for many years and only drawn once,my son and hunting partner have never been drawn yet.Some guys get drawn right off and others take quite a while.Good Hunting if you are drawn!

woods