According to state wildlife biologists, Maine's moose population is estimated at 29,000. For the 2002 season, the success rate for hunters was 84.8 percent. Hunters killed 2,545 moose out of a possible 3,000 permits issued. Yearling and older bulls typically account for 75-80 percent (of the "any-moose permit holders") of the harvest. Even in prime age classes, bulls account for about 80% of the "any-moose permit holders". Every year, several moose exceed 1,000 lbs. dressed weight.

Moose Hunting Information at Matagamon Wilderness

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Notice: Beginning in 2009, moose permit applications will only be accepted online. Paper applications will no longer be automatically mailed. The online application process will be available starting in mid-January.

Applicants may indicate season and WMD preferences, and may check a box if they do not want an antlerless-only permit.

If you should be a lucky winner of a Moose permit, we are located on the boundary of WMD 5 & 10. We also can reach WMD 6 & 11 fairly easily.

Trophy racks are not uncommon. Preliminary investigations indicate a new Boone-Crockett state record may have been set in the 2000 hunt with a score of 219. In past years, 10 moose have scored from 190 to 217 to make the Boone and Crockett record books. The highest score for a moose taken in Maine during the past 5 years was 217.

Maine's record since the limited hunt began in 1980 was a bull weighing 1,330 pounds that was taken in Masardis.