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Moose Hunting Information at Matagamon Wilderness Camps
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State information on the Moose Lottery
2009 Season Dates and Areas Open to
Moose Hunting
September 28 through October 3, 2009 - (WMD's
1,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
11,
19).
October 12 through October 17, 2009 - WMD's
1,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9,
10,
11,
12,
13,
14,
17,
18,
19,
27 and
28.
November 2 through November 28, 2009 - WMD's
15,
16,
23 and
26.
October 31, 2009 (Maine Residents Only - WMD's
15,
16,
23 and
26.
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.
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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. |
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Joe, Sue and Family with their
2005
950 lbs 51 Inch Bull Moose
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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.
Package 1
$1500.00 - Permittee/week
$500.00 - Extra person/week
Hunt includes: Maine Guide, Meals, Lodging and Maid Service
Package2
$500.00 - Per Person/Week
Hunt includes: Meals, Lodging and Maid Service
Package 3
$200.00 - Per Person/Week
Hunt includes: Housekeeping cabin (Bring your own sleeping bag)
$250.00 - Per Person/week Cabin with linens and indoor bathroom
Package 4
One on One Hunt
Scouting by float plane, truck or Canoe
Meals, Lodging and Guide Service
$2500.00 Maine's record since the
limited hunt began in 1980 was a bull weighing 1,330 pounds that
was taken in Masardis.
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