1.  How many moose hunting permits are there annually in Maine?

Around 3,000 a year, and they are split up between 22 Wildlife Management Districts ("WMD").  Some WMDs have just "Bull Only Permits" ("BOP"); some include "Antlerless Only Permits ("AOP") as well.

2.  How do I get a Maine Moose Permit?

You enter a drawing held by the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, or submit a sealed bid for one of ten moose permits awarded through the Maine Moose Auction.  Click here for more auction info.

3.  Can non-residents apply for moose permits?

Yes, by law, ten percent (10%) of the permits for each WMD go to non-resident applicants.

4.  How do I apply?

Starting in 2009, you can only apply on-line at www.mefishwildlife.com .  Maine F&W will no longer send out paper applications. At the website, click on "Hunting."

5.  When do I need to apply?

You can start sometime in January and the deadline for entry is late March / early April.

6.  How much is the application fee?

One chance for a non-resident is $15.00; three chances are $25.00; six are $35.00; and ten chance groups are $55.00, and quantity is unlimited when purchased in groups of ten.  For example:  50 chances are $275.00; five 10 chance groups times $55 = $275.00.  Only non-residents can buy unlimited chances.

7.  When is the drawing?

Mid-June.  Results are posted on the Maine Fish & Wildlife website.

8. What are my odds of being selected?

Non-resident: 1 in 700 for every chance you are entered with. 10 chances = 1 in 70; 20 chances = 1 in 35; and so on.

Resident: One chance/no bonus points = 1 in 100. Six chances & max. bonus points = 1 in 10.

9.  How much is a non-resident permit?

$477.00, and it is not due until after the drawing.

10.  How much is a non-resident Maine Big Game Hunting License?

$102.00, and you needn't buy one unless you are selected for a moose permit and choose to accept it.

11.  Do my odds of being picked increase or decrease according to my WMD choices?

No.

12.  Is a "sub-permittee" necessary?

No.