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Guided Maine Moose Hunts

Dave Conley, full time guide and outfitter, offers guided moose hunts in Maine’s Wildlife Management Districts (WMD) 1,2, 4, 5 . These WMDs have the largest population of moose in Maine. The September and October moose hunting seasons coincide with the rut, September being peak rut. Much like turkey and elk, moose can be very susceptible to calling. What a thrill to interact with a trophy bull moose as it responds to the call.

Guaranteed Tags 2021

Guaranteed peak rut hunts available for late September. We’re working for lodges that receive permits through a special drawing in January. Moose hunts take place in prime northern Maine Wildlife Management Districts. This early season is best for taking a moose with a bow but you can use a rifle, muzzle loader or cross bow. Expect opportunities on bulls 40″-50″ with bulls going 55″ and higher.  We have a 97% success rate on guided bull moose hunts. When driving to camp and bringing several large coolers, it makes it very easy to go home with all your meat.

Cost for these very limited lodge tag hunts are $15,000.00

Additional Costs include moose permit $1500.00, big game license $115.00 for non residents and having your moose butchered.

The 2021 draw is late January for the fall 2021 hunt, contact Dave to get on our waiting list for 2021 & 2022! 

 

Here’s a Recap of our 2020 Moose Season.

We went 6 for 6 on bulls. During the September season, Michael, after seeing 13 moose, took his bull two miles off road  with the crew showing up and assisting finishing up at 1:30AM. Adam took a nice bull with a 210 yard muzzle loader shot on Saturday morning. George and Bob were all smiles as they filled their tag on Friday morning. Brett filled his tag a mile back late in the morning on day six with two bulls coming to the call, one holding up and the other coming in after a 20 minute ‘game of cat and mouse. During the October season with the rain coming down and in fading light, Doug made an incredible 160 yard shot through dense trees and hanging brush. Bill turned down a spike on Thursday ending up with a nice bull on Friday. Many thanks to guides, camp cooks, camp hands and some great hunters. We’re looking forward to what the 2021 Maine moose hunting season brings!

The 2021 Maine Moose Lottery

The most common way hunters obtain a moose permit is through the lottery system. The lottery opens up in January or February with the deadline in May and drawing taking place the 2nd Saturday of June. When filling out your  moose lottery application, choose WMD 1,2,5,4, 3,6 & 11 in that order. Choose September and October seasons, bull only if you do not want to hunt an antler-less moose. If you desire to bow hunt for a bull moose, choose only the September season as it is the best season for calling a moose in close.  (more info)

Cost for lottery hunts: $4995.00, this is a great value on a big game hunt and includes:

  • Hunter and sub-permittee (2 hunters, one moose)
  • Meals, guide and accommodations
  • Transportation while on your hunt
  • Quartering and retrieval of moose
  • Caping of your moose for a European or shoulder mount.

Note:  We are fully insured and licensed with the North Maine Woods to conduct guiding activities in the North Maine Woods.

Additional Costs for Lottery Winners

  • Hunting License & Moose permit, non-resident big game license $115.00, moose permit $585.00, Maine residence license $26.00, moose permit $52.00.
  • Extra persons (apart from you and your sub-permittee) is $700.00 per person for meals & accommodations.
  • Private Land Access Fees collected at the gate as you enter the North Maine Woods.
  • Transportation, you can drive right to camp. For those that are flying into Presque isle, we recommend staying overnight at the Hampton Inn before and after your hunt. Depending on the distance to camp, there is a fee for your guide to come pick you up and return you after your hunt. The ride to camp is over mostly good dirt roads.
  • Having you moose butchered locally? We have a local guy that does a great job cutting and packaging meat. Turnaround time is 48-72 hours. He charges approximately $500 to cut up a moose.
  • Gratuities for the camp cooks and guide at hunter’s discretion

 

Brett’s 2020 Maine Bull Moose Hunt!

While hunting a mile off road we interacted with two bulls and the ‘game of chess’ was on with moves and calls. While the 1st bull held up just out of sight, 20 minutes later another bull came in raking and grunting more willing to commit to the call. What a thrill to call, interact and watch as Brett harvested this nice bull!

guided Maine moose hunts

 

Richard’s 2019 Archery Bull Moose Hunt

It was a challenging week with warms temps, wind and rain a good part of the week. Andrew guided Tom and Richard of New York on this successful bow hunt calling this bull to within 20′. Check out the bow mounted Go Pro video on Richard’s hunt!




Hunt from Comfortable Remote Moose Hunting Camps

While many hunters drive more than an hour one way each day just to get to their hunting grounds, our camps are located in the heart of prime moose hunting country well away from any towns. Camps include top-notch accommodations, the main shelter serves as a community area for meals. Private sleep tents for your party of 1-3 persons are spacious 12′ x 12′ Cabela’s Alaknak Ultimate Outfitter tents complete with cots, carpet flooring and a wood stove.

 

Success Rate

Maine has one of the highest, if not the highest success rate for a big game hunt anywhere! Nonresidents typically enjoy an even higher success rate over residents attributed to the fact most hire the services of a Maine guide. Dave has personally guided over 30 moose hunts with a 97% success rate.

 

What to Expect

In the 40 year history of the Maine moose hunt, early on it when clear cuts were much more prevalent, it was much easier to ride the roads and spot a moose. While some moose are still harvested this way and many do ride the roads hoping to bump into one. With the change in cutting practices (fewer clear cuts) and bigger bulls being over called and adapting for survival’s sake, tend to shy away from these areas and hang further back. Our preferred method is calling and spot n stalk which makes for a much better experience. Our guides know how to read sign, locate and call bulls. With the ability to quarter and pack out, we’re able to get on foot placing you in Maine’s best moose country. Expect opportunities to harvest a bull with rack widths middle 40″s to middle 50″s, bulls with wider racks are possible. We encourage hunters to pass on smaller bulls waiting for an opportunity on a bigger bull.  Why not visit Trip Advisor and read what past canoe guests and  moose hunters have to say about their experience with Dave Conley and Canoe the Wild.

Physical Limitations

For those with physical limitations, we hunt close to dirt roads or shorten the distance we travel on foot. We’ll adapt your hunt based on your physical abilities and desires.

 

2021 Maine Moose Hunting Seasons

  • September 27- October 2
  • October 11-16

 

2021 Maine Moose Auction

The state of Maine auctions off 10 permits in February to the highest bidder with the proceeds benefiting Maine kids going to conservation camp. The winning bids for 2020 went from $22,003.00 to $23,005.00, the deadline for applying on line is February. Contact Dave for more info.

Photos of Canoe the Wild moose hunts.

WMD 1
WMD 1 Bull
WMD 1
WMD 1 Peak Rut
WMD 1
WMD 1
WMD 1
WMD 1
WMD 1
WMD 1
WMD 1
WMD 1 moose camp
Dave Conley moose calling while in Alaska
WMD 1 quartering
remote moose camp in Maine
WMD 5, photo credit Dave Conley
WMD 4 moose camp
WMD 2
WMD 5 bull
WMD 11 bull
WMD 11
WMD 5
WMD 11
WMD 5
WMD 5
WMD 1
WMD 5
WMD 1
Moose Camp, WMD 1
WMD 1 Sheds picked up during the hunt
WMD 1, First light, Maine moose hunt
WMD 1, Maine moose calling tools
Processed moose ready for taking home
WMD 1
WMD 1
WMD 1
WMD 2
Camp cooks
WMD 1
WMD 5
WMD 5
WMD 2
WMD 1
Ben packing out moose, WMD 2
WMD 2
Ben & Bob, Father & son moose hunt
WMD 5
WMD 1
WMD 1
Removing a hind moose quarter in preparation to pack out
Quartering moose
With the ability to quarter moose, this allows the Maine moose hunt to get off the road
Quartering moose
Cape removed for mount
WMD 1
WMD 2
Dave Conley moose calling
Quartered moose
Moose quarters
WMD 2
Cabela’s deluxe shower stall
Alaknak tent for your private hunting party of 2-3 people
Comfortable tents with wood stove
Wilderness Stove for heating, no condensation
Wood stove in moose camp private sleeping tent
Outhouse at remote Maine moose camp
Bull moose on Game camera WMD 1
Bull moose on Game camera WMD 1
Bear caught on game camera, WMD 1 moose hunt
Sheds WMD 1
Sheds WMD 1
WMD 1

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