maine moose hunt?

troy_mclure · June 24, 2011, 03:34 PM

my dad drew a non resident bull moose tag after 12 years of sending in.

the hunt is in october, so now he is scrambling to find info, guides, etc...

he has not got the official packet yet, just all the guide services congratulating him, and sending brochures.

he has hunted moose before in alberta, but he planned for 2 years for that hunt.

any info or advise i could pass to him would be great, good/bad guides, etc...

thanks!

FrontSight · June 24, 2011, 05:41 PM

I have nothing to offer except my sincerest wishes for the best of luck and that he has an awesome time!

egor20 · June 24, 2011, 05:53 PM

Never had a chance too hunt one.
Great for your dad

Now if he can get a .......
flying squirrel
A Russian agent named Boris
A Russian agent named Natasha

He'll have a 4 some

Be Great hanging on the wall.

Tell him "good luck"

BikerRN · June 24, 2011, 07:11 PM

I've never hunted moose, or been to Maine, but I'd suggest your Dad contact the local chapter of safari club international and speak with some of their members and join up. Odds are someone there will have hunted moose in Maine and be able to suggest good guides and outfitters.

Biker

mainemoose · June 24, 2011, 08:58 PM

What zone is he in? I would "google" the WMD (zone) number + moose guide. I know of a couple in zones 1 and 8.

troy_mclure · June 24, 2011, 09:14 PM

his packet isnt there yet, so he doesnt know. ill post it as soon as he gets it.

mainemoose · June 24, 2011, 09:18 PM

You can look it up by last name here: http://moose.informe.org/
Let me know.

troy_mclure · June 24, 2011, 10:26 PM

thanks! unit 9.

mainemoose · June 25, 2011, 08:31 AM

9 is a great WMD! But...I don't know any guides in that area. Here is a link to a website with guides from 9:
http://www.themainehuntingguide.com/wmd9.html

Out of staters can get ripped off very easily so beware. A guided hunt with lodging for 2 should cost about $2000. Some outfitters are a little more, some a little less. Add in 3 meals/day and you are looking at closer to $3000.

For example: We am going to WMD 1 and hunting with Ross Lake Camps for the October hunt. The cost is $1800 for the guided hunt and lodging for 2. We like to cook our own meals so food cost is not in there.
Always make sure to ask for references.

Good luck!

troy_mclure · June 25, 2011, 09:57 AM

thanks!

June 24, 2011, 03:34 PM	#1
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	maine moose hunt? my dad drew a non resident bull moose tag after 12 years of sending in. the hunt is in october, so now he is scrambling to find info, guides, etc... he has not got the official packet yet, just all the guide services congratulating him, and sending brochures. he has hunted moose before in alberta, but he planned for 2 years for that hunt. any info or advise i could pass to him would be great, good/bad guides, etc... thanks! __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."

June 24, 2011, 05:41 PM	#2
FrontSight Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Posts: 1,712	I have nothing to offer except my sincerest wishes for the best of luck and that he has an awesome time! __________________ To kill something as great as a duck just to smell the gunpowder is a crime against nature. - Alan Liere Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. - George Bernard Shaw

June 24, 2011, 05:53 PM	#3
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	Never had a chance too hunt one. Great for your dad Now if he can get a ....... flying squirrel A Russian agent named Boris A Russian agent named Natasha He'll have a 4 some Be Great hanging on the wall. Tell him "good luck" __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand

June 24, 2011, 09:14 PM	#6
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	his packet isnt there yet, so he doesnt know. ill post it as soon as he gets it. __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."

June 24, 2011, 10:26 PM	#8
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	thanks! unit 9. __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."

June 24, 2011, 07:11 PM	#4
BikerRN Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2007 Location: "State of Discombobulation" Posts: 1,333	I've never hunted moose, or been to Maine, but I'd suggest your Dad contact the local chapter of safari club international and speak with some of their members and join up. Odds are someone there will have hunted moose in Maine and be able to suggest good guides and outfitters. Biker

June 24, 2011, 08:58 PM	#5
mainemoose Junior Member Join Date: June 24, 2011 Posts: 3	What zone is he in? I would "google" the WMD (zone) number + moose guide. I know of a couple in zones 1 and 8.

June 24, 2011, 09:18 PM	#7
mainemoose Junior Member Join Date: June 24, 2011 Posts: 3	You can look it up by last name here: http://moose.informe.org/ Let me know.

June 25, 2011, 08:31 AM	#9
mainemoose Junior Member Join Date: June 24, 2011 Posts: 3	9 is a great WMD! But...I don't know any guides in that area. Here is a link to a website with guides from 9: http://www.themainehuntingguide.com/wmd9.html Out of staters can get ripped off very easily so beware. A guided hunt with lodging for 2 should cost about $2000. Some outfitters are a little more, some a little less. Add in 3 meals/day and you are looking at closer to $3000. For example: We am going to WMD 1 and hunting with Ross Lake Camps for the October hunt. The cost is $1800 for the guided hunt and lodging for 2. We like to cook our own meals so food cost is not in there. Always make sure to ask for references. Good luck!

June 25, 2011, 09:57 AM	#10
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	thanks! __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."