The situation is a bit less rosy now – it is often asserted that climate change and predation from the reintroduced grey wolf greatly reduced the moose populations in the Lower 48. On average an adult moose stands (1.5 – 1.8 m or 5 to 6 feet) high. 540 licenses were issued in the season 2019, and 485 hunters harvested 353 moose (a 72% success rate). The Tag: Units 7, 8 and 191 Moose. Washington state is another tempting destination for moose hunting. Above friends Corey and Deric, Aaron (packer), and I pose with their 60” bull that was called to us as the sun set on day 3 of their hunt. Some areas are controlled by Native American tribes, and they have sole authority to regulate hunting activities. Maine is of course is the big boy on the block in terms of lower 48 moose hunting. there are numerous outfitters … After success in license drawing, you may not apply for another moose license for 7 years. So it makes sense to hire a reputable outfitter to make the most out of this exceptional opportunity. The basis of the population is moose reintroduced in the late 1970s. Some of the most impressive growth in ten years from 1991 to 2001 was recorded in Washington, that went from 200 to over 1,000 animals, Idaho (from 5,500 to 15,000), and Vermont (from 1,300 to 3,500). There are several Western states that support moose populations, and Idaho is particularly attractive for hunters. Moose even make themselves at home on agricultural and range land. Whether you want the biggest bull you can find for a trophy or would be just as happy with the meat from a cow to stock your freezer, you need to know where to go to have the best chance of a successful hunt. Horseback Hunting in the KwaZulu-Natal Mountains. You can occasionally see a moose in South Dakota, Nebraska, and even New Mexico. Wyoming allows up to 20% of tags to be drawn by non-residents, but with the low number of tags this doesn’t help much. Moose can be found throughout the state, but the area closest to the Canadian border has the greatest density. Guided and Non-Guided Moose Hunting in WMD 11, 10, 19, 18 & 6 Northern Maine, with it’s vast wilderness, has the largest Moose population in the lower 48 states. It looks like the current numbers of moose in the Lower 48 are likely to remain at the same level for the next few years if not decades. This lodge will offer the finest of hunting for all of Newfoundland’s big game animals including Black Bear. If you draw, you can’t apply for a moose tag again until 5 years passes. Since much of the land is owned by the state or federal government, most hunting takes place on public lands. And beyond hunting, no gun collection is truly complete without a .30-06 rifle of some sort in the mix. Call or email Bearpaw Outfitters to get on the mailing list to be advised when and how to apply. But these hunts aren't cheap, running in the range of $14,000-$18,000. The bulls can reach weights of 1800 pounds and have a spread of 65 inches. Fish aren't biting It's cold and no jobs. And if you decide to have a go at moose hunting, your chances are well above zero. The hunts are around $4,500 if you draw a tag, or you can buy Governor’s Tags for around $12-$15,000 at auction. The state seems to be the only one in the lower 48 with a growing population. A small, but stable permanent population of about 100 animals is recorded in Connecticut. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. 571 were drawn by residents, at an impressive 11.5% success rate (1 in 7), and 63 by non-residents (5.3%, or 1 in 19). Visit the website of the state in which you will be hunting and read the rules and regulations. With the largest moose population in the lower 48, being selected in the Maine moose lottery provides a hunter with the chance to experience a traditional hunt unlike you’ve ever been on. The terrain in the North Woods ranges from rolling hills to lowland swamps. The high success rates are explained by the fact that a moose tag in Idaho is not only a once-in-a-lifetime proposition, but is also not cheap, at $2,150 for non-residents. They do not do well in areas where there is no stable snow cover in winter. However, if you are unfortunate enough to kill a moose in a vehicle collision, you may obtain a permit to keep the carcass. Moose Hunting Location - Jackson County, CO - Units 17 & 171. P&Y classifies only moose taken in the lower 48 as Shiras however SCI and Super Slam club recognize moose taken in SE British Columbia and SW Alberta as Shiras. Do not assume that public lands, such as parks and wildlife preserves, allow hunting, as some do and some do not. Hunting land in Idaho may be publicly or privately held. The population is stable, and while the moose numbers are dwindling in some areas, they are expanding to others. Bulls in the Lower 48 (Alces alces) weigh from 800 to 1,000 pounds. Success rates were 1.3% (1 in 77) for residents, and 0.7% (1 in 150) for non-residents. The large, mature Roosevelt Elk bulls will often times have "crown points" which project at different angles off the main beam. If you are fortunate enough to draw a Moose permit, give us a call. Moose hunting in Maine is one of the most incredible experiences that a sportsman can embark on. The chance of drawing a tag ranges from about 10% up to nearly 100% depending on the unit. No ducks or Geese either. The Colorado landowner preference program doesn’t cover moose. The state carries out an extensive moose research program, that indicates that the population is overall stable. Hunting is a way of life in the United States, and we are here to help you be as successful on the hunt as possible. Since all North American moose are genetically similar, this ought to be explained by environmental factors. According to the state Department of Fish and Game, Idaho has a population of about 10,000 to 12,000 moose. However, the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife does not quote an official moose population estimate. During the fall hunting season, the oldest, biggest bulls will be the first to move out of their summer ranges and into the higher elevations. The best states to hunt moose in 2000-2001 were Maine, where 6,000 hunters put their tags on 2,250 moose, and Wyoming, with 1,379 hunters accounting for 1,215 trophies – 88% success rate (source)! You must also take care to be aware of state boundaries and not unintentionally stray into Idaho. Success rates for adult first draw applications was 1.5% (1 in 67) for residents and 0.7% (1 in 145) for non-residents. Colorado is a moose haven right now. The Bob is home to an array of wildlife that includes nearly every animal indigenous to the Northern Rockies. The most desired area, especially for hunters coming in from out of state for a guided hunt, is the region known as the North Maine Woods. All over the continent, moose herds were either stable or growing. Private land is most often under the control of corporations owned by native populations, although there are also some plots owned by individuals near the more populated areas. One theory that explains this is deer ticks: when they fall off a moose into the snow, they die, but when they fall on bare ground they survive and can get on their host again. Permission to hunt moose is usually alloted through a drawing. Both residents and non-residents can apply. I would like to be able to hunt a Canada moose and will start applying to states that offer the opportunity in the lower 48. Shiras moose also begin to reproduce, on the average, a year later than other moose. Elk herds, lynx, mountain goats, gray wolves, bighorn sheep, wolverines, moose and the largest grizzly population in the lower 48. In the Midwest, there are about 500 moose in Michigan, mostly in a reintroduced herd transplanted from Canada. It is claimed that in spite of the general drop of moose numbers in New England, in Massachusetts they are growing. The success rate of Maine hunters is also encouraging; while the overall rate is about 70 percent, an experienced guide can push that to 95 percent. The biggest numbers of moose were in Maine, with some 29,000 animals and where the species was considered overpopulated, Idaho, that housed some 15,000 moose, and Wyoming, with a herd of 13,865 Alces alces shirasi. Also, we’ve left Alaska off of consideration because while there may be more game to hunt here in the lower 48, Alaska’s openness and public lands give it quite a hunting advantage. They prefer the vegetation in the more open patches of forest that have been cleared by logging or burning, which makes the animals easier to spot. Some of the most famous Roosevelt Elk hunting in North America is on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The moose in Alaska are of the Alaska-Yukon variety, which is the subspecies with the largest animals. If you're lucky enough to be drawn for a Idaho moose tag we have some of the best moose hunting in the lower 48. In addition to trophy moose hunting, we also offers 4 combination 14-day hunts for Moose and Dall Sheep or Moose and Grizzly, and if permits remain, Mountain Caribou on a trophy fee basis. It strongly recommended that you consult with additional sources, particularly on information about hunting seasons and legality. Two permits are available through a special raffle (with nearly 7,000 tickets bought at $6 each). With three subspecies available and terrain that ranges from agricultural land in Idaho to the rugged Alaskan interior, your chances for a successful hunt are high. This is most often a consideration later in the season. If you are not planning to use a guide, there is one more thing to be aware of when you choose a location: Some public lands are only open to residents who live in rural areas. Our moose hunting tips book is written with not just the novice in mind, there are tips in the book that even the most seasoned moose hunter will find of value. Having flexibility built into your plans is key. If you choose to book your Moose hunt with us, you will be hunting in units 17/171 located in historic Jackson County, CO. Load up your freezers and/or enjoy some of the tastiest recipes our chefs can prepare for you when you get back to the main lodge. This was partly a conscious management act, meant to reduce the number of vehicle collisions, and partly attributed to winter tick and brainworm parasite infections. | Powered by WordPress. North Dakota Game and Fish doesn’t offer recent moose population estimates, but claims they are stable or growing. This is truly one of, if not the best self-guided moose hunts in Alaska; but with the remoteness and the logistics of getting in and out it is a very expensive area for us to do, especially if we keep the hunters to a minimum. Read more about moose hunting in Idaho in “Slugging the Hulk” by James Reed. 348 tags were available in 2019, with 330 going to residents and only 18 to non-resident. The smaller Shiras tend to avoid very steep or rocky areas. This region is comprised of over a million acres and is one of the best units in Colorado to harvest a giant bull. Discussion in 'Hunting' started by Freedom_fighter_in_IL, Dec 12, 2011. Now, declaring a best state for hunting is difficult from the get-go because it all depends on what we’re talking about hunting: hog, duck, turkey, wolf, bison? By Willem du Plessis, https://wyomingwildlife.org/science-friday-how-are-wyomings-moose-doing/, Moose Hunting in Alaska: A conversation with an outfitter. Moose seasons were open in 11 of the Lower 48 states: Washington, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Colorado, Minnesota, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. These bowhunts are very expensive but often times produce exceptional trophies. The second choice are other Canadian provinces, which may not offer trophies quite as monstrous, but make up for that in easier logistics and normally more affordable prices. Bear in mind that moose hunting for non-residents is not the most affordable hunt ever: after application fees, bonus points, license or permit price and travel and lodging costs, you may be looking at $2,500-$3,000 depending on state. Second place belongs to Maine, and after that you might look at Idaho and Washington. Moose seasons may run for a few weeks in September, October and November, depending on the wildlife management unit. FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2010 file photo, moose graze in Franconia, N.H. They considered the 5,000 moose population of the early 2000s overabundant, with moose depleting their habitat. No hunting season opened now, after a sharp drop in populations ten years ago; however, Native Americans living in the states utilize their treaty rights to hunt moose. KaBeeLo Lodge offers a high success rate for bear, moose and grouse hunting in northwest Ontario Canada. Northern Maine is the best choice for hunters who find that either the cost or the distance of a trip to Alaska puts that option out of reach. Moose hunts in Alaska usually require a plane ride to your camp. Guided Moose Hunts in Alaska. The New Hampshire Fish and Game states that the moose population in the state peaked in the late 1990s, at about 7,500 animals, and declined to about 3,500 since. The season is October 1-14, and the tags cost $305.61 for residents and $ 2,240.20 for non-residents. ... we have no Bear, Moose, Deer, Pheasants, Grouse, Prairie Chickens, Partridge, Coyotes, Rabbits, squirrels, Turkeys or Sharptail. They issued over 3,800 moose licenses in 2011! Oregon has a resident population of about 50 to 60 moose and occasional animals wandering in from Washington and Idaho, and some 40-50 moose can be found in Nevada. Permits to hunt moose are issued by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and are valid for specific locations. The moose is the largest game animal in the United States, and as management practices have allowed the population to grow, hunting moose has become an increasingly popular challenge. Regulated hunting is viewed as an essential tool, necessary to achieve the goal. We have hunting rights in a part of Alberta that contains some of the best Moose habitat in the country. The moose is the creature of the temperate climate and the boreal forest. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the moose population in the state is doing better than in other states of the Lower 48. In our hunting areas, specifically unit 6, we have trophy cyrus bull moose. When discussing the correct armament for adequately tackling the task that is Alaska moose hunting, the first step is to not ignore the animal’s generous size. If you are not hunting in the immediate area of the camp, you will need horses or motorized vehicles available to haul out your kill. The subspecies of moose found in Maine is the Eastern variety. The archery season is in September, and the general season in October. Studies also show that overheating results in lower reproduction success in moose cows. There are about 600-700 moose in New York State, mostly in the Adirondak Region. This number is higher than the previous estimate of about 3,000, but biologists believe the moose numbers are on the decline. 10 permits are sold from a sealed bid auction, and 2% are distributed, via a special lottery, to licensed hunting lodges, who then can sell them to their clients. Permits are distributed by limited draw, on a points-based preference system. Males weigh (850 to 1180 lbs. If you are up for a challenging hunt in a remote, rugged space and are looking for a chance at one of the largest bulls in the United States, Alaska may be the place for you. Only 55 moose tags were issued for 2020. The population is estimated at about 3,000 head and a hunting season is open. According to a landowner survey carried out by New York State DNR, the state landowners recognize the benefit of moose for personal pleasure and tourism, but are concerned about traffic collision and browse damage, especially to the industrial forestry (source). The bulls can top out at weights over 1000 pounds and have a spread from 38 to 50 inches, although trophies with spreads up to 57 inches have been recorded. In 2020 634 tags were issued. Researchers are concerned with somewhat low calf recruitment rates, balanced somewhat by high adult cow rate. Matching wits with a moose is a challenge that many hunters only get to experience once, but proper planning will almost guarantee an encounter with one of these massive animals. Moose tags are issued through a draw, you must apply in April. Moose hunting is expensive wherever you go, costing thousands of dollars and sometimes exceeding $20,000. Not so much because it’s usually a quicker and less painful death, but mostly because human harvest is controllable! There are other limitations, too, including the fact that a large part of the state is a short-range weapon only zone. 2,000 to 3,000 hunting permits are issued every year in two draws, for residents (who are allotted 90% of permits) and for non-resident (8%). Of the Lower 48 states, Maine has the highest moose population density of them all. And if they have to die, a hunter’s bullet or arrow is better than ticks, brainworm, lack of food, or wolves’ fangs. Ticks and wolves can’t. Montana is home to approximately 5,000 moose, of the Shiras subspecies. The moose population in Utah, like in Colorado, is a relatively new thing, fostered by logging (that replace mature timber with meadows and young trees that are the preferred habitat for moose) and extermination of wolves and grizzly bears. This is land that is privately owned by large lumber and paper industries. Permits are distributed by a lottery system, with up to 10% of tags available to non-residents. If you’re more into herd size than antler size, Scandinavia and Finland are hard to beat, and the former USSR Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus and Russia in its European part offer some of the best bargains. So, there is such a thing as an OTC moose tag in the Lower 48! Moose are widely distributed throughout the state. Peaking at about 12,000-13,000 animals in the early 2000s, Wyoming moose population is now down to some 4,000. Bulls in the Lower 48 ( Alces alces) weigh from 800 to 1,000 pounds. I know that Maine offers tags. Now as you all know, the border between the USA and Canada west of the Great Lakes runs along the 48th parallel, which explains why Canada is a moose country and the USA not so much. This area is home to an incredible population of Canada Moose and has some excellent hunting opportunities that few other hunting outfitters in Russia or North America (to include Siberia, Alaska, Ontario, and the Yukon) can rival. You may have to climb hills or slog through the sloppy ground that surrounds the streams and lakes that attract moose. At higher elevations the ground will be more rugged, while the river valleys are more accessible and easier to navigate. In most parts of the range, the moose are seldom found south of the 50th parallel, and when they are, it’s usually in the mountainous regions. Moose have a very keen sense of hearing and hunters must be very quiet and patient while hunting. That being said, the extra commute is well worth it because this region offers some of the best opportunities in the lower 48 to score a 50-point bull moose. Moose Hunting in the Lower 48: Problems and Opportunities The best places to hunt moose are, beyond a shadow of doubt, Alaska and Yukon , where you find the biggest subspecies of all, Alaska-Yukon Moose , or the Kamchatka and North-East of Siberia, where the giant Kamchatka Moose reach the same impressive size. There are an estimated 2,200 moose in Vermont, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife. Incidentally, the management practices also offer advantages to hunters. The moose in Idaho are found in varied terrain. The best places to hunt moose are, beyond a shadow of doubt, Alaska and Yukon, where you find the biggest subspecies of all, Alaska-Yukon Moose, or the Kamchatka and North-East of Siberia, where the giant Kamchatka Moose reach the same impressive size. While they may not be quite as big as the Alaska-Yukons, any moose is a huge animal, with big bulls still sporting impressive headgear. However, there are other places to hunt big moose for a lot less. Most likely, the Rockies aren’t a moose-optimal environment, and are missing some plants that provide nutrients essential for reproduction. A large moose can yield up to 700 pounds of meat, which is not manageable for a person on foot over a long distance. However, limited draw is not the only way to get a moose permit in Maine. Maine has the most dense concentration of moose in the lower 48 states. The prime time for moose hunting … Moose hunting is one of the most exciting big game hunting experiences out there and the United States is loaded with hunting opportunities for this magnificent game animal. Logging activity in this region has actually created great opportunities for moose hunters. Snow may make some roads impassible, and property owners may close off roads that hunters expected to have available. Overall, 6,213 moose were harvested by legal hunters south of the Canadian border in the 2000-2001 hunting season. ... A guided hunt is your best recourse, but moose hunting without one is not uncommon. It also demonstrates the lowest reproduction rates. The lowest numbers of moose tags were issued in Washington (69) and Colorado (74); in both states, as well as in Idaho, North Dakota, and Minnesota, moose tags were not available to non-residents. We encourage our Moose hunters to schedule your hunting trip only after you have acquired your moose hunting tags. Maine is home to the highest population of moose in the Lower 48, estimated at up to 70,000 animals. Since moose can be found throughout Alaska, the terrain that you will be navigating during your hunt can vary, but it will almost always be rough. This lodge is currently under construction. Before the moose population in the state can grow again, the numbers of the animals must be kept down, so that the foraging resources may recover. 475 moose tags were issued in 2020. Your chances to draw are slim if you don’t have 20-21 preference points. With large swaths of the state available for hunting, and moose that have adapted to almost every habitat, finding the environment that best suits your preferences and abilities is not difficult. My 2019 moose season was a great one with lots of moose rutting activity. Landowners are open to the idea of a moose season, either by ‘nuisance permits’ or via a lottery system, but it doesn’t sound very plausible in the nearest future. Moose hunting season is September 15 to November 29. And human harvest continues to be an irreplicable method of moose population control. -  Designed by Thrive If you use a guide service, they should take the lead to make sure you have permission to hunt on private land, but it is ultimately your job to obey the rules. There’s also bald eagles, falcons, owls, grouse, not to mention a plethora of cutthroat trout. .300 Winchester Magnum (source https://wyomingwildlife.org/science-friday-how-are-wyomings-moose-doing/). The highest concentration of moose is found in the northeast part of the state. There is a slim chance that one year, no or only a few bowhunters would hunt moose as those that were drawn only hunted with ML or rifle. Trying to scratch them off, moose lose lots of hair and become vulnerable to hypothermia. GMU's (Game Management Units) 17/171. Some people may ask, why, if Nature has self-regulatory mechanisms? All in all, it appears that the peak of moose populations of 20 years ago was not a “new normal”, but an anomaly. Residents pay $125 for their tags, and non-residents $1,250. If you’re lucky enough to draw a permit, it will specify the season dates. Shiras Moose, the smallest of North American Moose subspecies, occupies the Rocky Mountains, and can be found in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Utah. A stable population of about 40 moose exists in Wisconsin, and in Minnesota average population estimates are at about 3,150. 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