Frequently Asked Questions

What zones do I list on my moose permit application?

Zones 5,1,4,2,8,6,3,9,14 and 7 in that order

Please contact us with any lottery questions or advice. Our season and zone preferences change yearly due to previous season’s success and sightings, along with available permit numbers for the upcoming Maine moose hunting season. If you are drawn for a permit in a zone other than your top choices, Epic Adventures would be more than happy to assist with getting your permit swapped for a better Maine moose hunting zone if you are booking a hunt with us. We have swapped many permits in the past, including cow tags for bull tags, and have a lot of experience with the swaps! Our recommendation is not based on what would be easiest on us, but rather what zone and season will give you the best odds at harvesting a trophy Maine moose.

What happens after I harvest a moose?

Removal of your trophy Maine moose from the woods, whole if possible and quartered if not, then transportation of the moose to a checking station and a reputable butcher shop for processing. The butcher will process the moose to your specifications and package/freeze the meat so that it can be taken home with you. If you are driving to Maine for your hunt, we recommend bringing four medium to large coolers that can be packed with the frozen meat for your trip home. If you are flying in for your hunt, we recommend that you arrive with only one piece of checked luggage, so that you will be able to take two meat boxes weighing just under 50 pounds a piece, as checked luggage home with your frozen meat. Remaining meat can either be overnighted frozen in meat boxes via FedEx at your expense or donated. Moose meat is extremely good table fare and we recommend taking home as much as you can. Whether you are taking home all, some, or none of the meat we REQUIRE that you pay for the processing of your moose. On average the butchering cost is about $0.55 -0.75/lb of dressed weight and averages $450-$850 overall. You should be prepared for the extra butchering cost before you arrive for your hunt and most butchers do not take credit card or check. If you would like to take your moose home in quarters for processing near your home, we would be glad to help you quarter your moose and prep it for your trip home. If you do plan on taking your moose home quartered, it would be helpful to bring a set of game bags you can put the quarters in and take home with you to keep after the hunt.
Caping of your trophy Maine moose for taxidermy purposes by your guide (will not be salted and skull plate will not be boiled, hide will be caped off of skull and then frozen by butcher or taken back to camp for your trip to the taxidermist if you choose to mount your moose)
Taxidermy or European mount services are available. We recommend the former owner of Epic Adventures Brian Donaghy, who is also a licensed Maine taxidermist with over 20 years’ experience and would love to complete your Maine moose hunting experience by bringing your trophy Maine moose back to life.

Why choose a remote camp?

There are so many reasons that our remote camp is the way to go. Some say it's the quiet nights when you hear a faint cow moose call in the distance or looking up at a frosty night sky filled with more stars than you’ve seen in years. Maybe it’s the feeling that you get after a week of hunting hard, sleeping on a cot, and pushing yourself further than you thought you were capable of… that feeling of accomplishment. We’ve found these hunts to be the most rewarding. Our remote tent camps are extremely comfortable canvas style outfitter tents, complete with cots, wood stoves and hearty meals, that will hit the spot after a long hunt.

Am I guaranteed to get a moose?

Even though we have a very high success rate on our Maine moose hunting trips over the last fifteen years, it is still hunting and we can not guarantee you a moose. In six days of hunting you WILL have an opportunity to harvest a bull. We will give you our honest opinion on whether we think that bull is a mature trophy Maine moose for the area and whether he meets your expectations laid out before the start of the hunt. Typically our success rate on mature bulls is factored around you being able to hunt a full six days, your physical ability to hunt hard the entire time, and your willingness to follow your guide's instruction.

What type of rifle should I bring for my moose hunt?

Since most of our moose are harvested at less than 100 yards and oftentimes less than 50 yards, any 30-caliber rifle like the 30-06 or calibers like the 300-win mag, 35 Whelen, 7mm mag, 308, 270 are fine. We also recommend low power scopes. A scope that goes down to at least 3x power is a minimum. A 1x or 2x power is often preferred. Shot placement is always the most important regardless of caliber, but we recommend the heaviest bullet you can shoot with your caliber and recommend a quality bullet like Barnes Triple Shock TSX, Swift A-frame, or Trophy Bonded Bearclaw bullets. Lead core ballistic tip bullets should be avoided.

Can I hunt a moose with a bow?

During our Maine moose hunts, especially the September hunt, bulls will often be called into close range. If you have ever wanted to harvest a trophy bull with a bow, September is a great archery option. We recommend draw weights of 60 pounds or more, with heavy arrows, and solid broad heads (not expandable).