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To apply for Maine's moose lottery, residents and non-residents must submit an application through the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website between January 1st and April 15th. Applicants can choose from multiple permit types, including a moose permit and an antlerless moose permit. Winners are randomly selected and notified by mail in late July.
Eligibility and Permit Types
Applicants must be at least 10 years old to participate in the moose lottery. Residents and non-residents can choose from two permit types: a moose permit, which allows for the harvest of any-sex moose, and an antlerless moose permit, which allows for the harvest of only antlerless moose. Residents have a higher chance of winning a moose permit, while non-residents are only eligible for an antlerless moose permit.
Application and Drawing Process
To apply, submit a completed moose permit application through the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website between January 1st and April 15th. The application fee is $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents. A random drawing is held in late July, and winners are notified by mail. Winners have until September 30th to purchase their permit and begin hunting. If winners fail to purchase their permit, their spot is made available to the next eligible applicant.
Additional Tips and Reminders
Make sure to carefully review the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website for any changes to the application process or regulations. Winners must have a valid Maine hunting license and adhere to all Maine moose hunting regulations. Additionally, winners must report their harvested moose to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife within 7 days of harvest.
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