Maine moose record book

Sep 27, 2017 the bull moose on this list are the biggest entries from each subspecies of moose currently listed in the safari club international record book. Also, for those planning ahead, soundtracks to most of these will be reissued on vinyl on record store day. Maine moose watching moose watching tour maine moose safari. Cliff damon and a few helpers were trying to fit the mount of his state record moose into his house in livermore, maine. Moose shed hunter tim bradach of gilbert, minnesota, picked up the find of a lifetime this winter when he discovered the remains of two recordbook bulls that died after locking horns in an epic. Awesome music movie and video game store in new hampshire maine and right here. Man kills record alaskan moose like the old man in hemingways famous sea tale, tom condon waited a long time for the kill of a lifetime. Permits to hunt moose are awarded on a lottery system, with applications due by the first monday in april. Boileau s behemoth moose scored an incredible 666 38. In 2011, the maine moose u18 midget team won the state championship, beating the previous seasons champions lewiston gladiators 30. Traditional maine moose hunting by calling and stalking in northern maine.

Jun 11, 2018 more than 1,600 people gathered in maine to set guinness world record for moose call attendees at the skowhegan moose festival attempted to whinny their way into the record books. Mastc began in 1978 by brothers dick and jean arsenault and a group of hunters and conservationists with the goal of honoring and recording the biggest game in the state of maine. The maine moose hunt lasts just one week per year, usually the first full week of october. Worlds record moose verified by boone and crockett outdoorhub. I actually picked this book up in a candy store in maine that is famous for a 1700 pound chocolate moose. In fact, the rest of it was already in the freezer. A crowd saturday packed the threeday moose festival, which included live music, food, childrens activities and a moose. Cliff and laurie damon, livermore, maine, pose by cliffs moose, which dressed out at 931 pounds.

Not only did the moose have a massive outside spread of 56, but it also had a ridiculous 20 points on each antler, which is one of the reasons why it scored so high. Awesome independent cd dvd video game and book store. This maine moose book tell a story about a kind grandfather and his young grandson rescue a baby moose. More than 1,600 people in maine tried to set world record. Jan 22, 2015 the quality of moose maine produces is world class with several bulls taken every year that make the record books. Each year approximately 3,000 lucky permit holders are drawn and assigned a hunting area, bull or cow tag, and hunting week.

The bulls antlers had 14 points on the right side and 18 points on the left. These stunning, full color photographs showcase moose in their natural habitat. From the list of lottery applicants, the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife will administer a chance drawing to select winners for a maine moose hunting permit. For many visitors, catching a glimpse of the iconic maine moose is a onceinalifetime. Private, personalized maine moose watching expeditions into the north maine woods, our maine moose safaris provide private van tours and canoe tours into our secret spots around pristine moosehead lake and greenville, maine. Moose range throughout most of canada, alaska, the rocky mountains and many of the northern united states. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the maine moose privacy policy. Skowhegan aims for moosecalling guinness world record. Together, boy and beast play hideandseek not the best game for a moose, walk to the general store, then take a tour of maine. State biologists estimate the maine moose population to be around 75,000thats the largest concentration of moose in the country next to alaska. More than 1,600 people gathered in maine to set guinness world record for moose call attendees at the skowhegan moose festival attempted to. Check with us about swapping your cow tag for a bull tag, or changing your wildlife management district. In the past years we have managed to take several bulls with impressive racks. Oct 12, 2012 man kills record alaskan moose like the old man in hemingways famous sea tale, tom condon waited a long time for the kill of a lifetime.

We have the experience to obtain one of these whitetail. Dec 12, 2017 the hill gould buck still holds the maine state record for nontypical deer antlers. Hunt moose in wmd zones 3,6,2,1,4,5,7,8,9,10 with experienced and registered maine moose guides. Trophy maine moose hunting now offering maine black bear hunts. Thinking about going on a moose hunt in the near future. A crowd saturday packed the threeday moose festival, which included live music, food, childrens activities and a. But after 73 years of hunting, condon, of soldonta, alaska, got just what he was looking for a massive 1,500 pound bull moose with a 73inch spread and 10inch base. In spring 2014, the maine moose junior franchise was sold to jeff dupere and renamed the maine timberwolves as well as a relocation to lewiston, maine, to play in the androscoggin bank colisee. These are biggest moose kills in the safari club international record book. Southern maine exception the southern maine moose hunt is a slight variation on this because of the areas low overall moose density. Shed hunter finds two minnesota recordbook moose locked.

Guided moose hunts are offered in maines wildlife management districts zones 18, 19, 27, 28. A bull moose taken by a hunter in 20 in yukon territory has been verified by the boone and crockett club as a new worlds record. Many visitors come to maine in search of the big moose and never find him male bull moose or her female moose cow. Maines state record moose stories and adventures guide. Uncharted supply co founder, christian schauf, heads in to the mountains of british columbia to test himself as well as the gear his company makes. Safari club international recognizes four north american subspecies of moose. I met a moose in maine one day hardcover june 16, 2008 by ed shankman author. Deer hunting is by no means easy, and requires a good deal of patience, along with the ability to cover great distances or maintain a stand. Maine moose hunts littleton me 04730 call 2072542008. They fly about in a seaplane, they run the penobscot river on a raft made of logs, they hang out on a dock in camden, and they finish off with some chocolate moose cake at a. A person can purchase up to six chances in the moose drawing.

Moosecalling in skowhegan seeks to set guinness world record. Maine is lucky enough to be one of only a few states in the u. Moose facts the moose is the official state animal of maine. These areas are all located in eastern maine, commonly referred to as downeast. Click through to see photos of the monster bruin and to read knoxs story. They fly about in a seaplane, they run the penobscot river on a raft made of logs, they hang out on a dock in camden, and they finish off with some chocolate moose cake at a cafe in portland. A story about a grandfather and his grandson rescuing a baby moose. The moose north america or elk eurasia, alces alces, is a member of the new world deer subfamily and is the largest and heaviest extant species in the deer family. Whether you are interested in upland birds, small game or big game like moose, deer, and bear, the maine highlands is a haven for hunters. Curbside pickup is available in all locations we are not buying back used items right now. In maines antler record book there is a set of shed antlers that would be the world record canadian moose if that moose had been taken by a hunter. So its no surprise that throughout moose hunting history, some gigantic bulls have been taken. Maine lighthouses directory l weather in maine l maine tide charts l fun facts l fall in maine l winter in maine.

Oct 24, 2018 uncharted supply co founder, christian schauf, heads in to the mountains of british columbia to test himself as well as the gear his company makes. And remember, although usually moose are not aggressive, they are still wild animals and deserve our respect. The moose finished the season in third place but were ousted in two games. Jun 07, 2018 well, according to the folks at main street skowhegan, youll set a record and be tops for the moose calling category in the guinness world records book. The number of record book qualifying moose taken by this team is testament to the quality of staff and their dedication in providing an outdoor experience that will not be forgotten.

Well, according to the folks at main street skowhegan, youll set a record and be tops for the moose calling category in the guinness world records book. Mar 03, 2010 moose shed hunter tim bradach of gilbert, minnesota, picked up the find of a lifetime this winter when he discovered the remains of two record book bulls that died after locking horns in an epic. Allagash guide service is located in the northwestern corner of maine along the quebec border. The hill gould buck still holds the maine state record for nontypical deer antlers. Little did he know a little beginners luck, and some good shooting, would yield a new staterecord, 699pound bear in maine.

The bull moose on this list are the biggest entries from each subspecies of moose currently listed in the. Under current law, searun atlantic salmon are considered federallyendangered, and no fishing is permitted for this species. Nearly 40 years later, thousands of deer, bear, moose and turkey have been harvested and added to our records book forever preserving maines unparalleled hunting tradition. Bring your camera to capture photos of maine moose and other maine wildlife, or arrange a more leisurely maine moose safari that allows you to sketch or paint maine moose. A young boy is befriended by a moose and experiences all kinds of fun with him, not only in his home, but also in the town and other towns of maine. The maine moose were a tier iii junior a ice hockey team from hallowell. Standing as high as seven feet at the shoulders and weighing up to 1,600 pounds, they are powerful, magnificent animals. Alaskan moose hunt biggest moose we have ever seen stuck n the rut 1 duration. That, being said, you would think hunters would be flocking to maine to moose hunt. Recognizing and preserving maines biggest deer, bear, moose and turkey. Historically we have submitted from 35 moose per year into the record books. Moose hunt dates and rates moose hunt trophy photo gallery call us to reserve your hunt of a lifetime.

Moose are distinguished by the broad, palmate openhand shaped antlers of the males. Shiras moose, eastern canada moose, western canada moose, and alaskayukon moose. With big bulls standing nearly seven feet tall and weighing up to 1,500 pounds, moose are massive animals and are the largest species in the deer family. This is the final book in her wolf hall historical fiction trilogy about oliver cromwell. Black bear is also abundant and we offer fully guided hunts, with several state record book animals being taken in the past three years. Muskeg saves the day is a maine moose book written by susan williams beckhorn. Moose are one of north americas largest game animals, second only to the bison. When visiting maine travelers enjoy the coast and maine lobster, but the highlight to any maine vacation is a guided maine moose watching tour to see the maine moose. Maine moose watching moose watching tour maine moose. Louis cataldo photo by john holyoke, bdn staff december 12, 2017 10.

This focuses on the period after anne boleyns death. Nov 30, 2019 maine state record book holder at 222 lbs. Book for 2021 today, or get on our waiting list for 2022 or 2023 for. A limited number of tags recently approved by the legislature and only available from select lodges were offered for the first time ever in 2019. Louis cataldo photo by john holyoke, bdn staff december 12. A record breaking alaskan bull moose harvesting a giant. Nearly 40 years later, thousands of deer, bear, moose and turkey have been harvested and added to our records book forever. We offering trophy moose hunts for maine bull moose. Maine operates its moose hunt on a permitonly basis and you must be selected in order to participate. Maine moose hunts guide service wmd 1,2,3,4,5,6 moose. These stunning, full color photographs showcase moose in. Worlds record moose verified by boone and crockett. Unfortunately moose cannot be taken within city limits without a draw tag for certain areas. The record was established on june 9, 2018, at the skowhegan moose festival at the state fairgrounds when 1,054 people joined in the world record attempt led by roger lambert, a registered maine.

Tags are available in maines most productive moose zones. They bring him home, feed him milk and soup and name him muskeg. Our clients have harvested 9 animals large enough to qualify for entry into boone and crockett, sci, pope and young as well as the maine antler skull and trophy book in the past two seasons. Sep 18, 2012 little did he know a little beginners luck, and some good shooting, would yield a new state record, 699pound bear in maine. So if you see that flashing moose sign on the highway, stay alert. Theres been no better record keeper of massive bullwinkles than the boone and crockett club, which divides its book into alaskanyukon moose and canada moose.

With a final score of 26358 boone and crockett points, the. But after 73 years of hunting, condon, of soldonta, alaska, got just what he was looking for a massive 1,500 pound bull. At 50 yards, one shot placed dale at the top of the shiras moose record book list with his 184 3. Skowhegans moose calling contest set world record portland. Caribou hunts have resulted in some magnificent records, as well as some wonderful. Feb 16, 2017 unfortunately moose cannot be taken within city limits without a draw tag for certain areas.

Using this online service you will be able to enter into the maine moose permit lottery. Once the leaves start to turn and the air gets a bit more crisp, thousands of hunters find themselves in the alaskan backcountry in hopes of finding a legal bull moose to fill their freezers, let alone a record breaking alaskan bull moose to remember for years to come. Several midseason departures left the roster depleted and many games were played with less than four full lines for the remainder of the year. Augusta maines 2012 fall moose hunting season, now in its third decade since its revival, ended with a record 2,895 moose taken by hunters, the department of inland fisheries and wildlife said. The quality of moose maine produces is world class with several bulls taken every year that make the record books.