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19 June 2011, 22:57
J_Zola
Maine Moose, I got picked!
Well I got picked for a maine moose permit for zone 9. Any suggestions for quides? I all ready have been contacted about switching with someone who has a zone 1 permit. Any opinions about zone 1 verse zone 9. Zone 1 is for sept and zone 9 is oct. Thanks.
19 June 2011, 23:27
Donald Nelson
Well I don't know any thing about this guide service but have started looking at them for a bear hunt. Maybe someone here knows about them?

http://pleasantriverguides.com/moosehunt.htm


Molon Labe

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20 June 2011, 01:10
J_Zola
Thanks Donald they just called me. Must be alot of guides cold calling thru the list.
20 June 2011, 01:31
Texfire
Hi How long have you been trying for your tag? This was my thirteenth yr and no drawFrowner Good luck to ya!!
20 June 2011, 01:37
J_Zola
Texfire, around 5 years.
20 June 2011, 01:50
Donald Nelson
If you decide to use them let me know how it works out.


Molon Labe

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20 June 2011, 02:45
Gojoe
quote:
Originally posted by J_Zola:
Well I got picked for a maine moose permit for zone 9. Any suggestions for quides? I all ready have been contacted about switching with someone who has a zone 1 permit. Any opinions about zone 1 verse zone 9. Zone 1 is for sept and zone 9 is oct. Thanks.


I live here, and I have a permit. Zones 2,3,5,6 are the best bet. I have zone 3 Smiler


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20 June 2011, 02:46
Gojoe
quote:
Originally posted by Gojoe:
quote:
Originally posted by J_Zola:
Well I got picked for a maine moose permit for zone 9. Any suggestions for quides? I all ready have been contacted about switching with someone who has a zone 1 permit. Any opinions about zone 1 verse zone 9. Zone 1 is for sept and zone 9 is oct. Thanks.


I live here, and I have a permit. Zones 2,3,5,6 are the best bet. I have zone 3 Smiler


1&4 are good but you will be camping.


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20 June 2011, 05:47
jsl3170
sept or oct in wmd 3 gojoe?
20 June 2011, 06:33
StormsGSP
Congrats! This was my first year entering any draws- hope to draw moose by the time I'm 50 (27 years).


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20 June 2011, 06:43
ravenr
I got a fun ticket for bull moose
this year here in wyoming!!!
GO MOOSE HUNTERS!!!!
good luck and safe travels
20 June 2011, 07:52
Gojoe
quote:
Originally posted by jsl3170:
sept or oct in wmd 3 gojoe?


October


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20 June 2011, 17:24
jsl3170
do you favor the broccoli or the woods?
20 June 2011, 17:41
Gojoe
quote:
Originally posted by jsl3170:
do you favor the broccoli or the woods?


I favor the woods and choppings. Broccoli field hunting turn the whole thing into a spectator event.


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20 June 2011, 18:39
jsl3170
we're staying on madawaska lake and the next road up 161 gets us back into the Blackstone so that is my initial thought. I'd really like to call in a bull this time.
20 June 2011, 21:03
Gojoe
Try between RT.161 and RT 1, I travel 1A every day and see moose either coming or goin' day or night. THe Sullivan road is a good bet and it intersects 161, it's the road to Blackstone and on to Van Buren.


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20 June 2011, 21:10
jsl3170
In 2008 I saw a corker of a bear on the Sullivan Road. Not enough time to get close and get out of the truck but a real beaut.

Off the Sullivan Road would you search for little ridges with streams/bogs in them or just hit all the side roads?
21 June 2011, 03:07
Gojoe
quote:
Originally posted by jsl3170:
In 2008 I saw a corker of a bear on the Sullivan Road. Not enough time to get close and get out of the truck but a real beaut.

Off the Sullivan Road would you search for little ridges with streams/bogs in them or just hit all the side roads?


In the late 80's the area was criscross with good road. Now most are deadended, But they make great trails to walk on for both man and moose. Park the truck, walk with an idea about any parallel roads. Look around for an older Delorne map.


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21 June 2011, 07:57
J_Zola
Has anyone hunted or heard of these guides?
http://www.mainetrophymoose.com/index.html
and
http://pleasantriverguides.com/
24 June 2011, 16:53
jsl3170
Hi J,

Southport is the island just west of us here in Boothbay. Never heard of that guy as a guide which doesn't necessarily mean anything but, I'd at least look for someone who lives near where you'll be hunting. Which zone are you in for starters? You can certainly 1/4 out a moose in Maine but generally it's not a wilderness hunt although you'll be in some mighty big woods!

Most folks use logging roads and then cover as much ground as they can spotting the choppings or they scout first and set up calling spots. That is except for one 3 where I'll be which is the most framland of all the zones. The game changes a little there.

We just set up our guide but did it a little differently this time. I'll be happy to help in any way I can.

Jeff
25 June 2011, 22:31
Doug Pisano
I'd also try the OXBOW Lodge and Outfitters. I've hunted with them before and they are quite good.

GL....17 years and no permit (Yet!)


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25 June 2011, 23:25
Gojoe
quote:
Originally posted by Doug Pisano:
I'd also try the OXBOW Lodge and Outfitters. I've hunted with them before and they are quite good.

GL....17 years and no permit (Yet!)


Keep putin' in, I waited 18 years the first time. Not so long for this one. Cool


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27 June 2011, 18:17
jsl3170
Agreed. DeLorme is the best here. In fact, at corporate HQ down in Yarmouth, they have the biggest globe in the world. It is tilted as the planet is and rotates the same speed as the planet does. It stands some 40 feet tall in an enclosed, glassed-in space and one may walk up and down on three decks to see it within about 6 feet. All satellite imagery and then painted.

To say Africa is huge is one thing but to see Asia is truly awe inspiring!

Our luck is doubled: we have a bull and a cow tag for WMD 3 in October!