The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s 2023 moose permit lottery application process is open. Applications for the moose permit lottery will be accepted online only.
To apply, go to mefishwildlife.com and fill out the online moose permit application. There, hunters will be able to indicate several preferences, including in which wildlife management districts (WMD) they are willing to accept a permit, and if they would accept a permit in another WMD if their name is drawn and all of their top choices are filled.
Hunters will also be able to select their preferred hunting season, whether or not they would accept an antlerless permit, and their choice of a sub-permittee.
They will also be asked if they want to apply for the Adaptive Unit Hunt (WMD 4A), according to a news release from the Augusta-based department.
Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 15.
The lottery permit drawing is scheduled for Saturday, June 10 in Augusta.