A total of 3,705 hunters drew permits in Maine’s 2026 moose lottery. Some applicants drew their first year of applying, while others waited years for the opportunity to pursue the state’s largest game animal. The 2026 hunt includes 2,645 bull permits and 1,060 antlerless permits. A lot of time and effort goes into a successful moose hunt. Long before the season opens, hunters are scouting, setting trail cameras and searching for the best places …