Moose Auction

General Information

5 general season moose permits are available for 2027 and will be auctioned to the highest bidders

Your bid amount is for the moose permit only and includes the following:

• 10 day hunt ( Mon-Fri for 2 consecutive weeks)
• Guide expenses are separate cost
• State hunting licenses are not required on Penobscot Nation land
• Deadline to bid: June 25, 2027, 4pm
• Drawing: Bids will be opened by June 28, 2027.
• Successful bidders will be contacted by certified mail.

Penobscot Indian Nation is the ideal location for a guided moose hunt in Maine

Penobscot Nation land encompasses over 130,000 acres of pristine and majestic Maine wilderness which are divided into 8 separate territories, and the Tribe has exclusive jurisdiction over the harvesting of wildlife within the boundaries of the trust lands. Click here for a map of Penobscot Nation lands.

Penobscot Indian Nations offers the peak time and opportunity to hunt for the best moose Maine has to offer

2027 General season opens SEPTEMBER 20th – OCTOBER 1st (EXCLUDING SATURDAY & SUNDAY)

Penobscot Indian Nation Moose Stats

1000+ pound moose are regularly harvested on Penobscot Indian Nation land including state record holders. Below is a list of a few moose stats gathered by our big game biologist over the past few years.

• Antler Spreads: 50+ spreads recorded every season
• Average Age of Harvested Moose: 3.5 years
• Tribal success ratios: 97% overall
• State success ratios: 79% antlerless, 89% antler

Moose Lottery Winners

Congratulations to the 2026 Moose Lottery winners.

1. Ralph Riccio
2. Earl Peters
3. Henry Moncrief
4. Edward Newnom
5. Shwan Ogden

2027 Bid Application

Moose Guides