IFW Moosehead region hunting report

    In the Moosehead region, moose season is Monday (Oct. 14.), and even though this season is a little later with the way the calendar falls, there is plenty of opportunity for hunters.
    “Some bulls will definitely be able to be called because they will be without cows, but they are probably going to be in the young vegetation where the food and visibility is good,” said IFW Wildlife Biologist Doug Kane. “Hunters may even see groups of moose, because post rut, that is what you often see.”

    Kane also noted that this year, there are a lot of bears around.
    “The beechnuts are here this year, so the bears are probably going to be out late this season, so they will probably even be available to deer hunters,” said Kane.
    Kane added that the grouse are just starting to show in the region, and that he is seeing a variety of sizes of turkeys in the region, indicative of the females re-nesting.