Moose
hunting regulations.
Huntable in 12 states — 1 with general season, 10 draw / limited entry. Click any state for the state-specific page.
Moose are the largest deer in the world, with mature bulls in interior Alaska weighing over 1,400 pounds and carrying antlers that span 70 inches across. North American populations occupy the boreal forest zone — Alaska, Canada, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and the upper Midwest plus reintroduced herds in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. They're solitary outside of breeding season, browsing willow and aquatic vegetation in summer and conifer browse in winter.
Most moose hunts in the Lower 48 are once-in-a-lifetime draw tags. Alaska, Canada, and Maine offer the most accessible general-season moose opportunities. The rut peaks in late September and produces the loudest, most aggressive moose behavior of the year — bull grunts, antler thrashing on willows, and rapid responses to cow calls. A bull moose down means days of meat care work in country that's rarely close to a road.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with your state wildlife agency. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
Where moose can be hunted
12 states- AlaskaAlaska Department of Fish and GameYGeneral seasonVerify →
- ColoradoColorado Parks and WildlifeDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- IdahoIdaho Department of Fish and GameDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- MaineMaine Department of Inland Fisheries and WildlifeDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- MinnesotaMinnesota DNRSSpecial permit / depredationVerify →
- MontanaMontana Fish, Wildlife & ParksDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- New HampshireNew Hampshire Fish and GameDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- North DakotaND Game and Fish DepartmentDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- UtahUtah Division of Wildlife ResourcesDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- VermontVermont Fish and WildlifeDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- WashingtonWashington Department of Fish and WildlifeDDraw / limited entryVerify →
- WyomingWyoming Game and Fish DepartmentDDraw / limited entryVerify →
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