A Dream Maine Moose Hunt

Jake Haskell had been dreaming of a Maine moose hunt for years, so when he was fortunate enough to draw a bull tag for Zone 2—deep in northern Maine near the Canadian border—it felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

 

The week of his hunt brought crisp weather, strong winds, and steady rain, but Jake was undeterred. He and his team covered miles of rugged terrain, navigating dirt roads by truck and trekking through dense hardwood forests and sprawling clear-cuts left by logging operations. The landscape was as daunting as it was breathtaking. After days of hard work and persistence, Jake was able to harvest a magnificent 52-inch bull moose. Even now, as he reflects on the experience, it feels almost surreal—a dream fulfilled in the wilds of northern Maine.