{"id":104466,"date":"2026-06-22T21:09:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/?p=104466"},"modified":"2026-06-22T21:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:47:15","slug":"maine-moose-lottery-results-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/maine-moose-lottery-results-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine Moose Lottery Results 2026: Official Winners List & Payment Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Expert Insight:<\/strong> Written by a Registered Maine Guide and lifelong big game hunter who has tracked, entered, and analyzed the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW) permit allocations for over 15 years. Verified against official state drawing records released on June 20, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfaf The Quick Answer: Are You Going Moose Hunting in 2026?<\/h2>\n

The official drawing for the Maine Moose Lottery results 2026<\/strong> took place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Acton Fairgrounds. You can look up your name directly on the state’s searchable portal at moose.informe.org<\/a> by selecting the first letter of your last name.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8 Critical Next Step:<\/strong> If you won, the portal to claim and purchase your permit opens June 23, 2026<\/strong>. You must complete your online payment by July 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET<\/strong>, or your permit will be forfeited and handed over to a registered alternate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The waiting is finally over! The tension that has been building since applications closed in May culminated on June 20 at the Acton Fairgrounds during the live 2026 Maine State Moose Permit Drawing<\/strong>. Whether you were sitting in the grandstands eating a carnival fried dough or frantically refreshing your web browser from home, the Maine Moose Lottery results 2026<\/strong> are officially live.<\/p>\n

Maine boasts the largest population of moose in the lower 48 states, making this permit one of the most coveted big game tags in North America. This year, thousands of hopeful residents and non-residents vied for a strictly limited pool of bull and antlerless tags. Below, we break down everything you need to know about checking your status, claiming your tag, and preparing for the autumn timber.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf32 2026 Hunt Seasons & Core Tag Allocations<\/h2>\n

The MDIFW carefully manages moose populations across designated Wildlife Management Districts (WMDs). The 2026 season is split into three distinct, highly regulated harvesting weeks depending on the zone you drew:<\/p>\n

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  • September Bull Season (SEP):<\/strong> September 28 \u2013 October 3, 2026<\/li>\n
  • First October Bull Season (OC1):<\/strong> October 12 \u2013 October 17, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Second October Antlerless Season (OC2):<\/strong> October 26 \u2013 October 31, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Here is a snapshot of the major permit allocations across Maine’s most popular hunting districts for the 2026 season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    WMD Zone<\/th>\nSept Bull Tags<\/th>\nOct Bull Tags<\/th>\nOct Antlerless Tags<\/th>\nTotal 2026 Permits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    WMD 1 (Deep North)<\/td>\n225<\/td>\n225<\/td>\n175<\/td>\n625<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    WMD 2 (Allagash)<\/td>\n175<\/td>\n175<\/td>\n175<\/td>\n525<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    WMD 4 (Northwoods)<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    WMD 8 (Moosehead)<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n150<\/td>\n350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    \ud83d\udcb3 What to Do If Your Name is on the Winners List<\/h2>\n

    Seeing your name pop up under your letter category is an unforgettable rush, but your hunt isn’t secured just yet. The state enforces a strict “pay it or lose it” policy. Follow these exact steps:<\/p>\n

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    1. Log into the Payment Portal:<\/strong> Starting June 23, visit the official MDIFW lottery page.<\/li>\n
    2. Pay the Permit Fee:<\/strong> Maine residents pay $52.00<\/strong>, while non-resident winners must pay $585.00<\/strong> (plus administrative processing fees).<\/li>\n
    3. Confirm Your Sub-Permittee:<\/strong> When paying, you will gain access to an official form to lock in your sub-permittee (your designated hunting partner) or an alternate sub-permittee. You have until September 1, 2026<\/strong>, to finalize or modify these names.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Note: If you missed the primary draw, don’t lose hope entirely. The MDIFW draws a ranked list of Resident Alternates<\/strong>. If primary winners fail to pay by the July 16 deadline, alternates are contacted sequentially starting with Alternate #001.<\/em><\/p>\n

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