BANGOR DAILY NEWS • October 1, 2025
The 2025 September moose hunt was a tough season for many, with all wildlife management zones seeing a decline in harvest numbers compared with 2024. Maine’s moose biologist, Lee Kantar, said during the roughly two- to three-week rut, cows come into and out of estrus in stages, while bulls search for receptive cows. Kantar noted that drought and warm weather likely affect moose movements, feeding behavior and times of activity, and may lead them to use smaller home ranges, staying closer to areas with moisture and green vegetation.