We don't see one very often in the Southern part of Maine, but up in the Northern half of the state they are everywhere, the land the logging companies own.
A few weeks ago I was talking with the Game Warden about an ATV issue, he asked if I had any problems with Moose or Deer busting my fences. I told him how I build high tensile fence and it's typically not a problem, not much can hurt it. But anyway, he said if I did have an animal damaging fence like a moose or deer, if they were eating crops I can shoot them without obtaining a permit, I just have to report it within 12 hours and not move the carcass. The same goes for Bears that you may be afraid of killing your livestock. The law is basically the same for large game as it is for small game like woodchucks, most people don't dare to take these animals out, but the law is in our favor on this one. I asked what I can't kill, he mentioned the predatory birds like hawks. Sorry chickens and ducks. He also mentioned if I was going away and wanted a friend to take out a problem animal that I would have to get a permit for that. I believe there are basically no rules on how you take out the animal in this case, you can shoot them at night if you need to. Talk with your warden about the laws in your state before pulling the trigger. One more thing, I haven't taken advantage of the law.
