Moose Hunting Guided Trip in New Hampshire
Private Trip
Active hunting
Fiveday guided moose hunt on New Hampshire public landExperienced guides provide scouting, tracking, and strategic supportLotterydrawn moose tag required for booking eligibility
Looking for the ultimate big game challenge? This five-day guided moose hunt with Cast and Blast Guide Service puts you right in the heart of New Hampshire's prime moose country during the state's coveted nine-day season. We're talking about pursuing one of North America's largest game animals on public land with guides who know these woods like the back of their hand. This isn't your typical deer stand hunt – moose hunting demands patience, skill, and the right strategy. Our experienced guides handle the heavy lifting with pre-season scouting, real-time tracking support, and proven tactics that give you the best shot at tagging a bull of a lifetime. Just bring your hunting license, lottery-drawn moose tag, and your A-game.
This hunt takes place across New Hampshire's vast public lands during the state's tightly regulated nine-day moose season, typically running in mid-October when bulls are still responding to calls and the leaves provide perfect cover. You'll be working one-on-one with your guide – no crowded hunting parties here. Each morning starts before dawn with a game plan based on fresh sign, weather conditions, and recent moose activity in your assigned zone. Your guide knows the timber cuts, swamps, and feeding areas where these giants like to hang out. We'll set up in strategic locations for calling sequences, or move through the terrain when tracking fresh sign. The beauty of New Hampshire's moose hunting is the variety – one day you might be calling from a ridge overlooking a beaver pond, the next you could be following tracks through dense hardwood stands. Since you're hunting solo with your guide, you can adapt quickly when opportunities arise.
New Hampshire's moose habitat is a mix of northern hardwoods, coniferous forests, and wetland areas that create perfect corridors for these massive animals. Your guide will position you based on wind direction, natural funnels, and recent sign like rubs, tracks, and droppings. We use a combination of calling techniques – cow calls to bring in bulls during the rut, and strategic positioning near known feeding areas and water sources. You can hunt with your preferred weapon: shotgun, rifle, or bow, depending on what's legal in your specific zone and current state regulations. The terrain varies from rolling hills to thick swampland, so be ready for some hiking and potentially challenging retrieval situations. Our guides carry GPS units and are familiar with access roads for game recovery – crucial when you're dealing with an animal that can weigh 1,000 pounds or more. We'll also coach you on shot placement and the importance of patience when a bull finally shows himself.
New Hampshire moose are the real deal – we're talking about bulls that can stand six feet at the shoulder and sport antler spreads that'll make your jaw drop. These animals are most active during the pre-rut and rut periods in September and early October, but New Hampshire's season timing in mid-October still catches bulls that are responsive to calling. Bull moose can weigh anywhere from 700 to 1,200 pounds, with mature bulls carrying impressive antler spreads that can reach 60 inches or more. What makes hunting them so addictive is their unpredictability – a bull might come charging in to a cow call, or he might circle downwind and catch your scent before you ever see him. They move through the forest surprisingly quietly for their size, and their dark coloring helps them blend into the shadows. Cow moose are equally impressive, typically weighing 600-800 pounds. During October, you'll often find moose near water sources, in timber cuts where they browse on regenerating vegetation, and along the edges of wetlands where aquatic plants are still available. The challenge isn't just finding them – it's getting within range and making a clean, ethical shot on an animal this size.
A guided moose hunt in New Hampshire is about as good as big game hunting gets in New England. You're getting five full days with guides who live and breathe these woods, pre-season scouting that puts you in the right spots, and the knowledge that comes from years of experience with New Hampshire's moose population. Remember, you'll need that lottery-drawn moose tag before we can book your dates, so contact Cast and Blast Guide Service early to discuss available zones and plan your hunt. This is a hunter-only experience designed for someone ready to tackle one of the most challenging pursuits in North American hunting. The memories and the meat from a successful moose hunt will last a lifetime, and there's nothing quite like the moment when a big bull steps into an opening and gives you that shot you've been waiting for. Don't let another season pass – get your tag application in and let's start planning your New Hampshire moose hunt.
New Hampshire's moose are absolute giants - bulls can hit 1,500 pounds and stand six feet at the shoulder. These massive animals love wetlands, beaver ponds, and thick hardwood forests where they browse on aquatic plants and young saplings. Early morning and late evening are prime times when they're most active and visible. Our September season coincides perfectly with the rut, when bulls are vocal and moving more during daylight hours. What makes moose hunting special isn't just the challenge of tracking something that big through dense cover - it's the respect you develop for an animal this intelligent and aware. The meat is lean, mild, and feeds a family for months. Key tip: look for fresh rubs on smaller trees and listen for that distinct grunt during calling sequences.
Weare, NH