Ep 5 Talking moose with State of Maine biologist Lee Kantar

Maine Moose Lottery, Winter Ticks & Moose Management with Biologist Lee Kantar | The True North Lifestyle PodcastIn this episode, we’re diving deep into Maine’s moose population with none other than State Moose Biologist Lee Kantar from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife — just in time for the Maine Moose Lottery on June 21st!Topics we cover include:🟤 Winter ticks and their devastating impact on moose (71% calf mortality!)🟤 Moose research and collaring projects dating back to 2014🟤 Cow/calf survival rates and predictive studies🟤 How body weight and tick loads determine survival in 8-month-old calves🟤 The Adaptive Moose Hunt and why it’s currently focused in Wildlife Management District 4🟤 Data collection methods, including helicopter transect line surveys🟤 Moose herd health: bull/cow/calf ratios🟤 How science and hard data shape moose hunt regulations in MaineHuge thanks to Lee Kantar and the team at MDIFW for joining us and sharing their insights. If you’re applying for a moose permit or just love talking big woods and big bulls, this one’s a must-listen.⸻🏠 Looking to buy or sell land, a home, a camp, or book a vacation rental in Western Maine?Gary Williamson is your go-to local expert and our trusted real estate guide!📞 Call/Text Gary: (207) 364-5326🔗 Learn more: https://www.cassiemason.com/about/julia-gary-williamson🏕️ Four Seasons Rentals: https://www.fourseasonsrealtymaine.comSupporting our sponsors helps us keep creating content and growing this channel — thank you for keeping the adventure alive!⸻🧭 Stay Connected & Live The True North Lifestyle:📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TrueNorthLifestyle👕 Gear: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com/shop🌐 Website: https://thetruenorthlifestyle.com📖 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BC7Yrdq1f/?mibextid=wwXIfr👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16597WbQ3B/?mibextid=wwXIfr📸 Instagram: @thetruenorthlifestyle⸻🛠️ Shoutout to Taylor Walker!🎙️ Taylor continues to crush it behind the scenes, making this podcast possible.🔪 Check out his handcrafted knives and tools at Walker Knife Co:➡️ https://walkerknifeco.com🔥 Built with pride. Ready for the woods.⸻🎯 Interested in sponsoring a future episode?We’d love to talk. Reach out at 📧 info@thetruenorthlifestyle.com to explore sponsorship opportunities.