Scott Durand, of Frankinville, New Jersey shot one of the largest Maine moose registered in 2024, when he took this 931-lb. bull on September 23, 2024 in Marion Township with his .30-’06.
The rack will be recognized by Maine Skull and Antler Club, with a score of 178-2/8. The moose was tagged at Pineo’s True Value in Machias, and the weight was certified by Larry Libby at Spreader’s Butcher Shop, in Indian Township.
Scott told The Sportsman that he was very excited to learn that his name had been drawn for the moose permit. “I called my wife and said, ‘Baby, I won the lottery!’ She was very quiet. Then I clarified: ‘The Maine moose lottery!’ She later told me she thought I meant the Powerball or Mega Millions.”
This photo shows the immense size of the bull moose. Scott, the permit holder, is on the left; Scott’s 84-y.o. father is on the right, and in the center is guide Pat Gardner, of Great Meadow Guide Service, in East Machias.
