This story was originally published in September 2019.

The old adage of moose-hunting holds that once a hunter pulls the trigger, all the fun is over. That’s because in many cases, actually extracting the moose from the woods can present any number of challenges.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. The state’s moose biologist, Lee Kantar of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, has offered a few tips for both before and after the shot is fired. Follow his advice, and you’re sure to face fewer pitfalls on your own hunt.

Whole or quartered? Make up your mind early.

“You’d think everyone would have made the decision conscientiously, that they’re either going to quarter the moose in the field or take it out whole,” Kantar said.

Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Luckily,

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