AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is accepting moose lottery permit applications online at www.mefishwildlife.com.

The department will no longer print and mail applications for the moose lottery in a cost-savings move, according to a statement issued by the department Tuesday.

“Everyone is encouraged to help the department in its efforts to save money by applying for the 2009 moose lottery by using the online application process,” Commissioner Roland “Danny” Martin said in the statement. “The online application process is quick and easy. Plus, applicants will get an instant confirmation of their entry into the lottery.”