For this coming deer season, a total 84,745 anydeer permits are. Back to top a nonresident who owns 25 or more acres of land in maine and leaves land open to hunting, holds a valid hunting license, and is not otherwise prohibitedby law, may hunt deer on the resident only day, anywhere in the state. With the same 2016 schedule, adding in the sundays, 5 more weekend days would be added. With the largest moose population in the lower 48, being selected in the maine moose lottery provides a hunter with the chance to experience a traditional hunt unlike youve ever been on.
Youth across the state saturday got to kick off this years hunting season. Hunt maine for sea ducks, sea ducks, and more sea ducks. From 2005 to 2016, the number of hunters declined below 4,000 annually. Trophy bucks from the maine woods reserve your hunt. Early numbers show strong hunting season january 6, 2019 maine, gazettenet. Maines deer species maines abundant deer population includes one of the largest of the 30 subspecies of whitetailed deer. A complete summary of season dates and bag limits is provided in the nh hunting and trapping digest, published each year in august. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of all field trial permits until further notice. On the very first day of the season which happened to be halloween my dad shot a great buck. Northern maine has some of the most extraordinary trophy whitetail deer hunting in the united states. Aug 28, 2017 in addition to a season that starts in august and ends after thanksgiving, maine allows hunters to take two bears, one by hunting and one by trapping. All season dates on this page are effective for the current license year, which runs from september 1 to august 31.
Deer baiting debated june 7, 2016 maine, bangor daily news. In 2016, maines regular seasons occurred as follows. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. Here are a few photos and comments that our bear hunters shared with us after their fall 2016 bear. To comply with the governors stay at home order and help prevent the spread of covid19, the n. Although the black bear hunting season opens the last monday in.
Nunez jr two fbi agents track down a missing persons case which leads them to a group of stock brokers who hunt people for sport. While you wont get to take a high number of deer in maine, you might still fill your freezer with a true northernwoods giant. Hunters took 32,000 deer during the 2018hunting season, the states highest harvest since 2002. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits. We prebait for a month or longer, and bait at least 2 sites for every bear hunter booked. General hunting season 1517, 2025 september 16, 2019 november 7, 2019 5 wild turkeys either sex, any age 26 september 16, 2019 november 7, 2019 3 wild turkeys either sex, any age. General hunting season dates for the current hunting season. We would like to take a minuite to thank all of you for coming to matagamon for our 2015 hunting season we look forward to a great 2016 season. Share hints and ideas with other hunters from maine.
Hunting dates and seasons new hampshire fish and game. Maine moose hunting information the 2014 lottery online application is now open. New hampshire has a 7day fall shotgun turkey season only in wmus d2, g, h1, h2, i1, i2, j1, j2, k, l, m. In 2016, hunters harvested 2,859 bear and 68% were taken over bait, 21% with dogs, 2% by deer hunters, 1% by stillhunting or stalking prior to deer season, and 4% in traps. With tom sizemore, eric roberts, clifton powell, miguel a. The map below depicts the winners of the 2016 maine moose lottery by the entrants town of. Maine bear hunting seasons 2020 maine black bear hunts from stands. In addition to a season that starts in august and ends after thanksgiving, maine allows hunters to take two bears, one by hunting and one by trapping. Make this hunting season another safe season youtube.
Maine hunting season to sign up for free alerts, please click on the sign up button at the top of the page. Maine hunting seasons, 20192020 if youre considering east coast exploration, maine s hunting seasons might be the place for you. Bring your bow or firearm of choice and sit at the most active sites in. Bear hunting update 2016 foggy mountain guide service. Post pictures of your successful deer hunt in maine. In 2016, down east books published georges book, maine sporting. The state offers deer, moose, bear and small game seasons throughout the fall and spring. During the 2017 bear season, we initially received bear teeth from 2,502 of 2,897 successful hunters 86%. May 23, 20 the deer hunter in maine is not alone since nearly 200,000 hunters vie for the around 30,000 whitetailed deer which are are taken annually during deer hunting season there. Hunting out of deer camp for the first three days of the rifle season in northwestern maine.
Waugh completed maines big game grand slam, taking a. Experience maines premier wing shooting, sea ducks come in low and deceivingly fast, making the shooter not only admire their beauty, but agility and speed as well. In 2016, hunters harvested 2,859 bear and 68% were taken over bait, 21% with dogs, 2% by deer hunters, 1% by still hunting or stalking prior to deer season, and 4% in traps. The use of lead shot and the use of a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells is permitted. And make sure everyone is safe, follows the rules out there and goodluck. Moose hunting in maine is one of the most incredible experiences that a sportsman can embark on. Maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife announces. In 2016, down east books published georges book, maine sporting camps, and islandport press published george and his wife lindas travel book, take it from me, about their favorite maine inns and restaurants.
Nov 16, 2016 hunting out of deer camp for the first three days of the rifle season in northwestern maine. Statebystate hunting data archery trade association. Deer hunting in northern maine utilizes all hunting methods, still hunting, tracking white tails, spotting, tree stands and deer calls. Trophy whitetail deer hunting outfitters in maine allagash. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of. The moose hunting season in maine runs from late september to the end of november and is permit onlyso be sure to plan ahead. What would that do to the participation rate for both saturday and sunday.
In 1830, a decade after maine became a state, a law was passed that set the moose and deerhunting season at september 1 to december 31. The deer hunter in maine is not alone since nearly 200,000 hunters vie for the around 30,000 whitetailed deer which are are taken annually during deer hunting season there. When planning your trophy trip, trust a seasoned registered maine guide to get you to the right place at the right time. Thirty nine states allow it in all hunting seasons, another 7 allow it in some. Orrington, maine news center last years mild winter allowed many deer to survive, so the state increased the number of any deer hunting permits by 60 percent. There are very few areas in the world that contain more 200 poundplus bucks per square mile than the north woods of maine. The maine warden service is back on patrol throughout the rugged woods of the pine tree state. Purchase of a turkey permit and a nh hunting license for those age 16 or older allows the taking of one male turkey during the spring gobbler season and one male or hen turkey during the fall.
Crows are neither migratory waterfowl or migratory game birds. Summary of the 2017 bear hunting season initial age report. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. The harvest included 18,000 bucks, most of which fell to firearms hunters. Find all of your maine hunting seasons information right here.
Rack of the year award trophy bucks maine deer hunting. These dates and districts are proposed and are subject to change. Season dates for hunting and trapping are revised annually. The following are general dates for the maine hunting season. All dates are inclusive except that hunting is prohibited on sunday. Information appearing in this book may not be valid after july, 2016. If you would like to know the age of the bear you harvested in 2017, see 2017 bear age report pdf. New season dates are posted in late summer, or you can visit future big game hunting seasons to determine future dates for big game. Thanks to all of our bear hunters for a great 2016 season.
In 1830, a decade after maine became a state, a law was passed that set the moose and deer hunting season at september 1 to december 31. Westbrook, maine saturday marked residents only day the first day of deer hunting season for the state of maine. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for maine hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. As in the past, some bear teeth are received later and sent to the lab for. Regular archery season from sept 29th to oct 28th, 2, general firearms season. View bear, deer, moose, and wild turkey harvest and age reports from the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife. Archers took 2,100 deer, and residents accounted for 93% of the harvest. Waugh completed maine s big game grand slam, taking a moose, bear, turkey and deer in the same calendar year. This season the game wardens snare a pair of brothers who are aiming to poach deer, scramble to save a tangled great blue heron, diffuse a volatile situation when a hunting family gets confrontational, and bring closure to one of the most confounding mysteries in maine warden service history. Sunkhaze meadows national wildlife refuge hunting regulations. While the northern big woods automatically comes to mind when most people think maine hunting, the southern counties continue to hold higher deer numbers. Oct 22, 2016 orrington, maine news center last years mild winter allowed many deer to survive, so the state increased the number of any deer hunting permits by 60 percent.
On the very first day of the season which happened. This is the production of my harvest of a rifle season deer in maine. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Remember, im talking only of deer hunting, firearms season. Fall shotgun season hunting new hampshire fish and game. Black bear hunting is our life at foggy mountain guide service. Please reference the season table above for more details. Maine is divided into wildlife management districts wmd that determine regional season start and end dates. Brycen waugh, 8, of mexico, maine, shows off the deer he shot while hunting in 2016. Nov 09, 2016 hunting is one of the safest activities in maine. Well never hunt on sunday in maine georges outdoor news.
This time of year is also great trout, salmon, and bass fishing and many hunters will have the ability to cast and blast, while spring bear hunting with penobscot guide service. Suppose that maine did begin to allow sunday hunting. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. In 2014, george also won a maine press association award for writing the states bet sports blog. Northern maine is the whitetails northernmost range, where early november snowfall and rut offer hunters plentiful deer activity and premier tracking conditions throughout the month. Lets keep it that way by keeping the following safety tips in mind when heading into the woods.