Moose Sep 29–Nov 29. Deer Oct 4–Oct 31. Bear Aug 25–Nov 29.
Maine hunting seasons cover 427 season dates statewide for Moose, White-tailed Deer, Black Bear and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and wmd.
Season data sourced from the Maine wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| WMD | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMD 1 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 10 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 11 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 12 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 13 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 14 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 15 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 16 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 17 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 18 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 19 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 2 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 20 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 21 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 22 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 23 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 24 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 25 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 26 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 27 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 28 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 29 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 3 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 4 | Rifle | Sep 29 — Nov 29 | — | — |
+ 37 more Moose seasons
| WMD | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMD 1 | Archery | Oct 4 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| WMD 1 | Rifle | Nov 3 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 1 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 6 | — | — |
| WMD 10 | Archery | Oct 4 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| WMD 10 | Rifle | Nov 3 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 10 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Dec 6 | — | — |
| WMD 11 | Archery | Oct 4 — Oct 31 | — | — |
| WMD 11 | Rifle | Nov 3 — Nov 29 | — | — |
+ 175 more Deer seasons
| WMD | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMD 1 | Rifle | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 10 | Rifle | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 11 | Rifle | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 12 | Rifle | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 13 | Rifle | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 14 | Rifle | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 15 | Rifle | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMD 16 | Rifle | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — |
+ 53 more Bear seasons
Maine hunting season currently spans Sep 29 to Nov 29 for Moose, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by wmd and weapon. This page lists 427 Maine season dates.
Maine offers hunting for 4 species, including Moose, White-tailed Deer, Black Bear and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See WMD boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Maine on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Maine public land, license, and regulations.