Maine provides classic Northeast hunting with moose, white-tailed deer, black bear, and wild turkey across its vast North Woods, boreal forests, and Atlantic coastline.
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 zone.
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.
| GMU | 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 | — | — |
+ 133 more Deer seasons
| GMU | 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 | — | — |
+ 55 more Bear seasons
Maine season dates vary by species and zone. Archery seasons typically open first, followed by firearms and muzzleloader. This page lists 427 Maine season dates—check the species tables above for exact opening and closing 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.
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Maine Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Maine on our interactive hunting map.
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