Bear season in Maine runs Aug 25 – Nov 29 across 61 WMDs.
| WMD | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMD 1 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 10 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 11 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 12 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 13 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 14 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 15 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 16 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 17 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 18 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 19 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 2 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 20 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 21 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 22 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 23 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 24 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 25 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 26 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 27 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 28 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 29 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 3 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 4 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMD 5 | General | Aug 25 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
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Bear season in Maine currently runs Aug 25 to Nov 29, across 61 season rows and 61 WMDs, split by weapon (Rifle).
The best WMDs for bear in Maine depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per WMD above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View WMD boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Maine seasons, public land, and license.