Maine Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Maine. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Maine state resources.

Maine Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season

  • September 27 – October 25, 2025
  • November 27 – December 13, 2025 (late archery; antlerless only with permit)

Muzzleloader Season

  • November 27 – December 13, 2025

Youth Deer Day

  • October 18, 2025

Regular Firearms Season

  • October 27 – November 29, 2025

Maine Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey

  • October 1–31, 2025 (shotgun and archery; select WMAs)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • May 2, 2026

Spring General Turkey

  • May 4–31, 2026

Maine Moose Season 2025

Moose Season (Permit Only)

  • September 29 – October 25, 2025 (limited permits by WMD lottery)

For complete regulations, visit the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.

Maine Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season

  • Expanded Archery (designated areas only): September 6 – December 13, 2025
  • Regular Archery (statewide): October 4 – October 31, 2025

Special Deer Hunts

  • Youth Deer Hunt: October 24 – October 25, 2025
  • Maine Residents-Only Day: November 1, 2025

Firearm (Rifle) Season

  • Regular Firearms: November 3 – November 29, 2025

Muzzleloader Season

  • Statewide: December 1 – December 6, 2025
  • Extended (select WMDs 12, 13, 15–18, 20–26, 29): December 8 – December 13, 2025

Maine Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025

Spring Turkey Season

  • Youth Spring Turkey Day: April 26, 2025
  • Regular Spring Season: April 28 – May 31, 2025 (most WMDs)
  • WMDs 1–6 and 8: April 28 – May 26, 2025
  • Bag limit: up to 2 turkeys (subject to individual WMD limits)

Fall Turkey Season

  • Youth Fall Turkey Day: September 13, 2025
  • Regular Fall Season: September 15 – November 7, 2025
  • Bag limit: up to 5 turkeys (subject to individual WMD limits)

Maine Bear Season 2025

  • Youth Bear Day: August 12, 2025
  • Hunting with Bait: August 25 – September 20, 2025
  • General Bear Season: Through November 29, 2025

Note: Season dates can vary by Wildlife Management District (WMD). Always verify local regulations before planning your hunt. For the most current and complete regulations, visit the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) Season Dates page.

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Interactive Maine Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Maine Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Maine state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

Maine Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on Maine Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Maine DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

Maine DNR

41 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0041

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