Maine
Disclaimer: Season dates are gathered on a best-effort basis and may contain errors or be outdated. Always verify dates, bag limits, and regulations directly with Maine DIFW before hunting.
Proposed 2026-27
federal openings
in Maine
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing hunting and fishing access changes at 2 stations in Maine. Public comment closes June 26, 2026.
Deer
White-tailed Deer
Firearm
November 2, 2026 — November 28, 2026
Zone: All
White-tailed Deer
Expanded Archery
September 12, 2026 — December 12, 2026
Zone: Designated areas only
White-tailed Deer
Maine Resident Only Day
October 31, 2026 — 2026-10-31
Zone: All
White-tailed Deer
Regular Archery
October 3, 2026 — October 30, 2026
Zone: All
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
November 30, 2026 — December 5, 2026
Zone: All (Statewide)
White-tailed Deer
Youth
October 23, 2026 — October 24, 2026
Zone: All
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
December 7, 2026 — December 12, 2026
Zone: WMDs 12, 13, 15-18, 20-26, 29
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Fall General
September 14, 2026 — November 7, 2026
Zone: WMD 28
Wild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Fall General
September 14, 2026 — November 7, 2026
Zone: WMDs 15-17, 20-25
Wild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Fall General
September 14, 2026 — November 7, 2026
Zone: WMDs 3, 6-8, 10-14, 18, 19, 27, 29
Wild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Fall General
Zone: WMDs 1, 2, 4, 5, 9
Wild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Spring General
May 4, 2026 — June 6, 2026
Zone: WMDs 1-6 and 8
Wild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Fall General
September 14, 2026 — November 7, 2026
Zone: WMD 26
Wild Turkey
Youth - Spring
May 1, 2026 — May 2, 2026
Wild Turkey
Youth - Fall
September 12, 2026 — 2026-09-12
Wild Turkey
Firearm/Archery - Spring General
May 4, 2026 — June 6, 2026
Zone: WMDs 7 and 9-29
Bear
Black Bear
Youth - Hunting with Dogs
September 12, 2026 — 2026-09-12
Zone: All
Black Bear
Youth
August 28, 2026 — August 29, 2026
Zone: All
Black Bear
Firearm
August 31, 2026 — November 28, 2026
Zone: All
Black Bear
Hunting with Bait
August 31, 2026 — September 26, 2026
Zone: All
Black Bear
Hunting with Dogs
September 14, 2026 — October 30, 2026
Zone: All
Black Bear
Trapping
September 1, 2026 — October 31, 2026
Zone: All
Moose
Moose
Firearm - Antlerless Only
October 26, 2026 — October 31, 2026
Zone: WMDs 1-6, 8
Moose
Firearm - Bull Only
October 12, 2026 — October 17, 2026
Zone: WMDs 1-15, 17-19, 27, 28
Moose
Firearm - Bull Only
September 28, 2026 — October 3, 2026
Zone: WMDs 1-6, 10, 11, 18, 19, 27, 28
Waterfowl
Brant
Firearm
Zone: South Zone
Brant
Firearm
Zone: Coastal Zone
Brant
Firearm
Zone: North Zone
Canada Goose (Early)
Firearm
Zone: North Zone
Canada Goose (Early)
Firearm
Zone: South Zone
Canada Goose (Early)
Firearm
Zone: Coastal Zone
Canada Goose (Regular), White-Fronted Geese
Firearm
Zone: Coastal Zone
Canada Goose (Regular), White-Fronted Geese
Firearm
Zone: North Zone
Canada Goose (Regular), White-Fronted Geese
Firearm
Zone: South Zone
Ducks (including Mergansers and American Coots)
Firearm
Zone: Coastal Zone
Ducks (including Mergansers and American Coots)
Firearm
Zone: South Zone
Ducks (including Mergansers and American Coots)
Firearm
Zone: North Zone
Ducks and Geese
Youth
Zone: South Zone
Ducks and Geese
Youth
Zone: Coastal Zone
Ducks and Geese
Youth
Zone: North Zone
Ducks, Mergansers and American Coots
Falconry
Zone: South Zone
Ducks, Mergansers and American Coots
Falconry
Zone: Coastal Zone
Ducks, Mergansers and American Coots
Falconry
Zone: North Zone
Snow Geese (including Blue Geese)
Firearm
Pheasant
Pheasant
Firearm
September 26, 2026 — December 31, 2026
Zone: All
Quail
Bobwhite Quail
Firearm
September 26, 2026 — December 31, 2026
Zone: All
Grouse
Ruffed Grouse
Firearm
September 26, 2026 — December 31, 2026
Zone: All
Rabbit
Snowshoe Hare
Firearm
September 26, 2026 — March 31, 2027
Zone: All
Squirrel
Gray Squirrel
Firearm
September 26, 2026 — January 30, 2027
Zone: All
Gray Squirrel
Falconry
September 26, 2026 — February 27, 2027
Zone: All
Furbearer
Bobcat
Firearm
December 1, 2026 — February 20, 2027
Zone: All
Fox
Firearm
October 20, 2025 — February 28, 2026
Zone: All
Raccoon
Firearm
October 1, 2026 — December 31, 2026
Zone: All
Small Game
Skunk, Opossum
Firearm
October 19, 2026 — December 31, 2026
Zone: All
Migratory Birds
Common Snipe
Firearm
Crow
Firearm
August 1, 2025 — September 20, 2025
Zone: WMDs 1-6
Crow
Firearm
January 17, 2026 — March 31, 2026
Zone: WMDs 7-29
Crow
Firearm
August 1, 2025 — September 20, 2025
Zone: WMDs 7-29
Crow
Firearm
February 2, 2026 — April 15, 2026
Zone: WMDs 1-6
Rails (Sora and Virginia)
Firearm
Woodcock
Firearm
Coyote
Coyote
Firearm
Zone: All
Other
Spruce Grouse, Lynx, Cottontail Rabbit
Firearm
Woodchuck, Porcupine, Red Squirrel
Firearm
Zone: All