License: resident $26.00 · nonresident $117.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 30 | Oct 30 | License |
| Youth Day | Oct 19 | Oct 20 | License |
| Firearms (Regular) | Oct 31 | Nov 25 | License |
| Antlerless (Special Permit) | Oct 31 | Nov 25 | Draw |
| Muzzleloader | Nov 30 | Dec 14 | License |
| Expanded Archery (Metro zones) | Sep 30 | Dec 31 | Draw |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Youth | Apr 26 | Apr 27 | OTC |
| Spring Season | May 1 | May 31 | OTC |
| Fall (Archery) | Sep 30 | Nov 25 | OTC |
| Fall (Firearms) | Oct 1 | Nov 25 | OTC |
Black Bear Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Over Bait/Hound) | Aug 25 | Sep 27 | License |
| Firearms (Over Bait) | Aug 25 | Sep 27 | License |
| Hound Hunting | Sep 2 | Oct 26 | License |
| Spot & Stalk (Firearms) | Sep 28 | Nov 25 | License |
Ruffed Grouse & Woodcock Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Ruffed Grouse | Oct 1 | Dec 31 | License |
| American Woodcock | Oct 1 | Nov 14 | HIP |
Moose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Moose Season (Permit Draw) | Sep 30 | Nov 25 | Draw |
Snowshoe Hare & Cottontail Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Snowshoe Hare | Oct 1 | Mar 31 | License |
| Cottontail Rabbit | Oct 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season (Atlantic Flyway) | Oct 1 | Dec 10 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 4 | Dec 17 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with ME Dept of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.