Maine Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for Maine, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
4 of 8 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Maine Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Maine including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
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Nov 2-7, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026–27 MDIFW calendar/PDF1 lists Nov2–28 regular firearms for all WMDs; PDF2 says hunting is prohibited on Sunday. WMD1 antlered base dates are expanded into four Monday–Saturday windows, excluding Nov8,15,22. Oct31 resident-only day, youth, archery, muzzleloader and antlerless eligibility are not this slice. Check current WMD1 map/boundaries, hunting license/permit or exemptions, antlered annual limit, legal firearm/ammunition and hunter-orange rules, shooting hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, land permission/access and closures; not individual permission. Historical north/south labels and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Nov 9-14, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026–27 MDIFW calendar/PDF1 lists Nov2–28 regular firearms for all WMDs; PDF2 says hunting is prohibited on Sunday. WMD1 antlered base dates are expanded into four Monday–Saturday windows, excluding Nov8,15,22. Oct31 resident-only day, youth, archery, muzzleloader and antlerless eligibility are not this slice. Check current WMD1 map/boundaries, hunting license/permit or exemptions, antlered annual limit, legal firearm/ammunition and hunter-orange rules, shooting hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, land permission/access and closures; not individual permission. Historical north/south labels and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Nov 16-21, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026–27 MDIFW calendar/PDF1 lists Nov2–28 regular firearms for all WMDs; PDF2 says hunting is prohibited on Sunday. WMD1 antlered base dates are expanded into four Monday–Saturday windows, excluding Nov8,15,22. Oct31 resident-only day, youth, archery, muzzleloader and antlerless eligibility are not this slice. Check current WMD1 map/boundaries, hunting license/permit or exemptions, antlered annual limit, legal firearm/ammunition and hunter-orange rules, shooting hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, land permission/access and closures; not individual permission. Historical north/south labels and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Nov 23-28, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026–27 MDIFW calendar/PDF1 lists Nov2–28 regular firearms for all WMDs; PDF2 says hunting is prohibited on Sunday. WMD1 antlered base dates are expanded into four Monday–Saturday windows, excluding Nov8,15,22. Oct31 resident-only day, youth, archery, muzzleloader and antlerless eligibility are not this slice. Check current WMD1 map/boundaries, hunting license/permit or exemptions, antlered annual limit, legal firearm/ammunition and hunter-orange rules, shooting hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, land permission/access and closures; not individual permission. Historical north/south labels and license-year metadata remain unverified.
All Deer Seasons
8 seasons for Maine deer hunting
Sep 6 - Nov 21, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery only begins
Nov 2-7, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026–27 MDIFW calendar/PDF1 lists Nov2–28 regular firearms for all WMDs; PDF2 says hunting is prohibited on Sunday. WMD1 antlered base dates are expanded into four Monday–Saturday windows, excluding Nov8,15,22. Oct31 resident-only day, youth, archery, muzzleloader and antlerless eligibility are not this slice. Check current WMD1 map/boundaries, hunting license/permit or exemptions, antlered annual limit, legal firearm/ammunition and hunter-orange rules, shooting hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, land permission/access and closures; not individual permission. Historical north/south labels and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Nov 9-14, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026–27 MDIFW calendar/PDF1 lists Nov2–28 regular firearms for all WMDs; PDF2 says hunting is prohibited on Sunday. WMD1 antlered base dates are expanded into four Monday–Saturday windows, excluding Nov8,15,22. Oct31 resident-only day, youth, archery, muzzleloader and antlerless eligibility are not this slice. Check current WMD1 map/boundaries, hunting license/permit or exemptions, antlered annual limit, legal firearm/ammunition and hunter-orange rules, shooting hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, land permission/access and closures; not individual permission. Historical north/south labels and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Nov 16-21, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026–27 MDIFW calendar/PDF1 lists Nov2–28 regular firearms for all WMDs; PDF2 says hunting is prohibited on Sunday. WMD1 antlered base dates are expanded into four Monday–Saturday windows, excluding Nov8,15,22. Oct31 resident-only day, youth, archery, muzzleloader and antlerless eligibility are not this slice. Check current WMD1 map/boundaries, hunting license/permit or exemptions, antlered annual limit, legal firearm/ammunition and hunter-orange rules, shooting hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, land permission/access and closures; not individual permission. Historical north/south labels and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Nov 23-28, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. Actual2026–27 MDIFW calendar/PDF1 lists Nov2–28 regular firearms for all WMDs; PDF2 says hunting is prohibited on Sunday. WMD1 antlered base dates are expanded into four Monday–Saturday windows, excluding Nov8,15,22. Oct31 resident-only day, youth, archery, muzzleloader and antlerless eligibility are not this slice. Check current WMD1 map/boundaries, hunting license/permit or exemptions, antlered annual limit, legal firearm/ammunition and hunter-orange rules, shooting hours, tagging/reporting, CWD, land permission/access and closures; not individual permission. Historical north/south labels and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Nov 1-29, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Firearms season - south
Oct 27 - Nov 22, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Firearms - north (residents)
Nov 30 - Dec 6, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader week
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Zone-Specific Information
Maine has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: WMD1 antlered regular firearms — Sundays excluded. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
Important Note for Maine
Only WMD1 antlered regular firearms base dates were reviewed from the actual2026–27 calendar, split into four Monday–Saturday windows because Sunday hunting is prohibited. Oct31 resident-only day and other hunt/species/antlerless eligibility are excluded. Current map, permits/license, legal firearm/ammunition, orange, hours, tagging, CWD, permission/access and closures require checks. Historical north/south labels, other records and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Maine Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Maine
When is deer season in Maine?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-06 to 2025-11-21; 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-07; 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-14; 2026-11-16 to 2026-11-21; 2026-11-23 to 2026-11-28; 2025-11-01 to 2025-11-29; 2025-10-27 to 2025-11-22; 2025-11-30 to 2025-12-06. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When does archery deer season start in Maine?
Recorded archery deer window: Sep 6, 2025 to Nov 21, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Archery only begins
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Maine?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-07; 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-14; 2026-11-16 to 2026-11-21; 2026-11-23 to 2026-11-28; 2025-11-01 to 2025-11-29; 2025-10-27 to 2025-11-22. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Maine have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Nov 30, 2025 to Dec 6, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader week
Are there different deer hunting zones in Maine?
Yes, Maine has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: WMD1 antlered regular firearms — Sundays excluded. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Maine?
Yes, you need a valid Maine hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Maine wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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