The deer hunter in maine is not alone since nearly 200,000 hunters vie for the around 30,000 whitetailed deer which are are taken annually during deer hunting season there. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Maine whitetail deer hunting guided deer hunting in maine. Guided hunting greenville maine fishing wilsons on. My good buddy nate and i started planning our hunting trip to the north maine woods at the end of the 2017 hunting season. View the preliminary harvest totals for the 2020 season. And make sure everyone is safe, follows the rules out there and goodluck. Southern maine deer hunts are on terrain that consists of old farmsteads, oak and beech ridges, cedar swamps, and swales. We interviewed biologists and deer managers from all 50 states to help you figure out what your falls mule deer, whitetail, and blacktail seasons will hold in store. The possibilities for a trophy maine deer of a lifetime still exist during every hunt. Trophy maine deer hunts guided and semiguided deer hunting.
Maine sits at the northern edge of the whitetails range and has a long history of producing bigbodied deer, many with a dressed weight over 200 pounds. Only deer with antlers at least 3 inches long may be taken from november 2december 14, except that any deer may be taken in designated wmds by hunters with anydeer permits. Any coverage of late season deer hunting in the southwest is not complete. Wilderness escape outfitters is four season, maine sporting camp and wilderness retreat. Kill a lateseason stud in 5 days deer hunting realtree camo. The western mountains of maine produce some of the largest whitetail bucks taken annually. Prohibitions during maine muzzleloader hunting season. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. It seems for several years now there has been a myth perpetuated that maine deer hunting is gone. Come hunt maines biggest bucks in the remote wilderness of northern maine.
This means all of our hunters come prepared to pass on lesser bucks, even on the last day. Check out the deer season faq to get answers to the mostasked deer hunting questions. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Located in lee maine using baits in three hunting zones 11,18 and 19 which provides for some of the best black bear habitat in. Hunting licenses are available to both state residents and nonresidents. Applicants for deer tags must be at least 12 years of age on or before july 1. Each week of the rifle season has its own advantage and the biologists report that each of the weeks usually results in the same number of deer harvested. Northern maine is the whitetails northernmost range, where early november snowfall and rut offer hunters plentiful deer activity and premier tracking conditions throughout the month. Maine whitetail adventures trophy maine whitetail deer hunts. Spring gobbler season wild turkey starts september 1. Stay tuned for our statebystate breakdown for the 202014 deer hunting season. We have been hunting in maines northern forests for over four decades now. Post pictures of your successful deer hunt in maine. The deer found in this area commonly exceed 200 lbs.
As one of the top recordproducing trophy whitetail deer hunting outfitters in north america, our guided and unguided hunts offer unmatched opportunities to test your skills. November 2 november 20 maine deer hunting are you looking to experience one of north americas best wilderness regions for hunting trophy whitetail deer. The regular firearms deer season ends 30 minutes after sunset on nov. Maine deer hunting is alive and well here at chandler lake camps. When planning your trophy trip, trust a seasoned registered maine guide to get you to the right place at the right time. Call the homestead lodge to book your maine deer hunt, 2074356357. Maine is renowned as one of the best states in the u. While i spend my morning chasing some tracks around on the ridge i shot my buck on last year, a new camp member takes a great buck track and seals the deal on. And you burned most of your vacation days during the rut. The terrain varies from large cedar and spruce swamps to high, open hardwood ridges with open clear cuts scattered throughout most of the area. Cwd sample submission is mandatory in select deer permit areas where cwd has been found, including the southeast management zone, the north central.
Maine deer hunts, guided maine deer hunts, deer hunts in. Were on our way to becoming the undisputed, alltime record producing outfitter of trophy whitetail bucks in north america. Harvest information for bear, deer, moose and springfall wild turkey. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing. Fall features some of the most unbelievable foliage in new england, and several hunting seasons including partridge, rabbit, moose and deer. Licenses can be purchased online and printed instantly. In this archive photo, luci, a 9monthold yellow labrador retriever, searches for a moose antler. List of turkey, deer, and bear registration stations. Maines deer species maines abundant deer population includes one of the largest of the 30 subspecies of whitetailed deer. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deeronly requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and 6n, despite the overlap in season dates.
A 2 day hunt i will never forget and im sure he wont either. We have a private location on the shore of upper hot brook lake, with a mile of lake frontage. Begin to understand predatorprey dynamics for whitetailed deer in maine. Everything you need to plan your maine hunting trips for 2020. The stainlesssynthetic model is well suited for nasty weather that always shows up during deer season. Hunting maines big whitetails in november is one of the greatest and most rewarding hunting challenges in all of north america. Deer hunting in northern maine utilizes all hunting methods, still hunting. For more information about legal hunting in specific areas of maine, visit the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife website. Maines deer biologist expects hunters to enjoy a productive season.
May 23, 20 the deer hunter in maine is not alone since nearly 200,000 hunters vie for the around 30,000 whitetailed deer which are are taken annually during deer hunting season there. If youre considering east coast exploration, maine s hunting seasons might be the place for you. Jeff heads out on a new peice of property to try to fill his maine archery tag for the 2019 season. The state offers deer, moose, bear and small game seasons throughout the fall and spring. Five days will suffice and they dont even have to be five consecutive days. All maine whitetail adventures guided deer hunts are trophy hunts. These dates and districts are proposed and are subject to change. Bulldog camps remote location offers you the luxury of hunting from your cabin door. Deer hunting in maine best places field and stream. Specializing in affordable guided trophy black bear hunts, hawkeye hank is a fullservice guide. Hunting dates and seasons new hampshire fish and game. Hunters can then use muzzleloaders more primitive weapons that.
The following are general dates for the maine hunting season. Wilderness escape maine sporting lodge hunting, fishing. But you dont need much more time off to kill a big, old lateseason buck. During the maine muzzleloader hunting season, hunting of antlered deer is legal throughout the state hunting of antlerless deer a deer that has no antlers or has antlers less than 3 inches in length measured from the skull is prohibited except by special permit during both the firearms season and the muzzleloading season.
The discharge of firearms and archery hunting equipment is prohibited by ordinance on islands located in the city of portland and long island plt. Deer reduction zones, previously called urban zones, are in designated locations only. Whitetail deer hunting in maine northern pride lodge. Youll find places in maine with more deer per square mile but if youre looking to experience the challenge of true big woods hunting youll find it here in the allagash region. Deer tags and general information in addition to a valid california hunting license, deer tags are also required and must be in possession when taking deer. In addition, the hunting pressure is low, resulting in mature bucks being harvested. Muzzleloader is december 2 to 7 and december 9 to 14 designated areas only, check hunting guide. Maine deer hunting largest whitetail bucks guided hunts. If you want to take an extra deer, check into some of the wmds that offer additional deer or even antlerless deer permits by lottery draw.
Back in 1980, we realized that we were taking many more large bucks than anyone else, and our success was equaling that of maine s good old days. Back in 1980, we realized that we were taking many more large bucks than anyone else, and our success was equaling that of maines good old days. The deer grow large because of the abundance of feed associated to the large cutting operations and beech ridges. Successfully matching wits with these nomads of the north woods is all about keeping up with where they are and knowing where and how they travel. The moose hunting season in maine runs from late september to the end of november and is permit onlyso be sure to plan ahead. Beauchamp point sanctuary in camden and rockport, knox county, is open to archery hunting for deer during any open hunting season that allows archery equipment to be used to hunt deer. Season dates and bag limits ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. Trophy whitetail deer hunting outfitters in maine allagash. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. Find maine hunting seasons, information on deer, turkey, moose, bear, small game and special hunt dates. Refer to the deer hunting regulations in the code of massachusetts regulations, 321 cmr 3. Deer hunting season may be done, but you and your dog can hunt for deer antlers, too. Most of the deer taken at the last resort are taken while still very hunting on the ground. Cape elizabeth sanctuary contains approximately 1,600 acres open to deer hunting, with bow and arrow only, during the open special archery season and the firearms season on deer.
Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. We specialize in hunting and fishing adventures, canoeing and kayaking, winter recreation, and family vacations. The lodge is surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres owned by large paper companies, all open to hunting. Deer hunting in northern maine utilizes all hunting methods, still hunting, tracking white tails, spotting, tree stands and deer calls. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. Special antlerless season only in counties that initially had a quota of 4, which are now indicated in green on the map updated september 2019 see pg 30 in the hunting and trapping guide.
Baiting deer by placing salt or any other bait or food to entice deer or hunting from an observation stand or blind overlooking salt, grain, fruit, nuts or other foods known to be attractive to deer, during any open hunting season on deer is prohibited. Wilderness escape outfitters is fourseason, maine sporting camp and wilderness retreat. And its no wonder that deer, moose, bird, and smallgame hunting has been a tradition in maines north woods for generations. This eliminated the possibility of hunting deer in these towns at this time. Season dates vary by zonewildlife management district wmds. Heres a photo album of some of the biggest racks recorded from. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or the ohio administrative code oac.
Alaska alaska drivers manual alaska motorcycle manual alaska commercial drivers alaska hunting. Rack of the year award trophy bucks maine deer hunting. We have cut several trails through the woods and give you a map when you arrive. Our registered maine guides are available for hunting, drift boating, and lake fishing. Back to top a nonresident who owns 25 or more acres of land in maine and leaves land open to hunting, holds a valid hunting license, and is not otherwise prohibitedby law, may hunt deer on the resident only day, anywhere in the state. While the northern big woods automatically comes to mind when most people think maine hunting, the southern counties continue to hold higher deer numbers.
A 1,360pound bull, shot by willard waterman of new gloucester, me. The following areas are open to deer hunting but with these special restrictions. The first week has better odds of warmer weather and the deer have not seen any hunters many deer in the jackman area have never seen a. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or. Deer hunting in maine best places 6 matching articles. Total whitetail deer boone and crockett records for maine. Islesboro, waldo county, is open to deer hunting with bow and arrow only during the archery, expanded archery, or firearms seasons on deer.
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