Deer Hunting Seasons
Deer Seasons and Bag Limits
Seasons | WMDs | Dates | Limits | |
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First Day | Last Day | Annual Bag & Possession | ||
Expanded Archery | Designated areas only | September 10, 2022 | December 10, 2022 | 1 Antlered Deer Per Year* |
Regular Archery and Crossbow | All | October 1, 2022 | October 28, 2022 | |
Youth Deer Hunting Day | All | October 22, 2022 | ||
Maine Resident Only Day** | All | October 29, 2022 | ||
Firearms Season | All | October 31, 2022 | November 26, 2022 | |
Muzzleloader Statewide | All | November 28, 2022 | December 3, 2022 | |
Muzzleloader | 12, 13, 15-18, 20-26, 29 | December 5, 2022 | December 10, 2022 |
* Only deer with antlers at least 3 inches long may be taken from October 29, 2022-December 10, 2022, except that antlerless deer may be taken in designated WMDs/subunits by hunters with Antlerless Deer Permits. Please see Antlerless Deer Permits for more information.
** A non-resident 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. A verification form must be completed and can be located on the Hunting License Information page.