Deer Hunting Seasons
Deer Season Dates and Bag Limits
Seasons | WMDs | Dates | Limits | |
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First Day | Last Day | Annual Bag & Possession | ||
Expanded Archery | Designated areas only | September 9, 2023 | December 9, 2023 | 1 Antlered Deer Per Year* Exception:
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Regular Archery and Crossbow | All | September 30, 2023 | October 27, 2023 | |
Youth Deer Hunt | All | October 20, 2023 | October 21, 2023 | |
Maine Resident Only Day** | All | October 28, 2023 | ||
Firearms Season | All | October 30, 2023 | November 25, 2023 | |
Muzzleloader Statewide | All | November 27, 2023 | December 2, 2023 | |
Muzzleloader | 12, 13, 15-18, 20-26, 29 | December 4, 2023 | December 9, 2023 |
* Only deer with antlers at least 3 inches long may be taken from October 28, 2023-December 9, 2023, except that antlerless deer may be taken in designated WMDs/subunits by hunters with Antlerless DeerPermits and expanded archery hunters with appropriate 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.