Hunting Bag Limits
What Are the Bag Limits in Maine?
Planning to hunt bears, deer, or turkeys this season? To stay within Maine’s hunting laws and support sustainable wildlife management, it’s important to know the bag limits for each species you plan to hunt.
Bag limits vary by species, season, and sometimes by zone — so make sure to review them carefully before heading out.
Below is a brief overview of the current bag limits, but always refer to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW) for the most accurate and up-to-date regulations.
| Species | Limits |
|---|---|
| Deer | 1 antlered per year |
| Bear | 2 bears per year (1 hunting, 1 trapping) |
| Moose | 1 per year by permit |
| Turkey | 1 or 2 bearded (spring, depending on WMD) 1-5 (fall, depending on WMD) |
| Ducks | 6 per day (18 in possession) |
| Canada Goose (Early) | 8 per day, 24 in possession (North Zone) 10 per day, 30 in possession (South and Coastal Zones) |
| Canada Goose (Regular) | 2 per day, 6 in possession (North and South Zones) 3 per day, 9 in possession (Coastal Zone) |
| Snow Geese | 25 per day |
| Brant | 1 per day (3 in possession) |
| Crow | No limits |
| Snipe | 8 per day (24 in possession) |
| Woodcock | 3 per day (9 in possession) |
| Rails (Sora & Virginia) | 25 per day in aggregate (25 in possession) |
| Gray Squirrel | 4 per day (8 in possession) |
| Snowshoe Hare | 4 per day (8 in possession) |
| Coyote | No limits |
