Maine · 2026–27 Edition
Maine Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Maine, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Maine Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Maine Deer season dates →Maine Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Maine Duck season dates →Maine Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Maine Turkey season dates →Maine Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
Maine Bear season dates →Maine Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
Maine Pheasant season dates →Maine Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Maine Squirrel season dates →Maine Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Maine Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A Maine hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife requires beyond a hunting license.