MaineDeer & Turkey Season Dates

2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Maine.

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Whitetail Deer

Statewide

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Archery DeerOct 3, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026archery
Regular Firearms DeerNov 2, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026firearms
Muzzleloader DeerNov 30, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026muzzleloader

Archery Deer: No Sunday hunting. Antlerless by permit only in designated WMDs 1 antlered per season

Regular Firearms Deer: No Sunday hunting statewide 1 antlered per season

Muzzleloader Deer: Separate muzzleloader permit required ($13 resident / $69 non-resident) 1 antlered (if not previously taken)

Designated Expanded Archery Areas

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Expanded Archery DeerSep 12, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026archery

Expanded Archery Deer: Designated areas only; no Sunday hunting statewide 1 antlered per season

Whitetail Deer source: maine.gov

Turkey

SeasonDatesWeaponBag limit
Fall TurkeyOct 3, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026any

Fall Turkey: Open in designated WMDs only; bag limits vary by WMD; no Sunday hunting

Turkey source: maine.gov

Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Maine state wildlife agency before you hunt.

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