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What's open to hunt in Maine

In short

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in Maine on Monday, October 26, 2026: deer (Designated Expanded Archery Areas), deer (Statewide), turkey (Open WMDs (see regulations)).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
7 days
Regular Firearms Deer · Statewide opens Nov 2
Open todayDeer · Designated Expanded Archery AreasDeer · StatewideTurkey · Open WMDs (see regulations)
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Maine · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 3 – Oct 30, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes OCT 30Whitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 2 – Nov 28, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 30 – Dec 12, 2026Whitetail deerDESIGNATED EXPANDED ARCHERY AREASWhitetail deer · Designated Expanded Archery Areas · Sep 12 – Dec 12, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 12TurkeyOPEN WMDS (SEE REGULATIONS)Turkey · Open WMDs (see regulations) · Oct 3 – Nov 28, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 28TODAY OCT 26

Maine season table·Maine regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Maine, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Maine today?

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in Maine on Monday, October 26, 2026: deer (Designated Expanded Archery Areas), deer (Statewide), turkey (Open WMDs (see regulations)).

When is the next hunting season opener in Maine?

Regular Firearms Deer (Statewide) opens in 7 days, on Monday, November 2.