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What's open to hunt in Maine

In short

No deer or turkey season is open in Maine on Friday, September 11, 2026. Expanded Archery Deer (Designated Expanded Archery Areas) opens in 1 day.

Updated September 2026
Next opener
1 day
Expanded Archery Deer · Designated Expanded Archery Areas opens Sep 12
Open todayNothing · deer & turkey
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Maine · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 3 – Oct 30, 2026Whitetail 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, 2026TurkeyOPEN WMDS (SEE REGULATIONS)Turkey · Open WMDs (see regulations) · Oct 3 – Nov 28, 2026TODAY SEP 11

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?

No deer or turkey season is open in Maine on Friday, September 11, 2026. Expanded Archery Deer (Designated Expanded Archery Areas) opens in 1 day.

When is the next hunting season opener in Maine?

Expanded Archery Deer (Designated Expanded Archery Areas) opens in 1 day, on Saturday, September 12.