Deer hunting season maine 2014

A person may not use a crossbow to hunt for turkeys during the fall turkey season or for deer during the expanded and special archery seasons. If a person is continuing to hunt on a junior license and. Maine is renowned as one of the best states in the u. In 2014, the firearms season for deer hunting opened on november 3 rd and closed november 29 th. Several animals are encountered including orphaned baby foxes, nuisance beavers, and a python.

The season would run from october 21, 2002 through november 1, 2002 in southern oxford, york, cumberland, lincoln, knox, waldo, and kennebec counties. From the list of lottery applicants, the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife will administer a chance drawing to select winners for a maine moose hunting permit. Maines firearm season for deer continues to be the most popular with 18,510 deer killed by hunters in 2014. Each north country lodge hunter will be hunting on a stand that has not been hunted by others regardless whether the first week or the last. You may hunt on your own or hire a registered maine guide. Deer hunting season opens on november 1 community news. Maine deer hunting page 2 maine hunting today your. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. August 30 to september 5 check in on sunday, august 29, depart september 6 september 7 to 12 check in on sunday, september 6, depart september september 14 to 19 check in on sunday, september, depart september 20. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. The jackman area is known for large bucks over 200 pounds one in 4. The current population estimate of moose in maine is 29,000 and growing. Many have high blood pressure, a heart or respiratory problem or some type health issue. Maine hunting forums is your place to discuss hunting deer, bear, waterfowl, turkey, moose and general predators.

Maine hunting seasons, 20192020 if youre considering east coast exploration, maine s hunting seasons might be the place for you. There are very few areas in the world that contain more 200 poundplus bucks per square mile than the north woods of maine. Deer feeding ban and baiting penalties increased georges. Assistance by registered maine guides in 2014, guides assisted 323 residents 26% and 1,801 nonresidents 89% with their successful hunts. Penobscot county has some of the best deer hunting in maine. Early numbers show strong hunting season january 6, 2019 maine, gazettenet.

While the northern big woods automatically comes to mind when most people think maine hunting, the southern counties continue to hold higher deer numbers. The states moose hunters struggled to fill their tags in 2014, recording. Good and bad legislation in the hunt january 25, 2014 maine. Using this online service you will be able to enter into the maine moose permit lottery. Legal hunting hours are based on sunrisesunset in bangor, maine eastern standard time. Life will become exciting for those who enjoy the traditions of hunting as deer hunting season opens on november 1. Islesboro, waldo county, is open to deer hunting with bow and arrow only during the archery, expanded archery, or firearms seasons on deer. Northern outdoors specializes in trophy whitetail deer hunting in maine, and every year we take more giant trophy bucks on land open to the public than any other. These dates are provided only as a general reference. Only deer with antlers at least 3 inches long may be taken from november 2december 14, except that any deer may be taken in designated wmds by hunters with any deer permits. You compare this to deer hunting and theyre excellent. The whitetail deer firearm season occurs throughout november, while the whitetail deer muzzleloader season is during the first week of december. Maines deer species maines abundant deer population includes one of the largest of the 30 subspecies of whitetailed deer. Bobcat season may close earlier when the quota is reached.

The 2016 dates for common snipe will be determinedfinalized at the august. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. How coronavirus will affect 2020 hunting seasons big deer. If you consider yourself a sportsman or outdoor enthusiast, maine hunting forums is your place to discuss hunting deer, bear, waterfowl, turkey, moose and general predators. Cape elizabeth sanctuary contains approximately 1,600 acres open to deer hunting, with bow and arrow only, during the open special archery season and the firearms season on. Nov 01, 2019 all counties with an open season sept. By amy sinclair published november 10, 2014 updated on november 10, 2014 at 8. And make sure everyone is safe, follows the rules out there and goodluck. An estimated deer population of about 275,000 in the late 1950s and during 1998 to 2000. Hunting coyote during the coyote night hunting season december 16 to august 31 is legal from 12 hour after sunset to 12 hour before. Oct 30, 2017 as deer hunting season gets into full swing in maine, many people hunters and nonhunters alike are looking for places to hike and bike that are off limits to hunting, simply to avoid even the possibility of a mistake or conflict. In 2014, a proposal from a bar harbor deer herd control task force was. This short video is of the final moments of a muzzleloader hunt here in wilsons mills maine. Being close to the northern reach of the whitetail deers habitat, we have been able to harvest some truly beautiful deer over the years.

Fawns are reddish, brown or reddishyellow spotted with white. If your looking to see deer behind every tree, stay home. For years we have consistently enjoyed a high kill rate for whitetail bucks on our guided hunts. On november 1 residentsonly opening day of deer season, i headed back into the woods. Hunters and nonhunters generally are successful at safely sharing the use of properties around the state. By all accounts, seniors are most vulnerable to the coronavirus, and all medical experts say they definitely should not attend indoor venues with. The deer was the fifth 200pounder that the 62yearold bowden has shot in his hunting career. Nov 10, 2014 on november 1 residentsonly opening day of deer season, i headed back into the woods. Missouri missouri hunting missouri fishing missouri game bird hunting. As deer hunting season gets into full swing in maine, many people hunters and nonhunters alike are looking for places to hike and bike that are off limits to hunting, simply to avoid even the possibility of a mistake or conflict. Though maine is seven times larger than connecticut, its deer population is less than.

By permit drawing only see below for zone selection. The terrain varies from large cedar and spruce swamps to high, open hardwood ridges with open clear cuts scattered throughout most of the area. Spring turkey hunting season and smelt runs have the wardens working night and day. Guided moose deer hunting, riverview guide service jackman, maine. We found that although maines moose and deer populations are not listed as. Green mountain state deer hunters tagged a total of 14,107 whitetails in 2014, an increase of 2 percent over the previous threeyear average.

Antlers normally occur only in males and are formed and shed each year. Long lake adventures offers fully outfitted trophy new brunswick whitetail deer hunting in wmz 11. Maine deer hunting are you looking to experience one of north americas best wilderness regions for hunting trophy whitetail deer. Click on the calendar icon in the table s to see the date setting process for each species hunting season. He said he did not hunti growing up and this is the first deer he shot since taking up the activity three years ago. Hunter bags massive 274pound buck near jackman out there. Steve wood and tim theriault voted in favor of the bills, as they have on all the sunday hunting bills this session. The commissioners advisory council approved a rule calling for a fall wild turkey hunting season.

Maines deer hunting season opens saturday for residents. Ld 694, to allow sunday hunting with deer rifles only, and ld 485 to allow sunday hunting for migratory birds, got 8 to 2 oughtnottopass voted. From guns and ammo to bows and accessories, we have the information you need. Let our maine master guides and dedicated lodge staff provide you with a quality guided or unguided hunt from our wilderness lodge in the forks, maine.

A note on maine deer hunting rifles wilderness realty. The deer hunter in maine is not alone since nearly 200,000 hunters vie for the around 30,000 whitetailed deer which are are taken annually during deer hunting season there. Deer permits increased in 201617, 201718, and 201819. Then he scurried through the fallen leaves also sounding like. In november, we switch to the firearm season on deer. The first three weeks in november have the most hunting pressure. And its no wonder that deer, moose, bird, and smallgame hunting has been a tradition in maines north woods for generations. We tagged 4 buck and missed or passed up on 3 others. Call your town office for information or visit the website. Louise started the season with her first buck only second year hunting. In new england, maine is last in the number of deer harvested per square mile, just 0. Although i did not harvest a buck, there was one in camp that someone else got and all i can say is that it was a giant. Click on the calendar icon in the table s to see the date setting process for each specieshunting season.

Maine is no exception the 3030 and the 3006 are common among maine hunters and trusted as proven rounds. At northern outdoors, hunters have enjoyed premium hunting trips with us since 1985. Maine issues a limited number of moose permits through a permit drawing system. Trail cameras revealed several nice buck made it through the hunting season and will only get bigger for 2014.

Post pictures of your successful deer hunt in maine. Outfitters for new brunswick whitetail deer hunting. Maine residents day october 29th 1st week october 30th november 6th 2nd week. Hunters are permitted to hunt only two bears during the hunting season. State of big game species state of maines environment 2014. If you want to take an extra deer, check into some of the wmds that offer additional deer or even antlerless deer permits by lottery draw. No person may exceed the annual bag limit of five whitetailed deer, no more than three of which may be bucks. Ben thibodeau poses with the deer he shot in bucksport on the opening day of the hunting season in 2015. Whitetail deer hunting in maine northern pride lodge. Deer hunting in northern maine utilizes all hunting methods, still hunting, tracking white tails, spotting, tree stands and deer calls. Nov 10, 2014 by amy sinclair published november 10, 2014 updated on november 10, 2014 at 8. Apr 25, 2017 well report on the sunday hunting and deer bills today. Maine deer hunting in maine we love the white tail but this forum is open to all species of deer and exotics.

As with bear, the deer feeding range will change from year to year depending on weather conditions. Maine hunting seasons bear hunting 2020 hunt details. In 1921, for example, deer hunting was limited from october 15 to december 14. Doe hunting permits are called any deer tags, and allotted by lottery in wildlife management district. The following are general dates for the maine hunting season. Whitetail deer hunting in maine the lodge is surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres owned by large paper companies, all open to hunting. Maine hunting seasons, 20192020 if youre considering east coast exploration, maines hunting seasons might be the place for you. While the northern big woods automatically comes to mind when most. Maines deer hunters disappeared along with the deer. Maine sits at the northern edge of the whitetails range and has a long history of producing bigbodied deer, many. Additional deer may be taken by participating in the expanded archery season, or by anyone possessing a bonus antlerless deer permit or superpack antlerless. The 5 maine deer hunting stories readers have loved most. I had the correct expectations going into maine for deer. Aroostook county, maine deer hunts northern maine bear hunting.

Maine guide and outdoor writer bob humphrey presented the stark and disappointing statistics in his hunting column in the maine sunday telegram on january 3. Whitetail deer hunting maine bear hunts, matagamon. Junior hunters who hold a valid junior hunting license including a lifetime license can participate in special youth hunting days for bear, deer, spring and fall wild turkey, and migratory waterfowl. Rack of the year award trophy bucks maine deer hunting. In an effort to increase deer numbers in the state, the mdifw has limited most hunters in the state to one antlered deer per season. You could expect snow anytime during november, usually by midmonth and most probably for the last week and muzzleloading week. Ten whitetail deer were collared in northern maine and tracked, every three days. The annual bag limit does not apply on mldp properties. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule. Area and season depends on permit typically open in october 1 or 2 weeks. To give you an example, in 2001 we harvested three that were all over 200 pounds. Turkey hunters will now get a chance to chase their quarry during the fall in maine. As far as the hunting aspect of the trip, it was beautiful scenery and my first moose sightings while hunting. We had a blast again,,we all had are chances,,i will say the 2014 season is the year i have seen the most.

This zone is a bucks only zone but features many heavyantlered deer with large bodies. Historical maine deer hunting data and news archive. Poached turkeys lead to a search warrant and stakeout for the suspects. Forums maine hunting today your maine hunting resource. The state offers deer, moose, bear and small game seasons throughout the fall and spring. For more information on maines expanded archery deer season and anydeer permit application process, maps and a copy of the 2014 deer hunting regulations booklet, log onto vermont. Northern maine has some of the most extraordinary trophy whitetail deer hunting in the united states. This is perfect whitetail habitat, so typical of wmd 23. Hunting strategies for big woods deer we employ several different hunting tactics depending on the weather, hunters abilities, food sources, and rutting activity. Deer kill largest in last ten years june 14, 2018 maine, deer. The success rate with the maine whitetail deer at katahdin valley outfitters is well known. Traditional maine deer hunting in the expansive wilderness of northern maines aroostook county. Maines deer hunt is broken down into several seasons for firearm hunters. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations.