A person may not hunt moose with an apprentice hunter license. Accordingly, we have identified a number of areas in central and southern maine which meet these criteria. Additional deer may be taken by participating in the expanded archery season, or by anyone possessing a bonus antlerless deer permit or superpack antlerless. Archery hunters please bring any targets you need for prepractice. Maines archery hunters start the hunt for deer this. Two bears may be taken with a bow during the bear archery season or one each in the archery and firearms seasons combined, provided at least one bear must be taken in boone, fayette, kanawha, logan. Chronic wasting disease cwd cases confirmed in new mexico 20 and 2014 update 2015.
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 anydeer permits. Megunticook lake and norton pond are exempt to this early season, meaning hunting is not allowed. To get a permit, you will need to bring with you a 2015 maine archery license. Nov 28, 2015 augusta maines big game hunting seasons are ending for the year. Mar 19, 2014 maine law is you can only hunt with a crossbow during rifle season on deer. Maines hunting seasons for bear, deer and moose ending. Nov 26, 2015 i shot a 10pt buck on the opening weekend of deer season, 2015 in sw wisconsin. Maines archery hunters start the hunt for deer this weekend.
Deer kill largest in last ten years june 14, 2018 maine, deer. Here are a few photos and comments that our bear hunters shared with us after their fall 2015 bear hunt. The maine fall turkey hunting season has expanded, and the state has added an extra bird to the season limit in many wildlife management districts though ive been tracking this proposal since its inception, official word came to my desk within the hour. A crossbow can be used for hunting in maine in two scenarios. Going forward the lake and pond will change a little of each passing day, docks and boats will slowly start to disappear and before long we will enjoy all of the.
Antlerless deer may be taken by hunters during the expanded september december and regular october archery seasons. Expanded archery public works city of waterville, maine. You cannot even use it to hunt turkeys during the archery season on deer. To hunt wild boar, hunters must possess one of the following base licenses or license combinations.
For more information, visit the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife website. Phippsburg, maine bow hunters made me proud to be a hunter. Maine law is you can only hunt with a crossbow during rifle season on deer. Chronic wasting disease cwd confirmed texas trans pecos march 18, 2015. Obtain a big game hunting license or an archery license. All other current bag limits, license, and permit requirements apply. Wvdnr hunting regulations bear archery and firearms seasons. We are a chartered state organization of the national field archery association. Aug 04, 2015 city of old town expanded archery access permits are now available at city hall. Change maybe slow, it took a long time to get a separate archery season.
City of old town expanded archery access permits are now available at city hall. Hunt moose with a crossbow in areas of the state open to moose hunting during the open season on moose established by rule in section 11552, subsections 1 and 2 and according to the rules pertaining to moose hunting permits adopted by the commissioner for the protection of the moose resource under section 11551 and in accordance with the provisions of section 11601. The muzzleloader kill in 2015 was 2,112 19%, down from 2,665 taken in 2014 while regular firearm. More hunters in maine, but fewer deaths and accidents. The general firearms season for deer, bear and moose ends on saturday. Hunters will receive a post season survey and are asked to participate to help provide data used to monitor maine s wild turkey population. A go pro was strapped to the barrel of the gun, the mount came loose in the. Phippsburg, maine bow hunters made me proud to be a hunter i found it difficult to read the notice of a department of inland fisheries and wildlife public hearing scheduled for april 22, 2015 which was suggesting removing the entire town of phippsburg, maine.
Archery permits available at city hall lewiston sun journal. Northern maine has some of the hardest deer hunting in the united states. The commissioner shall by rule establish a regular archeryonly season beginning at least 30 days prior and extending to the beginning of the regular deer hunting season, as described in section 11401, subsection 1, paragraph a, for. October 1st is where it will all really get under way. For information about archery hunting maines special season, which runs from september through middecember, contact maines department of inland fisheries and wildlife, 284 state street, augusta, me 04330, or phone 2072875212. The maine archery association is an organization dedicated to promoting all forms of archery recreational, tournament, and hunting in the state of maine. After my football season, i was left with only one week to rifle hunt. Wvdnr hunting regulations boar archery and firearms seasons. To legally hunt with a crossbow, you must be 16 years or older. A public drawinglottery to grant permission to possess a bow and arrow on city property during the expanded archery season will be held at 2. Based on recent statistics, the maine woods is safer than ever before for. Augusta maines big game hunting seasons are ending for the year. A person may not take a deer during a regular archeryonly season unless that person uses a handheld bow and broadhead arrow in accordance with section 11214, subsection 1, paragraph p. Boar hunting license privileges residents only no application required.
Deer limits for archery maine hunting today your maine. The national field archery association is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the practice of archery. Bear hunting update 2015 foggy mountain guide service. One on one with a maine guide, meals, lodging and maid service.
Phippsburg, maine bow hunters made me proud to be a hunter i found it difficult to read the notice of a department of inland fisheries and wildlife public hearing scheduled for april 22, 2015 which was suggesting removing the entire town of phippsburg, maine from the popular expanded archery season zone. Expanded archery designated areas only september 12, 20 20december 12, 20 only deer with antlers at least 3 inches long may be taken from october 31december 12, except that any deer may be taken in des. Aug 31, 2015 this season will run until september 25th and a hunter can take up to 10 geese a day. If this sounds like how you would like to go on a maine bear hunt adventure for yourself or you and your family and friends, contact steve beckwith of, by email at this email address is being protected from spambots. Com new hampshires 2015 deer season resulted in a total harvest of 10,895. Thanks to all of our bear hunters for a great 2015 season. To hunt with archery equipment only during the archery season in any c zone you must apply in the big game drawing for an a1 areaspecific archery hunt tag. Maines deer hunting season opens saturday for residents. The 201516 maine hunting and trapping laws and rules guide is.
Oct 29, 2015 maines archery season accounted for 2,086 deer, muzzleloaders took 1,064 deer, and on youth day, 810 young hunters were successful, the release said. September 7, 2019 through december 14, 2019 designated areas only the expanded archery areas were established to provide additional deer hunting opportunities in locations in where deer populations can withstand additional hunting pressure without negatively impacting other existing deer hunting opportunities or human safety. Archery hunters took 3,175 deer 29% in 2015, up slightly from 3,143 in 2014. The ao archeryonly tag allows hunting with archery equipment only during the archery and general seasons in a, b, or d zones and hunt g10 military only.
How safe are maines woods during fall hunting season. Sanford sanford springvale fish and game 2074571576. Orchard deer maines special archery season guide outdoors. I bought a bow the otherday and at the shop, a guy said there is no bag limit on deer during the archery season. Maines deer hunt is broken down into several seasons for firearm. I found it difficult to read the notice of a department of inland fisheries and wildlife public hearing scheduled for april 22, 2015 which was suggesting removing the entire town of phippsburg, maine from the popular expanded archery season zone. Our events are held at the durham rod and gun club in durham, maine and we hold 4 shoots per year. I shot a 10pt buck on the opening weekend of deer season, 2015 in sw wisconsin. Missouri missouri hunting missouri fishing missouri game bird hunting. Trophy deer hunts, matagamon wilderness campground. Any person, without a permit, may possess and transport for his own use the plumage and skins of lawfully taken migratory game.
There have been four hunting accidents so far in 2015, according to the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife, compared to an average of six per year between 2011 and 2014. Maines archery season accounted for 2,086 deer, muzzleloaders took 1,064 deer, and on youth day, 810 young hunters were successful, the release said. Central maine 3d shoot schedule 2019 registration time. Thank you for the incredible job you did to make my recent archery bear hunt in maines west branch an awesome success. They include wmd 29, a portion of wmd 24, and nine. Every migratory game bird wounded by hunting and reduced to possession by the hunter shall be immediately killed and become a part of the daily bag limit. The following are general dates for the maine hunting season. X zone hunt tags these tags allow hunting during the general season only, in a specific zone using a muzzleloading or centerfire rifle, shotgun, authorized pistol or revolver, crossbow, or bow. Thank you for the incredible job you did to make my recent archery bear hunt in maine s west branch an awesome success.
Hunting dates may vary depending on region, and some areas may be closed to hunting. Stay on the grid at the eagle lake inn in a queen suite with loft with 2 double beds, compact kitchen, combination bath shower. The march 7 public hearing on archery season regulations will be held on tuesday, april 10, 2018, at 7. Annually we host nfaa sectional tournaments and state championships for both indoor target and outdoor. The maine traditional archers was formed in 1998 by people with a common passion for traditional archery and the outdoors. Each permittee may select a subpermittee to hunt with them. This safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations worldwide.