Current deer harvest numbers are generated from the dnrs electronic licensing and registration system and may contain some errors. During the archery seasons from september 15 to december 15, only deer decoys are allowed. Except as specified, all other laws relating to the taking of deer with firearms shall apply to the taking of deer with muzzleloaders. Nov 15, 2017 hunting season is always a special time of the year. This being the case, the state is frequented by hunters from all over the country. We saw more heavy deer this year than in recent years. Hunting seasons may fluctuate in duration, or restrictions may be set to affect how many deer or what type of deer can be hunted in certain regions. A shotgun that is used to hunt deer pursuant to subsection 1 may be equipped with a smoothbore barrel or a barrel that is partially or fully rifled. Deer season harvest hunting new hampshire fish and game. An increasing deer herd in southern and central maine, and favorable hunting conditions contributed to the best deer hunting season in 10 years, said nathan bieber, mdifw deer biologist. Nov 20, 2017 sportsmen hunting in wildlife management unit 5c, which includes much of the lehigh valley, as well as 5d and 2b, are allowed to take antlered and antlerless deer during the entire general season. Heres a quick guide to the 2017 deer hunting season. Maine deer hunting, tracking em down in 2018 duration.
Only deer with antlers at least 3 inches long may be taken from october 31december 12, except that any deer may be taken in designated wmds by hunters with any deer permits. I guide that same area and there are deer there, but stillhunting is my preferred method, with some stand and blind hunting during the high movement times. Sep 01, 2017 wherever you live or hunt, deer season awaits. At northern outdoors, hunters have enjoyed premium hunting trips with us since 1985. Hunting deer is a regulated activity in many territories. Nonresident and alien hunters are required to purchase a november late season bear hunting. Vassalboro, kennebec county southern maine is generally the best place in the pine tree state for hunting deer. Traditional maine deer hunting in the expansive wilderness of northern maines aroostook county. Applicants for deer tags must be at least 12 years of age on or before july 1.
Maines 2017 deer season for firearm hunters begins saturday and runs through nov. Maine is renowned as one of the best states in the u. Venison, the name for deer meat, is a nutritious and natural food source of animal protein that can be obtained through deer hunting. Itseems hanging on the pole while the other 3 in their group are out looking for their tag. Deer hunting in northern maine utilizes all hunting methods, still hunting, tracking white tails, spotting, tree stands and deer calls.
The following areas are open to deer hunting but with these special restrictions. Being able to take advantage of all the hunting seasons is why the waterfowl hunter has put together the hunting dates for maine. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. Deer hunting in northern maine utilizes all hunting methods, still hunting. Deer tags and general information in addition to a valid california hunting license, deer tags are also required and must be in possession when taking deer. Maine deer hunting, deer hunting in maine me, maine. The whitetailed deer odocoileus virginianus, also known as the whitetail or virginia deer, is a mediumsized deer native to north america, central america, ecuador, and south america as far south as peru and bolivia.
Hunting maine requires patience, persistence and especially trust that you are hunting where the deer are. You dont have to be a seasoned trophy hunter to go hunting deer with cedar ridge. Whether you are planning on waiting patiently in a deer stand to bag that trophy buck or sitting knee deep in the marsh hoping to bag a band. Deer season 2017 moose, deer, bear hunting registrations. Hunting dates and seasons new hampshire fish and game. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife.
Alabama has the highest population density of deer in the us, with the all the states 67 counties having substantial deer presence. Apart from deer decoys, the law does allow the use of scent attractants that are not edible during the statewide hunting season. Their setup does produce some good deer, but the deer hunterhr ration is low, imho. Dec 12, 2017 deer hunting 2017 a week in the woods duration. Sportsmen hunting in wildlife management unit 5c, which includes much of the lehigh valley, as well as 5d and 2b, are allowed to take antlered. Trail cameras were set out over 2 months ago just to see what might be coming to feeders. Baiting and feeding turkey is prohibited during the spring wild turkey season. If your looking to see deer behind every tree, stay home. Baiting deer by placing salt, grain, fruit, nuts or other foods or bait known to be attractive to deer, or hunting from an observation stand or blind overlooking such bait, is prohibited from june 1 to december 15. Maine deer hunting largest whitetail bucks guided hunts semi.
Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on which side of the divide you fall, deer baiting is illegal in alabama. And make sure everyone is safe, follows the rules out there and goodluck. Posted by tami cozycove on november 18, 2017 in hunting here we are, mid deer season and so far, only one of our hunters got his buck. If tracking a big buck on snow sounds appealing to you, this could be your hunt. Augusta, maine deer hunters in maine harvested 27,233 deer in 2017, the highest total in the last 10 years and an increase of 15 percent from 2016.
The last year they offered deer hunting at their lodge, they got only 6 hunters. The killing of karen wood yankee classic new england today. Maine is broken up into deer management districts, and though some districts harvest more deer than we do, they also have many more hunters. Maine also offers a 1 week muzzle loader season following the regular firearms season. Northern maine is the whitetails northernmost range, where early november snowfall and rut offer hunters plentiful deer activity and premier tracking conditions throughout the month. The 201718 whitetail hunting season is just around the corner. Deer season 2017 moose hunting bishops store is the game check station in jackman. Comparison by county the unofficial deer kill for new hampshires 2019 season is listed below with comparisons to final kill totals for the previous 8 years. Maine deer season runs late october thru late november. On unguided deer hunts, we can recommend areas to hunt, but you are on your own for the week while in the woods. The whitetail deer firearm season occurs throughout november, while the whitetail deer muzzleloader season is during the first week of december.
In the clearing, some 63 yards from karen, donald rogerson, a hunter well known in bangor sporting circles, raised the barrel of his 30. Deer thrive in areas with privately owned farmlands and mixed woodlands that are not far from busy communities, according to the portland pressherald. 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. Hunting strategies for big woods deer we employ several different hunting tactics depending on the weather, hunters abilities, food sources, and rutting activity. Maines deer hunters disappeared along with the deer. These experiences are typical throughout the sporting camp industry. I had the correct expectations going into maine for deer. Cedar ridge outfitters whitetail deer hunting, hunting. Further restrictions apply to bear baiting, see bear bait. The population has been supported by mild winters in 201516 and 201617. What is the best caliber for hunting whitetail deer in maine. Spring gobbler season wild turkey starts september 1. Trophy whitetail deer hunting outfitters in maine allagash.
As far as the hunting aspect of the trip, it was beautiful scenery and my first moose sightings while hunting. Beauchamp point sanctuary in camden and rockport, knox county, is open to archery hunting for deer during any open hunting season that allows archery equipment to be used to hunt deer. Baiting and feeding moose and turkey is prohibited from september 1 to december 15. 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. Discount ramps has all the hunting dates for maine, and the necessary hunting equipment to ensure a successful year. Preparations actually began in october, when i scouted our hunting territory. Hunting hours are from 12 hour before sunrise to 12 hour after sunset. Deer season harvest hunting new hampshire fish and. Nevertheless, during the statewide deer hunting seasons, deer baiting is allowed with some conditions. As the fall season takes over the woods, a bucks range up here grows to nearly 10 sq miles.
Additional deer may be taken by participating in the expanded archery season, or by anyone possessing a bonus antlerless deer permit or superpack antlerless. 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. It has also been introduced to new zealand, cuba, jamaica, hispaniola, the bahamas, the lesser antilles, and some countries in europe, such as the czech republic, finland. Maine hoping hunters harvest at least 7,000 does this fall to. About 275,000 deer in 2019, up from an estimated 240,000 deer in mid 2017 and 2018. This data does not include deer harvested during special hunts. The 2019 numbers are estimates based on the number of deer reported as being registered not necessarily killed in each county and may not represent complete data.
About 275,000 deer in 2019, up from an estimated 240,000 deer in mid2017 and 2018. Maines deer season off and running portland press herald. Baiting or feeding of deer is prohibited from june 1december 15, see deer hunting. Nov 18, 2017 posted by tami cozycove on november 18, 2017 in hunting here we are, mid deer season and so far, only one of our hunters got his buck. 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. Thats a pretty good description of much of southern maine. And the impact of the loss of deer hunters has also been tough on other businesses in northern and western maine, from guides to restaurants. A bear permit is required in addition to a hunting license for youth hunting on the youth bear hunting day and from august 28 through october 27, 2017. 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. Hunting season is always a special time of the year.
Refer to the deer hunting regulations in the code of massachusetts regulations, 321 cmr 3. The 2017 18 whitetail hunting season is just around the corner. Maine deer hunting are you looking to experience one of north americas best wilderness regions for hunting trophy whitetail deer. That means that a particular buck doesnt pass by any given stand or blind every day or maybe even every 3 days. Post pictures of your successful deer hunt in maine.
I guide that same area and there are deer there, but still hunting is my preferred method, with some stand and blind hunting during the high movement times. The state has allotted 66,050 anydeer permits this. Knox county, is open to archery hunting for deer during any open hunting season that allows archery. Maine deer hunting largest whitetail bucks guided hunts. Deer permits increased in 201617, 201718, and 201819. Deer hunting there were many deer tagged here this year. Maine whitetail deer hunt maine whitetail deer hunting for big trophy bucks over 200295 pounds dressed are not uncommon in the northeastern wilderness areas where you deer hunt the cedar swamps, beech ridges, old farms and orchards. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. Rack of the year award trophy bucks maine deer hunting. Dec 19, 20 as far as the hunting aspect of the trip, it was beautiful scenery and my first moose sightings while hunting.
If rifles are legal for deer hunting in maine heres what i recommend. Hunter orange clothing is required during this season see hunter orange clothing requirements. Or, if you will, weve been preparing for opening day of 1986 during every past season, as we gained knowledge and experience in our favorite hunting areas. So if you are looking for that one on one experience as well as the trophy, the homestead lodge is the place. Their setup does produce some good deer, but the deerhunterhr ration is low, imho. Deer baiting laws in 50 states state deer baiting regulations. And its no wonder that deer, moose, bird, and smallgame hunting has been a tradition in maines north woods for generations.
Maine big bucks and estimated 2017 deer harvest february 3, 2018 by tom 7 comments as has been the case over the past several years, we wait until nobody cares anymore about the last hunting season s deer harvest data. Maine hoping hunters harvest at least 7,000 does this fall. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Hunters and nonhunters generally are successful at safely sharing the use of properties around the state. Deer hunting is hunting for deer for meat or sport, an activity which dates back tens of thousands of years.
For the 20152016 whitetailed deerhunting season, some areas only allow for the hunting of antlerless whitetailed deer. There are many different types of deer around the world that are hunted for their meat. We specialize in pursuing these prize bucks and welcome hunters of all ages, abilities and skilllevels to join that pursuit. Maine deer hunts, guided maine deer hunts, deer hunts in. Deer may be hunted only on the following days during the season set for. Hunts are filling up quickly and scouting is already in full force.