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About hunting in Maine
The hardwood ridges, rolling hills, swamps, and pine and spruce forests that comprise the beautiful North Woods in the state of Maine are home to some of the largest moose and black bear populations in the Lower 48 states. Maine also has great hunting for white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, and wild turkeys. Duck hunting is excellent in the lakes and marshes, as well as along Maine’s magnificent rocky coastline, where world-class sea duck hunts occur. Maine’s wildlife is diverse, owing to a habitat mix that supports species commonly found in Canada such as the Canada lynx as well as species found in southern deciduous forests such as gray foxes.
According to state wildlife biologists, Maine's moose population is estimated at 60,000 to 70,000, and approximately 2,000 permits are issued each year. Overall success rates on moose run 75 percent, with success rates greater in the northern regions. Every year, several moose are taken that exceed 1,000 pounds dressed weight, and some grow impressive racks.
Black bears can be hunted in Maine using a variety of methods during a 16-week fall hunting season opening on the last Monday in August and closing the last Saturday in November. During September, bears can be hunted over bait. Hunters can pursue bears with hounds for six weeks (mid-September to end of October), and can still-hunt or stalk bears the entire 16-week season. Bears and deer can be hunted at the same time during part of the season.
Maine hunters during deer firearm season are required to wear two articles of solid blaze orange clothing visible from all sides: a hat and a jacket, vest, coat, or poncho. Moose hunters in the moose district must wear one piece of clothing that is solid blaze orange.
Maine has hundreds of Registered Maine Guides, and they are considered the gold standard in outdoor skills and knowledge. Learn about them at maineguides.org. Get details on regulations and how to purchase hunting licenses at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting_trapping/.
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Reviews
Dillon
10.0
Verified review
Nov 20, 2024
Great Outfitter!
10.0
Camp Kay Outfitters
Outfitter
It was my first semi guided hunting trip I’ve been on and killed a 130 inch 10 point! It was my biggest deer to date and the hunt of a life time!! 10/10 recommend.
Absolutely nothing
Ben
United States
10.0
Verified review
Sep 5, 2024
Out standing service
10.0
Grand Slam Outfitters of Maine
Outfitter
My father and I went on a bear hunt with these guys my father is handicap and can barely walk but he can climb a ladder just fine Donnie and his son and everyone else that helped run the hunting outfit went out of their way to make sure he was able to get into a tree stand and get a shot at a bear they even put him in a sled and Drug him to the stand the services these guys provided was unbelievable and Nikki took very well care of us at the cabin thank you for everything you guys done for us
My father and I did not Harvest a bear but we've seen bear only wish the bear would come out in daylight hours had plenty of bears on cameras but I guess that's why they call it hunting instead of shopping had an amazing time
Mike
United States
10.0
Verified review
Oct 13, 2023
Awesome!! Can't say enough good things about Jerry and his crew!!!
10.0
Camp Kay Outfitters
Outfitter
Everything!!
Loved everything! Nothing to not like.
Patrick
Switzerland
10.0
Verified review
Sep 22, 2023
Great hunt. Great support
10.0
Tucker Ridge Outdoors
Outfitter
Great food.
That the left government only allow you to hunt 1 bear a year despite there are too many bears.
Kegan
United States
10.0
Verified review
Apr 26, 2024
Top notch from start to finish!
10.0
Camp Kay Outfitters
Outfitter
Everything about this hunt was great! Great group of people to hunt with! Can’t wait for the next one! Man what a heart pumping adrenaline rush!! No words for how exciting this hunt was!!
Daniel
10.0
Verified review
Feb 1, 2025
Awesome hunt
10.0
Tucker Ridge Outdoors
Outfitter
The whole experience. John was top notch. This was my very first hunting experience ever, and I brought my son. We had an opportunity on 2 big bucks that happened to show up at the exact time, but my son was a tad overwhelmed haha. The lodge, the food, the company, all were awesome! Highly recommend this experience!
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Maine Whitetail Archery Hunt
Maine, United States
White-tailed deer
Bow Hunting, High Seat, Hunting From a Blind
Season: Oct 2, 25 - Oct 29, 25
Package price
$2,000
for 5 days, 1 hunter
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Whitetail Muzzleloader Semi Guided
Maine, United States
White-tailed deer
High Seat, Hunting From a Blind, Muzzleloader
Season: Nov 30, 25 - Dec 12, 25
Package price
$1,300
for 5 days, 1 hunter
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Maine Whitetail Muzzleloader Hunt
Maine, United States
White-tailed deer
High Seat, Hunting From a Blind, Muzzleloader
Season: Nov 30, 25 - Dec 12, 25
Package price
$1,300
for 5 days, 3 hunters
Online payment

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