Hunting
Avid hunters will find upland birds and waterfowl ; small game including snowshoe hare , squirrel , rabbit , and coyote ; and big game like moose , deer , bobcat , and bear in The Maine Highlands .
Hunting is permitted — in season — with bow and arrow , crossbow , and firearms . Choose from many sporting camps and guide services to ensure that you are properly outfitted for a safe and successful foray .
DEER Archery : October Firearm : November MOOSE September – November BEAR September – November WILD TURKEY Spring : May Fall : October RUFFLED GROUSE , BOBWHITE QUAIL , PHEASANT October – December
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
YOU ’ LL NEED A LICENSE TO FISH OR HUNT IN MAINE . Game wardens , though very friendly , will assess stiff penalties on anyone caught without a license . Visit the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife to learn more about state regulations and apply for a license online : maine . gov / ifw .
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