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Hunting Season

Hunter, Stockholm, ca. 1930

Hunter, Stockholm, ca. 1930

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Stockholm Historical Society

Maine now has a firearms deer season that runs essentially for the month of November. Hunters are permitted to take one deer annually.

An archery deer season is more limited, but begins early in September.

The bear season runs from September to roughly the end of November. One bear annually is permitted.

Game bird season is from the beginning of October to the end of December and turkey season is in May. Migratory game bird seasons vary.