We were all getting use to using cameras in the woods and figuring out how to not just film, but get good footage. For more information about legal hunting in specific areas of maine, visit the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife website. Rodney and taylor get a good buck up close, casey tracks a big one, a couple good bulls, and coco puff is. Hunting of antlerless deer a deer that has no antlers or has antlers less than 3 inches in length measured from the skull. If youve always dreamed of hunting huge trophy whitetails in the remote woods of northern maine, youve come to the right place. Bangor, maine ap the final few days of the last phase of maine s weekslong deer hunt have arrived.
There were a lot more deer around in 2018 there were a lot more any deer permits in 2018 conditions were nearly perfect in 2018. People can cry that it was terrible that hunters actually shot deer during deer season but there are a lot of things that went on. The deer season, using a firearm, starts october 27 for maine residents day, before nonresident hunters are able to take to. 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 anydeer permits. Some texas state parks, tpwd offices, public recreation facilities and water access points are closed. Published on dec 3, 2018 2018 maine whitetail deer season. The island of frenchboro is open to deer hunting with shotgun only during the firearms season on deer. Wildlife officials expect to build on last years good season, bolstered by a growing deer population and an increased number of permits. Additional deer may be taken by participating in the expanded archery season, or by anyone possessing a bonus antlerless deer permit or superpack antlerless deer permit. We specialize in trophy maine deer hunts in some of the most remote areas. Deer season set for 2018 castine patriot penobscot bay. Bishops is the place to get hunting and fishing licenses, snowmobile and atv registrations as well as information on what is happening throughout the region in the outdoors. Firearms season, all, november 2, 2020, november 28, 2020, 1 deer per year. Deer season began last week in the area and is off to a good start.
Two falls camps has access to over 50,000 acres of public land that are at your disposal for hunting. The story of slick maine deer hunting 2018 duration. Back in 1980, we realized that we were taking many more large bucks than anyone else, and our success was equaling that of maine s good old days. The deer was warm and steaming inside when gutted even though it was 7 or 8 degrees out. The state issued a record number of doe permits to reduce the population in 2018 but is reducing the number by 20 percent in 2019 in part because of severe winter in northern and western maine. By associated press monday, november 26, 2018 bangor, maine ap maine s deer season is in its final two weeks, which are limited to people who. Maine deer hunting, tracking em down in 2018 duration. Most deer were harvested during the general firearms season, which totaled 25 hunting days including opening saturday residents day. Post pictures of your successful deer hunt in maine. Deer hunting in m aine traditional maine deer hunting along our piece of the penobscot river is an experience you will never forget.
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Last day, last hour buck maine deer hunting 2018 youtube. The following are general dates for the maine hunting season. Deer season 2018 posted by jackman, maine chamber on november 9, 2018. Our big woods have a healthy herd of deer with some big old bucks that have never seen a human being. My good buddy nate and i started planning our hunting trip to the north maine woods at the end of the 2017 hunting season.
Maine deer lottery ready to give out thousands more permits for 2018 season the state is giving out 84,745 permits this year, which is 28 percent more than last year published september 7, 2018. Sarahs buck, sleeping in works maine deer hunting 2018 duration. Hunting the northern maine woods is a challenge, the harsh weather and low deer population make for a difficult hunt. They can bag more deer elsewhere, but hunters set their. Wildlife management districts wmds wildlife management district map. If you plan to go outside, stay close to home and check the status of the location youre planning to visit. State may increase anydeer permits to alltime high for.
Rodney and taylor get a good buck up close, casey tracks a big one, a couple good bulls, and. The hunt started as many maine northwoods deer hunts often doa long drive, a light rain falling on the roof of the camp which turns to snow overnight. Maine deer lottery ready to give out thousands more. 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.
By associated press monday, october 22, 2018 augusta, maine ap maine s moose hunt is resuming for another week while the bear hunt winds down and the season for deer gets closer. After having surgery early in the fall and a long recovery time, sarah is back out with only a couple days left in the 2018 rifle season. State biologists on tuesday recommended a 28 percent increase in anydeer permits for the 2018 hunting season. And make sure everyone is safe, follows the rules out there and goodluck. Sarahs buck, sleeping in works maine deer hunting 2018 youtube.
To find out if you were selected to receive a permit junior any deer, landowner any deer, regular any deer, superpack antlerless deer, or bonus antlerless deer, select the first letter of your. In a good year, well get at least one deer that has a fielddressed weight of around 300 pounds, and two or three that are over 290 pounds, he said. In 2000, the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife mdifw undertook an effort to reduce the confusion of having different hunting zones for deer, moose, turkey, and waterfowl by designing a zoning system that met the management requirements for all species, while unifying. Maine bear hunting seasons 2020 maine black bear hunts from stands. Maine anydeer permit lottery winners department of. We have ample parking for those wishing to view moose coming in for tagging. Maine 2018 deer harvest and other data tom remington. Bishops store is the game check station in jackman. A statebystate breakdown of what to expect this deer season. View bear, deer, moose, and wild turkey harvest and age reports from the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife. They can bag more deer elsewhere, but hunters set their sights on maine.
Bear hunting winding down in maine, but deer, moose still. Black bear hunting is our life at foggy mountain guide service. Deer season 2018 moose hunting bishops store is the game check station in jackman. Foggy mountains coyote hunts are great fun, and help reduce the severe predatory losses that maine s deer population has suffered.
While i spend my morning chasing some tracks around on the ridge i shot my buck on last year, a new. Access to private land is a privilege, not a right. Jordan sets out on his last day of the maine 2018 rifle season and it pays off. During the maine muzzleloader hunting season, hunting of antlered deer is legal throughout the state. You can see live tagging often at the bishops store facebook page. Season dates vary by zonewildlife management district wmds. Rack of the year award trophy bucks maine deer hunting. Unlike other states, maine s thick forest cover gives coyotes many opportunities to hide or escape. You can purchase licenses any time of the day or night, and print your license out in your home or office in just minutes. The good news is there is snow in the forecast for tonight, most meteorologists are saying 36 for the western mountains. Deer hunting is a fall tradition in maine, which is. Sarahs buck, sleeping in works maine deer hunting 2018.
The 2004 harvest wasnt the heaviest on record, but maine still had lots of happy hunters. Maines fall hunting seasons about to kick into high gear. The live weight of such deer would be in excess of 360 pounds, and thats a heck of a big buck. The maine deer biologist put the estimate at 230,000 to 250,000, or about 240,000 deer in 2018. The private land you use for recreation belongs to someone else, just as surely as your car or home belongs to you. As the temperatures cool and the leaves start to change, area hunters are starting to get ready for the 2018 deer hunting season. Augusta, maine ap the busiest part of the year for maine s bear hunt is entering its final days while the seasons for deer and moose draw closer. Hundreds of hunters from out of state are drawn by the solitude and the size of maine s bucks, despite being limited to one. Most maine bear hunting takes place during the season in which its legal to use bait. There are a number of sources to consult but the most comprehensive and objective. Were on our way to becoming the undisputed, alltime record producing outfitter of trophy whitetail bucks in north america.
Heres a photo album of some of the biggest racks recorded from. Augusta, maine business wireapplications for 2018 any deer antlerless permit lottery are now available online from the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife. Moose season 2019 moose season 2018 moose season 2017 moose season 2016. Thanks to the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife mdifw for putting to use a new digital tagging system that, if nothing else, gives us hunters a fresh.
Applicants for deer tags must be at least 12 years of age on or before july 1. With another deer season winding down, its a good time to take a look at how maine s deer herd is holding up. The 84,745 permits awarded will be the most since maine implemented the anydeer. Islesboro, waldo county, is open to deer hunting with bow and arrow only during the archery, expanded archery, or firearms seasons on deer. It was great that he got a deer as it has been a few years since he has gotten a maine deer although he usually shoots one or 2 in nh with his rifle or crossbow.