Hunting in Maine
Everything you need to hunt legally in Maine. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
January 1 - December 31
Wildlife Agency
MDIFW
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Maine Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Maine.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Maine based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
4 species tracked
Find all Maine hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $26 resident
Compare Maine hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
14 species covered
Maine bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Maine hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Maine hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Maine License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $26.00 | $117.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $25.00 | $64.00 |
| Combo | $43.00 | N/A |
| Non-Resident Small Game | N/A | $75.00 |
| Senior Lifetime (70+) | $8.00 | N/A |
Maine Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Maine.
Deer
Archery
Sep 6
to Nov 21
Deer
Rifle
Nov 1
to Nov 29
Deer
Rifle
Oct 27
to Nov 22
Deer
Muzzleloader
Nov 30
to Dec 6
Turkey
May 3
to May 30
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
MDIFW
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through Maine IFW online system.
Hunter Education
Maine requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Maine.
Store Your Maine License in Hunter Passport
Keep your ME hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.