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Maine has over 17 million acres of extraordinary land available to hunters. When it comes to finding where you want to hunt, you have two options: private land or public land. Roughly 94% of Maine's forest land is privately owned, and more than half of that land area is open to the public.
A person buying a trapping license for the first time must purchase it from the MDIFW office in Augusta (in person, by email at ifw.licensing@maine.gov, or mail). As of 2021, trapping license renewals including bear permits can be purchased online.
IFW Hunting & Fishing Licenses MOSES is the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife's online hunting, fishing, and trapping licensing system. This service is available to any resident or non-resident sportsperson looking to hunt, fish, or trap in the State of Maine.
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife was established in 1880 to protect Maine's big game populations. Today, the Department's wildlife division works to preserve, protect, and enhance all of Maine's wildlife resources including nongame wildlife and the state's endangered and threatened species.
Click the links below for the most up-to-date fishing news and suggestions from Maine's fisheries biologists. Before you head for a day of fishing, ALWAYS tell someone where you are going and when you will return.
To hunt in Maine, you must have a valid hunting license. Hunting licenses are valid for one calendar year, starting January 1 (or on the date of purchase if after January 1). The type of license you need depends upon your age, if you are a Maine resident or nonresident, hunting method, and other factors.
Maine's Antlerless Deer Permits are issued through a special lottery drawing. For more information, see Antlerless Deer Permits. To find out if you were selected to receive an Antlerless Deer permit, select the first letter of your last name.
Hunting and trapping must conform with State of Maine laws, MDIFW rules, and local ordinances. Trapping on state park or historic site land in organized townships requires the written permission of the Bureau.
Maine Shooting Ranges Locator Map; Other Items of Interest. Maine's Big Game Management Plan; Moose Hunting Information; Bear Hunting Information; Deer Hunting Information; Harvest Information for Bear, Deer, Moose and Spring/Fall Wild Turkey; Expanded Archery Information; Pheasant Hunting; Registered Maine Guides; Fur Tagging Stations