WMD 11, Maine
Unit info
- Game species
- Deer, Moose, Turkey, Bear
- Group
- WMDs 10–19
- Area
- 1,770 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
Moose — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 39
Draw odds for Moosearen't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Black Bear — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 289
Draw odds for Black Beararen't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 706
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Season & harvest data is published for Moose, Black Bear, White-tailed Deer so far. Deer, Turkey, Bear also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedMaine WMD 11 is a vast northeastern interior district spanning portions of Aroostook, Penobscot, and Washington counties, dominated by boreal spruce-fir forest and remote wilderness with some of the highest moose densities in the lower 48 states. Deer densities are low compared to southern Maine WMDs, but the district offers 185 any-deer permits and excellent bear hunting over bait in largely roadless timberland. It is a premier moose permit zone with both September and October bull-only seasons allocated through the statewide lottery.
Vast boreal spruce-fir and balsam fir forest, northern hardwood pockets, wetland complexes, bogs, and remote river drainages in the northeastern Maine interior. Flat to gently rolling terrain with cold temperatures and heavy snowpack. One of Maine's most remote and least-developed WMDs, with minimal road infrastructure outside of logging roads and North Maine Woods corridors.
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WMD 11 is antlered-only by default under standard license. 185 any-deer (antlerless) permits were allocated for the 2026 lottery (applications June 25 – July 30, drawing August 13). Antlerless harvest without permit is allowed statewide during Regular Archery Season. No guaranteed either-sex hunting — standard rule of one antlered deer per license applies absent a permit.
DEER: Low density relative to southern Maine; standard firearm season runs November, archery October, muzzleloader December. 185 any-deer permits available by lottery. MOOSE: Bull-only permit zone; two seasons (late Sept and mid-Oct); statewide lottery with bonus points; some of Maine's best moose habitat. BEAR: Season runs late August through late November; baiting and hound hunting legal and productive; bait on Public Reserved Land requires Bureau of Parks and Lands permit. TURKEY: Spring season open (1 bearded bird, approximately May 4 – June 6); fall turkey season is CLOSED in WMD 11.
World-class moose hunting in true wilderness; one of the top moose WMDs in Maine for remote backcountry bulls. Excellent black bear hunting over bait and with hounds in dense boreal cover. Low deer pressure means any-deer permit holders can find undisturbed bucks. Spring turkey available for 1 bearded bird. North Maine Woods gate system provides structured access to vast private timberland. No Sunday hunting statewide.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: MDIFW official Wildlife Management Districts. Community info last updated 23d ago.