WMD 14, Maine
Unit info
- Game species
- Deer, Moose, Turkey, Bear
- Group
- WMDs 10–19
- Area
- 839 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
Moose — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 22
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
- 103
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
- 450
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 14 covers the Western Mountain Foothills south and east of Moosehead Lake, spanning portions of Somerset and Piscataquis counties. It offers excellent moose hunting (30 permits allocated, October bull season only), solid bear hunting over bait in classic north woods spruce-fir and mixed forest, resident deer with 860 antlerless permits available, and fall turkey opportunity in the southern reaches.
Western Mountain Foothills south and east of Moosehead Lake. Dominated by spruce-fir and mixed northern hardwood forest interspersed with clear-cuts, bogs, ponds, and river corridors including the Kennebec River. Elevations range from lowland river valleys to forested ridges. Classic north woods remote character with limited road infrastructure in the northern reaches.
low to moderate
860 antlerless deer permits allocated for 2026 via lottery; additional bonus permits available first-come first-served starting mid-September. Antlerless harvest during firearms and muzzleloader seasons requires a permit. Archery season allows either-sex harvest. Extended muzzleloader season applies (Dec 8-13, 2026). Regular firearms season Nov 2-28, 2026. Regular archery Oct 3-30, 2026.
DEER: Firearms Nov 2-28 2026, archery Oct 3-30, muzzleloader Nov 30-Dec 5 plus extended Dec 8-13, youth hunt Oct 23-24. 860 antlerless permits. MOOSE: October bull only, 30 permits total, lottery system. BEAR: General hunting Aug 31-Nov 28; baiting Aug 31-Sept 26; dogs Sept 14-Oct 30; bag limit 2/year (1 by hunting, 1 by trapping). TURKEY: Fall Sept 14-Nov 7 (bag limit 1); spring May 4-June 6 2026. Note: geographic context in task prompt referenced Washington County/Downeast — WMD 14 is actually Western Mountain Foothills/Moosehead region in Somerset and Piscataquis counties.
Remote Moosehead Lake foothills country with genuine wilderness character. One of Maine's active moose zones with a reasonable permit allocation. Excellent bear hunting over bait in abundant clear-cut and forest edge habitat — baiting legal on private land (permit required on Public Reserved Land). Good deer numbers with strong antlerless permit allocation. Fall turkey season in southern portions. Low hunting pressure due to remote access and vast acreage.
Questions, tips & discussion
Ask anything about WMD 14— or drop a tip or trick: access points, where game holds, glassing spots, conditions, crowding, gear that worked. This is where the unit's species-specific intel gets built, hunter by hunter.
Nothing posted yet about WMD 14.
Be the first — ask a question (“Best public access on the north end?”) or share a tip (“Glass the burn scars off the main ridge at first light”).
Boundaries: MDIFW official Wildlife Management Districts. Community info last updated 23d ago.