WMD 19, Maine
Unit info
- Game species
- Deer, Moose, Turkey, Bear
- Group
- WMDs 10–19
- Area
- 1,301 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
Moose — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 37
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
- 173
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
- 316
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 19 covers the remote Eastern Maine Woodlands north of Route 9 (the Airline), a vast landscape of spruce-fir forests, wetlands, beaver flowages, and industrial timberland straddling Washington and Penobscot counties near the New Brunswick border. The district holds a solid moose permit zone with bull-only lottery draws, decent bear numbers with legal baiting, limited antlerless deer permits reflecting a lower deer density typical of deep Maine north woods, and a modest fall turkey season.
Dense spruce-fir and mixed boreal forest north of Route 9 (the Airline), with extensive wetlands, spruce bogs, beaver flowages, lakes, and streams. Drained by the Passadumkeag River and its tributaries including the East Branch. Low-elevation woodland interspersed with timber harvest openings, regenerating clearcuts, and young hardwood stands. Remote and roadless in many sections, with rugged bog complexes throughout.
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Antlered deer only by default statewide license; antlerless permits extremely limited (approximately 25 permits issued for WMD 19 annually per MDIFW). WMD 19 is not in the either-sex archery zone, so a permit is required to harvest any antlerless deer. Archery season runs October; firearms season late October through late November; muzzleloader first two weeks of December.
DEER: Moderate-low density typical of northern Maine boreal forest; antlered deer hunting open statewide firearms (late Oct-late Nov) and archery (Oct); antlerless permits very scarce (~25/year). MOOSE: Active permit zone with September and October bull-only draws; strong bull population supported by abundant browse in clearcuts and bogs; bagging a bull moose is the premier hunting experience here. BEAR: Season runs late August through late November; baiting legal with bait placement starting late July; dogs and spot-and-stalk also permitted; 2-bear annual limit (1 hunting, 1 trapping). TURKEY: Fall season open in WMD 19 (approx. Sept 19-Nov 7) with a 2-bird seasonal bag limit; turkeys present in agricultural edge habitats at district margins; spring turkey season also open with 2 bearded birds.
One of Maine's premier moose permit zones in remote eastern woodlands. Outstanding black bear hunting with legal baiting starting late July. Wilderness character with extensive logging road access. Exceptional habitat diversity including boreal bogs, river corridors, and regenerating cuts. Close proximity to New Brunswick border adds an international wilderness feel. Grand Lake Stream area offers canoe access for float hunting.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: MDIFW official Wildlife Management Districts. Community info last updated 23d ago.