WMD 24, Maine
Unit info
- Game species
- Deer, Moose, Turkey, Bear
- Group
- WMDs 20–29
- Area
- 383 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
Black Bear — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 0
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
- 2,853
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 Black Bear, White-tailed Deer so far. Deer, Moose, Turkey, Bear also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedWMD 24 covers southwestern York County in coastal southern Maine and offers some of the state's best accessible deer hunting, with either-sex firearm and muzzleloader opportunity and an expanded archery zone covering multiple towns. Turkey hunting is productive in this densely wooded, agricultural-edge landscape, while bear hunting is legal with bait; moose are present but permits are extremely limited in this southern zone with low moose density.
Coastal southern Maine lowlands in York County — a mix of hardwood-dominated forest, agricultural fields, wetlands, and suburban-edge habitat. Sandplain grasslands near Kennebunk transition to mixed forest inland. The coastline and river drainages (Mousam, Saco, Kennebunk Rivers) create productive edge habitat. Relatively flat to gently rolling terrain with elevation mostly under 400 feet. High overall habitat diversity supports strong deer and turkey populations.
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WMD 24 is open to either-sex (any-deer) deer hunting under the authority of a standard big game license during the regular firearms and muzzleloader seasons — no antlerless permit required. Statewide either-sex archery and youth hunt seasons also apply. An expanded archery zone with defined boundary areas extends the archery season opportunity. Antlered deer require standard big game license; antlerless are legal either-sex under current regulations. Deer density is among the highest in Maine in this WMD.
DEER: Either-sex firearm and muzzleloader seasons open in WMD 24 under big game license; archery season statewide either-sex; expanded archery zones with specific town boundaries apply. Deer density high. MOOSE: Lottery permit zone, very few or no permits issued most years for WMD 24; low moose population in this southern coastal district. TURKEY: Spring turkey season (May) and fall season (September 14 – November 7) apply; bag limit up to 5 in fall, daily limit 2; WMD 24 has productive turkey habitat in mixed forest and ag edges. BEAR: Baiting legal statewide in Maine including WMD 24 (permit required on Public Reserved Land); trapping and hounding also legal per season dates; bear hunting pressure is moderate in this area compared to northern Maine.
One of Maine's most accessible deer hunting WMDs with either-sex firearm opportunity and no antlerless permit required. Kennebunk Plains WMA is included in MDIFW's pheasant stocking program. Strong wild turkey populations for both spring and fall seasons. Bear hunting with bait is legal statewide including this WMD. Expanded archery zones with extended season dates. Close proximity to population centers means pressure is high but deer numbers remain robust due to productive agricultural-edge habitat.
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Boundaries: MDIFW official Wildlife Management Districts. Community info last updated 23d ago.