WMD 29, Maine
Unit info
- Game species
- Deer, Bear
- Group
- WMDs 20–29
- Area
- 4,536 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.
Season & harvest data is published for Black Bear so far. Deer, Bear also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedMaine WMD 29 is a distinctive coastal islands district stretching from Hancock County southwest to Kittery, encompassing offshore islands not connected to the mainland by bridge or causeway. Deer densities here rank among the highest in Maine — biologists describe deer as "packed in like sardines" — with either-sex opportunity during firearms and muzzleloader seasons and a generous antlerless permit allocation. Access requires a boat, which effectively limits hunting pressure and makes these islands a hidden gem for serious deer hunters willing to put in the logistical effort.
Coastal islands scattered along the Maine shoreline from Hancock County to the New Hampshire border at Kittery. Habitats include mixed spruce-fir and northern hardwood forest, coastal shrublands, rocky shorelines, and early-successional edge cover. Islands are generally small to mid-sized, low-elevation, and surrounded by saltwater. No major rivers or inland lakes within the district.
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Either-sex (any-deer) hunting allowed during firearms (Nov 2-28) and muzzleloader seasons without an antlerless permit — one of only a handful of WMDs with this open either-sex opportunity. Approximately 2,645 antlerless permits issued for the district; most remain available into the season. Expanded archery season runs Sept 12 - Dec 12. Regular archery Oct 3-30. Late muzzleloader Dec 7-12.
DEER: Very high density; either-sex during firearms and muzzleloader without permit; antlerless permits also available; expanded archery season. MOOSE: No moose hunting permitted in WMD 29. BEAR: Open to general bear season (Aug 31-Nov 28), baiting (through Sept 26), dogs (Sept 14-Oct 30), and trapping (Sept 1-Oct 31); 2-bear annual limit (1 by hunting, 1 by trapping). TURKEY: WMD 29 is closed to wild turkey hunting.
Among the highest deer densities in Maine (22+ deer/sq mi), with either-sex firearms opportunity and abundant antlerless permits. Very low hunting pressure due to boat-access-only logistics. Bear hunting allowed statewide season Aug 31 - Nov 28 including bait (Aug 31 - Sept 26) and dogs (Sept 14 - Oct 30). Unique island hunting experience with minimal competition.
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Boundaries: MDIFW official Wildlife Management Districts. Community info last updated 23d ago.