Maine Deer News
Marsh Island Deer Reduction Season Starts Monday, Dec. 1
Nov. 26, 2008Augusta - A limited two-week deer reduction season will begin Monday, Dec. 1, on two parcels of land owned by the City of Old Town.
MAINE DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE 284 State St., SHS 41, Augusta, ME 04333 www.mefishwildlife.com Main Number: 287-8000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 10, 2010
Hunters Reminded To Keep Chronic Wasting Disease Out of Maine - Nov. 20, 2009
Augusta, Maine ? The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is reminding hunters who harvest deer, caribou, elk or moose in another state or province to do their part to prevent the introduction of Chronic Wasting Disease in Maine.
Deer Hunting and EEE - Oct. 23, 2009
Augusta, Maine - The greatest Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) risk facing hunters is exposure to mosquitoes, not handling or consuming healthy deer. Although other mammals and birds have been exposed to the EEE virus for decades, there is no evidence that direct contact with these species can infect humans. While human infection is rare, hunters should take extra precautions against EEE by using insect repellents for personal protection from bites until mosquitoes are no longer active and using protective clothing.
Deadline Nears for Online Any-Deer Permit Applications - Aug. 10, 2009
Augusta, Maine ? The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife currently is accepting applications online only for the Any-Deer Permit Lottery, and the deadline for online applicants is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 17.
Deadlines Set for Any-Deer Permit Applications - Jul. 17, 2009
Augusta, Maine ? The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife currently is accepting applications online for the Any-Deer Permit Lottery. The Department will be issuing 45,385 permits this year to residents, non-residents, landowners, Superpack holders in these Wildlife Management District only: 15-17; 20-26, 29. It is ?Bucks Only? in any Wildlife Management District not listed.
Marsh Island Deer Reduction Season Starts Monday, Dec. 1 - Nov. 26, 2008
Augusta - A limited two-week deer reduction season will begin Monday, Dec. 1, on two parcels of land owned by the City of Old Town.
Teen shoots himself in foot - Nov. 04, 2008
A 16-year-old West Newfield boy suffered a gunshot wound to his middle toe on his right foot while tracking the first deer he had ever shot.
November 1 Marks Beginning of Firearms Deer Season - Oct. 30, 2008
Augusta - One of Maine's oldest traditions gets underway Saturday, Nov. 1, with the start of the 2008 Deer Season. And, in several locations in southern Maine, including WMDs 15, 16, 23 and 26, Saturday marks the start of a limited Moose hunt.
