Some people in Maine consider hunting with hounds controversial. Credit: Susan Bard / BDN

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Now that deer season has wrapped up, hunters across Maine are returning to their usual off-season routine: processing meat, watching football and passionately debating the “right” way to hunt and fish.

Anyone who spends time in the woods knows opinions run deep.

So, what’s your hunting hot take? Is camo really necessary, or do deer not care what you’re wearing? Can they really smell a Swisher Sweet on your clothing? Should hunting licenses be harder to get, or should crossbows be classified as firearms?

It’s not just about laws, either — it’s about ethics, tradition and your personal style.

Your hot take might spark a friendly debate — or a fiery one — but either way, we want to hear it.

Share your thoughts with us in the comments section, or use the survey form below:

Hunting Hot Takes Query

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Susan Bard is the Bangor Daily News outdoors editor. She has worked in wildlife biology for agencies across the country on various research and management projects, and is also a registered Maine Guide...

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