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The 2026 Maine antlerless deer permit lottery results are here

by Susan Bard August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

An antlerless deer permit authorizes you to harvest any doe or any deer with antlers measuring less than three inches in length.

Your guide to getting a moose out of the Maine woods

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine August 12, 2026August 11, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

I hired a Maine guide in the past. Here’s what I’m learning about bear baiting on your own.

by Pete Warner, Outdoors Contributor August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Maine hunters go to extreme lengths to stop people from stealing their trail cameras

by Pete Warner August 7, 2026August 6, 2026

These are the 3 best deer rifles, according to Maine hunters

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Police and Courts

A poacher killed a doe and left her body to rot in a Maine apple orchard

by Christopher Burns July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Mainer inducted into National Trappers Association Hall of Fame

by Susan Bard July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

New trapping regulations take effect in Maine this fall, including early raccoon season

by Susan Bard July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

3 tips to judge black bear size before your hunt this fall

by John Floyd, Outdoors Contributor July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

What to know before your moose hunt in the North Maine Woods

by Pete Warner June 25, 2026June 24, 2026

Maine’s antlerless deer permit lottery opens Thursday. Here’s what’s new for 2026.

by Susan Bard June 24, 2026June 25, 2026

Late NASCAR star Kyle Busch among Maine moose lottery winners

by Susan Bard June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles attends Maine moose lottery

by Susan Bard June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

How to field dress a Maine moose

by Pete Warner, Outdoors Contributor June 22, 2026June 21, 2026

6 videos every Maine moose hunter should watch before the season

by Susan Bard June 22, 2026June 21, 2026

You drew a Maine moose permit. Here’s what to do right now.

by Susan Bard June 21, 2026June 21, 2026

Didn’t draw a Maine moose permit? Here’s where you can still hunt moose.

by Susan Bard June 21, 2026June 20, 2026

See the results of the 2026 Maine moose lottery

by Susan Bard June 20, 2026June 21, 2026

Listen live to the Maine moose lottery drawing

by Susan Bard June 20, 2026June 19, 2026

What you can, and can’t, do with your Maine moose permit

by Pete Warner June 19, 2026June 18, 2026