When does deer season start in Maine?

No current deer opener is listed for Maine yet. Check Maine DIFW for the latest published dates.

When is Maine's firearm deer season?

Maine does not have a firearm deer row in the current data set yet. Check Maine DIFW for firearm, rifle, or general deer season details.

When does spring turkey open in Maine?

A current spring turkey opener is not listed for Maine yet. Check Maine DIFW for the latest turkey dates.

Do I need a license to hunt in Maine?

Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Maine hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Maine DIFW.

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Maine Waterfowl Season

Maine waterfowl season rows are listed below as agency data becomes available.

Quick answer

Maine season dates are listed below as soon as usable dates are available from Maine DIFW.

Use the agency link on this page to confirm final regulations, license rules, and zone details before you hunt.

Last verified: June 15, 2026 · Source: Maine DIFW

Waterfowl

38 listed rows

Brant

General

Closed

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Dates to be determined.

Zone: Coastal Zone

Brant

Firearm

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Zone: South Zone

Brant

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: Coastal Zone

Brant

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: North Zone

Brant

General

Closed

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Dates to be determined.

Zone: South Zone

Brant

General

Closed

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dates not listed

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Dates to be determined.

Zone: North Zone

Canada Goose

Early

Closed

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Dates to be determined.

Zone: North Zone

Canada Goose

Early

Closed

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dates not listed

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Dates to be determined.

Zone: South Zone

Canada Goose

Early

Closed

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dates not listed

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Dates to be determined.

Zone: Coastal Zone

Canada Goose (Early)

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: South Zone

Canada Goose (Early)

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: North Zone

Canada Goose (Early)

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: Coastal Zone

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Canada Goose (Regular), White-Fronted Geese

Firearm

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Zone: South Zone

Canada Goose (Regular), White-Fronted Geese

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: Coastal Zone

Canada Goose (Regular), White-Fronted Geese

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: North Zone

Canada Goose, White-Fronted Geese

Regular

Closed

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dates not listed

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Dates to be determined.

Zone: South Zone

Canada Goose, White-Fronted Geese

Regular

Closed

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Dates to be determined.

Zone: Coastal Zone

Canada Goose, White-Fronted Geese

Regular

Closed

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Dates to be determined.

Zone: North Zone

Ducks (including Mergansers and American Coots)

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: Coastal Zone

Ducks (including Mergansers and American Coots)

Firearm

Closed

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Exceptions: Harlequin Ducks, Barrow's Goldeneye, Moorhens & Gallinules closed. Coots: 5 additional beyond 6 duck limit, possession limit 15. Mergansers: 5 additional in aggregate. Various species-specific limits apply.

Zone: North Zone

Ducks (including Mergansers and American Coots)

Firearm

Closed

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Zone: South Zone

Ducks and Geese

Youth

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Special Youth Waterfowl Hunt. All duck species except Harlequins, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Moorhens and Gallinules may be hunted. Special regulations apply to youth and accompanying adult.

Zone: South Zone

Ducks and Geese

Youth

Closed

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Special Youth Waterfowl Hunt. All duck species except Harlequins, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Moorhens and Gallinules may be hunted. Special regulations apply to youth and accompanying adult.

Zone: North Zone

Ducks and Geese

Youth

Closed

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Special Youth Waterfowl Hunt. All duck species except Harlequins, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Moorhens and Gallinules may be hunted. Special regulations apply to youth and accompanying adult.

Zone: Coastal Zone

Ducks, Geese

Youth Waterfowl Hunt

Closed

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All duck species except Harlequins, Barrow's Goldeneye, Moorhens and Gallinules may be hunted, including geese. Special regulations apply to youth and accompanying adult. Hunting prohibited on Sunday.

Zone: Coastal Zone

Ducks, Geese

Youth Waterfowl Hunt

Closed

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Zone: South Zone

Ducks, Geese

Youth Waterfowl Hunt

Closed

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Zone: North Zone

Ducks, Mergansers and American Coots

Falconry

Closed

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Special Falconry Season in addition to regular migratory bird season

Zone: South Zone

Ducks, Mergansers and American Coots

Falconry

Closed

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Special Falconry Season in addition to regular migratory bird season

Zone: Coastal Zone

Ducks, Mergansers and American Coots

Falconry

Closed

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dates not listed

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Special Falconry Season in addition to regular migratory bird season

Zone: North Zone

Ducks, Mergansers, American Coots

General

Closed

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Dates to be determined. Harlequin Ducks, Barrow's Goldeneye, Moorhens & Gallinules closed. Coots: additional 5/day, 15 possession. Mottled Ducks/Fulvous Whistling Ducks/Scaup/Hen Eider: 1/day, 3 possession. Black Duck/Redhead/Hen Mallard/Canvasback/Eider: 2/day, 6 possession. Mallards: 4/day (2 hen), 12 possession (6 hen). Mergansers: additional 5 aggregate. Sea ducks: 3 by species (4 total), 9 by species (12 total). Pintails/Wood Ducks: 3/day, 9 possession.

Zone: North Zone

Ducks, Mergansers, American Coots

Special Falconry

Closed

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In addition to regular migratory bird season. Dates to be determined.

Zone: North Zone

Ducks, Mergansers, American Coots

General

Closed

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Dates to be determined.

Zone: Coastal Zone

Ducks, Mergansers, American Coots

General

Closed

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Dates to be determined.

Zone: South Zone

Ducks, Mergansers, American Coots

Special Falconry

Closed

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In addition to regular migratory bird season. Dates to be determined.

Zone: Coastal Zone

Ducks, Mergansers, American Coots

Special Falconry

Closed

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dates not listed

Exact dates not listed in the current data.

In addition to regular migratory bird season. Dates to be determined.

Zone: South Zone

Snow Geese (including Blue Geese)

General

Closed

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Dates to be determined.

Snow Geese (including Blue Geese)

Firearm

Closed

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