BANGOR DAILY NEWS • December 18, 2020
In all, an unofficial total of 33,157 deer were tagged by the state’s hunters during seasons that allowed the use of bows, crossbows, regular firearms and muzzleloaders this year. That’s the highest total in 18 years, and reflects positively on the status of the state’s deer herd, as well as the efforts of its hunters during a pandemic. This year’s total is the highest since 38,153 deer were tagged back in 2002.