BANGOR DAILY NEWS • November 5, 2025
Maine’s deer season is off to a strong start, with thousands of hunters already tagging deer in the first few days of the firearms season. The residents-only day for rifle hunters took place Saturday, followed by the official statewide opener on Monday. Alex Duguay shot a 250-pound buck while sitting on a ridge north of Eustis at 6:30 a.m. Monday. Jillian Jermyn took a 204-pound buck in Washington on opening day. In the Millinocket area, Eric Childs capped off the day with a 205-pound, 8-point buck. Eric Peltier tagged a 208-pound buck with 11 or 12 points in Franklin on Monday. In Aroostook County, 13-year-old Jacob Cote of Connor Township shot a 247-pound, 8-point buck Monday. On Saturday, Teanna Woodman tagged a 9-point, 208-pound buck, while her father, Dewey Sproul, took an 8-point, 153-pound deer. Brandon Burnell also joined the 200-pound club, tagging a 201-pound buck early in the week.