Record Maine deer harvest set with nearly 2 weeks left

Written By Maine Environmental News

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • December 2, 2025

Maine hunters have pushed the state’s deer harvest to a new all-time high, and deer season is still ongoing. As of Tuesday morning, the statewide total reached 52,709 deer, surpassing the previous record by providing increased hunter opportunity. The figure includes all seasons to date: archery, youth hunt, firearms and the ongoing muzzleloader season.

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