BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 5, 2026
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has set the number of moose permits for each wildlife management district for the 2026 hunt. A total of 3,705 permits will be issued statewide, including 2,645 antlered and 1,060 antlerless permits. The hunting seasons are scheduled for Sept. 28 to Oct. 3 for the first bull hunt, Oct. 12 to Oct. 17 for the second bull hunt and Oct. 26 to Oct. 31 for the antlerless hunt. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. May 18. The annual moose permit drawing will take place June 20 at the Acton Fairgrounds in Acton.