New trapping regulations take effect in Maine this fall, including early raccoon season

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 23, 2026

Maine trappers will see several changes this fall, including an early raccoon season and other updates to the state’s rules. The season will begin on the Sunday two weeks before the general fall trapping season opens and end the day before the general trapping season begins. It will coincide with Maine’s early fox and coyote trapping season.