The largest bear killed in Maine was 700 pounds

Written By Maine Environmental News

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 21, 2026

Fourteen years ago, Matt Knox shot his first bear. It became Maine’s current state record for a bear killed with a firearm, with a live weight of 699 pounds. Even more impressive, it was taken over bait.

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