Hunting and trapping are permitted on much of the land in the Mount Agamenticus region. While hunting accidents are very rare, please note the following to keep you and your pets safe:

• Wear bright clothing like blaze orange.
• Remember that bikes are quiet and fast; they can surprise hunters.
• To avoid any traps, please keep to the trails.
• Protect your dogs with a blaze orange vest or bandana. Keep dogs on leash and on the trail; traps may be baited with meat. Please note that the town of York has a town wide leash and animal waste control requirement. Dogs must be secured with a hand-held device (lead, chain, or cord) not longer than 15′ at all times.

Deer Seasons for Wildlife Management District 20:

• Archery … September 29 – October 26
• Youth Deer Hunting Day … October 20
• Firearms (including Maine resident only day) … October 27 – November 24
• Muzzleloader … November 26 – December 8

General Trapping Seasons for Wildlife Management District 20:

Including early fox/coyote and general season … October 15 – December 31

Traps, including foothold traps, are used for bobcat, coyote, fisher, fox, marten, mink, muskrat, opossum, otter, raccoon, red squirrel, skunk, and weasel.

• Bear Trapping Season … September 1 – October 31
• Beaver Trapping Season … October 29 – March 31

For detailed information about extended seasons that require special permits and for specific seasons for each game species you can pick up the State of Maine Hunting & Trapping Laws and Rules at the York Town Hall, or visit the State of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website, here.

Note: Sunday hunting is illegal in Maine.

Photo via Fredrik Öhlander on Unsplash.

Last modified: January 7, 2019