Maine Any-Deer Permits Down

Posted on: 10/26/11

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In an effort to conserve the Maine deer population, any-deer tags have been reduced by 46%. Hunters are allowed one antlered deer annually, but this year the any-deer tags have been almost cut in half.

The winters of 2008 and 2009 took a toll on Maine's deer population. Maine is working with land owners on deer habitat and also help with controlling predation on the deer.

The regular firearm 2011 season opens this Saturday for residents, the following Monday for non-residents. The season will end November 26th, which then opens the muzzleloader season. 12,000 antlered bucks and close to 5,000 antlerless deer are expected to be harvested during the seasons. From MPBN.com [2].

Maine [3]
Whitetail Deer [4]

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Hunting Tip: Trail Camera Placement

When placing a trail camera don't just look for a well used trail. What you want to do is look for a freshly used trail off by itself that goes from a north facing ridge, thick forest, brushy knob or some other similar bedding area to a food source. Don't forget water sources. Especially in the summer months the deer need water so look for a good trail going down too a creek surrounded by thick cover and place the camera 100 yards up from the water source. Scent control is very important...

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[2] http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineHeadlineNews/tabid/968/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3479/ItemId/18644/Default.aspx
[3] http://www.biggamehunt.net/sections/Maine
[4] http://www.biggamehunt.net/sections/Whitetail_Deer