Check out these resources to prepare for muzzleloader season:
 If you haven't filled your deer tag(s) yet, don't give up!
Deer hunting can be a test of patience, but you cannot harvest a deer if you don't try or put the time in. Remember to control your scent, it is very hard to fool a deer's nose, and enjoy the beauty of being in Maine's woods.
The firearms season ends November 29th, and muzzleloader season will begin December 1st. To participate, you need to purchase a muzzleloader permit in addition to your big game hunting license.
Take on a fun new challenge by learning how to hunt deer with a muzzleloader! There is plenty of time to learn how to use a muzzleloader for deer before the muzzleloader season begins in December, starting with this Introduction to Muzzleloaders Workshop in Willimantic, Maine. Experienced MDIFW staff will discuss choosing the right muzzleloader for hunting, muzzleloader choices, gun features, safe storage, and shooting accuracy. This workshop will combine discussion with hands-on practice to familiarize participants with flintlocks, percussion guns and in-lines, and associated equipment that is used to hunt with a muzzleloader.
*All materials for this workshop are provided.
Date/Time: Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 11am - 3pm
Location: Big Pine Gun Club
Big Pine Road
Willimantic, ME
Antlerless deer permits are still available for purchase in WMDs 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 29. Hunters may purchase three extra permits total (if a hunter acquired a lottery permit, they may have up to four total antlerless deer permits). Purchase a deer permit online at mefishwildlife.com/deerpermit
Click here for a WMD map.
Have you purchased a permit but can't remember your permit number or information?
You can look up your permit using the Purchased Permit Lookup.
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