Application deadline: July 30th





Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





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Fall Deer [ [link removed] ]
Maximize Your Deer Season: Apply by July 30

There's still time to enter the 2026 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery, if you haven't already applied.

A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest one antlerless deer in the designated Wildlife Management District (WMD), "*in addition to an antlered deer statewide*". Don't miss your chance to maximize your season—be sure to submit your application before the lottery closes at *11:59 pm EST on July 30*.

There is no fee to enter the lottery. If you're awarded a permit, you'll have until September 10 to claim it by paying the *$12 permit fee* and *$2 agent fee*.

Hunters who select *WMDs 15–17, 20–26, 26A, or 29* as their first-choice district may take advantage of the pre-payment option and pay for their permit when they apply. In the unlikely event that you are not awarded a permit, your payment will be refunded in full.

 

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Important Dates

* *Lottery Application Closes:* July 30, 2026
* *Lottery Drawing:* August 13, 2026
* *Lottery Permit Payment Due:* September 10, 2026
* *Extra Permits for Sale:* September 15, 2026
* *Second Extra Permit Sale Period:* September 29, 2026

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Firearms bag limit + permits [ [link removed] ]

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Archery [ [link removed] ]

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Winter Deer [ [link removed] ]
Permit Dollars at Work

When you purchase an antlerless deer permit, you're helping conserve critical habitat for Maine's deer herd.

Revenue from antlerless deer permits supports the acquisition and management of deer wintering areas (DWAs)—the dense softwood forests that provide shelter and protection for white-tailed deer during Maine's harsh winters. Since 2022, permit funds have helped protect and manage more than 10,000 acres of this essential habitat, ensuring deer have the resources they need to survive and thrive for generations to come.



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More Information

* About Antlerless Deer Permits [ [link removed] ]
* Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery [ [link removed] ]
* Antlerless Deer Permit Frequently Asked Questions [ [link removed] ]
* Super Pack Antlerless Deer Permit Frequently Asked Questions [ [link removed] ]
* Managing Buck Age Structure [ [link removed] ]
* Help Keep CWD out of Maine [ [link removed] ]
* Hunting with Nonlead Ammunition [ [link removed] ]







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