Don't wait—Applications close July 30th





Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





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Don't miss your shot: Apply by July 30

There's just *one week left* to enter the 2026 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery [ [link removed] ]. Take the next step toward deer season and apply today.

An antlerless deer permit allows licensed hunters to harvest one antlerless deer in the Wildlife Management District (WMD) of their choosing, "*i**n addition to an antlered deer statewide*". There is no fee to enter the lottery, and if you're awarded a permit, you'll have until *September 10th* to claim it by paying the *$12 permit fee* and *$2 agent fee*.

Don't let this shot pass you by—apply today!

 

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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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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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