Review available WMDs, required information, and what to expect here.






Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





*mefishwildlife.com*






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Antlerless Deer Permits go on Sale: Tuesday, September 15 at 9:30am

Didn't receive a permit through the antlerless deer permit lottery, or miss the deadline to claim your permit? Don't fret. Remaining antlerless deer permits will be available for purchase online only in certain WMDs on a first-come, first-served basis beginning* Tuesday, September 15 at 9:30am.*

Before You Log In

Have the following information ready:


* *Name and date of birth*
* "Important:" If your name or date of birth is misspelled on your current hunting license, enter it exactly as it appears on the license so the system can locate your record.

* *MOSES ID* (optional, but highly recommended)
* You can find your MOSES ID on your current hunting license.

* *Preferred Wildlife Management Districts (WMDs)*
* Have at least two WMDs in mind in case your first choice sells out.

* *Find WMD maps at mefishwildlife.com/wmd [ [link removed] ]*.

* *Credit card information*

What to Expect on September 15

To ensure the website remains available during periods of high demand, MDIFW uses a virtual queue system.


* If you arrive *before 9:30am* you will be placed in a virtual waiting room.
* At *9:30am* everyone in the waiting room will be assigned a random position in the queue.
* Joining the waiting room early does *not* provide an advantage over other hunters who are waiting when the sale begins.
* Hunters who arrive after 9:30am will be added to the queue in the order they arrive.

While waiting, you'll see an estimated wait time. Please be patient—your opportunity to purchase a permit will come when your turn arrives.

*Don't see the green "Purchase Permit" button at 9:30am?* Try refreshing your browser or clearing your cache.

How to Purchase a Permit

Beginning at 9:30am on September 15, visit the deer permit purchase page [ [link removed] ] and click *"Purchase Permit"* under the *Extra Permits* section.

*ANTLERLESS DEER PERMITS* [ [link removed] ]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which WMDs Have Extra Permits Available?

The following Wildlife Management Districts have extra permits available for purchase: [ [link removed] ]

*WMD*



*Extra Permits Available*



15 [ [link removed] ]



929



16 [ [link removed] ]



4,971



17 [ [link removed] ]



6,354



20 [ [link removed] ]



1,934



21 [ [link removed] ]



7,910



22 [ [link removed] ]



6,441



23 [ [link removed] ]



9,097



24 [ [link removed] ]



3,015



25 [ [link removed] ]



6,694



26 [ [link removed] ]



1,958



26a [ [link removed] ]



97



29 [ [link removed] ]



1,301



 

Permit availability will be updated in real time beginning at 9:30am on September 15. Hunters in the queue will be notified as WMDs sell out.

*Find WMD maps at mefishwildlife.com/wmd [ [link removed] ]*

Where Can I Purchase a Permit?

Permits are available *online only*. The purchase link will be active by 9:30am on September 15.

How Will Permit Fees Be Used?

Antlerless deer permits cost *$12*, plus a *$2 agent fee*. Revenue from permit sales helps support the acquisition and management of deer wintering areas (DWAs), particularly in northern Maine.

How Many Permits Can I Purchase?

To provide equitable access, MDIFW offers two extra permit sale periods:


*September 15–29*


* Hunters may purchase *one extra antlerless deer permit*.
* If you already hold a permit from the lottery, you may possess *two permits total*.

*September 30–December 12*


* Hunters may possess up to *three extra permits total*.
* If you already hold a lottery permit, you may possess up to *four permits total*.
* Hunters who purchased one permit during the September 15–29 sale may purchase up to two additional permits during this period.

Extra permits may be purchased online until *December 12 or until sold out.*

Who Can Purchase an Extra Permit?

Any hunter may purchase an available permit, including:


* Hunters who did not apply to the lottery
* Hunters who applied but were unsuccessful
* Hunters who received and claimed a lottery permit

I Already Claimed a Lottery Permit. Do I Need to Fill It Before Purchasing Another?

No.

Can I Purchase Permits for Other Hunters?

Yes. Once you reach the front of the queue and complete a purchase, you may purchase permits for up to *three additional hunters* without re-entering the queue, provided all transactions are completed within *25 minutes*.

*Show your appreciation* to a landowner who allows you to hunt their property by purchasing an antlerless deer permit on their behalf. Simply use the Landowner Antlerless Permit Gift Form [ [link removed] ] to collect the information needed to complete the purchase.

 

*MORE INFORMATION* [ [link removed] ]






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Reminder: Either-Sex Hunting in Designated WMDs

In Wildlife Management Districts *21–25 and 29*, hunters may harvest *one deer of either sex* during the firearms and muzzleloader seasons under the authority of their regular big game hunting license. This counts as the hunter's one deer for the year.

Hunters wishing to harvest an additional deer must possess an antlerless deer permit.

Either-sex hunting is also allowed during the *Youth Deer Hunt (October 23–24, 2026)* and during the *regular archery season statewide*.


Learn More About Either-Sex Hunting Requirements [ [link removed] ]

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Additional Resources

* Antlerless Deer Permit Information [ [link removed] ]
* Antlerless Deer Permit FAQs [ [link removed] ]
* About the Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery [ [link removed] ]
* Maine Hunting Laws and Rules [ [link removed] ]
* Season Dates and Bag Limits [ [link removed] ]
* Hunting with Nonlead Ammunition [ [link removed] ]
* Keep CWD Out of Maine [ [link removed] ]









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