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Antlerless Deer Permits Available Now

*Planning to hunt deer this fall? Additional antlerless deer permits are still available in select Wildlife Management Districts.* Through September 29, hunters may purchase one additional permit on a first-come, first-served basis while permits remain available. Purchasing an additional permit can help extend your season while supporting deer population management and conservation efforts across Maine.

To purchase an additional permit, you'll need the following information:



* *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*

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which WMDs Have Extra Permits Available?

The following Wildlife Management Districts currently have extra permits available for purchase: *16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 26A, and 29—*and quantities are being updated online in real time

Where Can I Purchase a Permit?

Permits are available *online only* and may be purchased while supplies last.

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. Use the Landowner Antlerless Permit Gift Form [ [link removed] ] to collect the information needed to complete the purchase.

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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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