Game Species

Maine hunting regulations prohibit hunting endangered species like the Canada lynx, songbirds, and game animals outside open seasons.

Maine harvest reports provide deer, bear, moose, and turkey data to help hunters plan successful seasons by Wildlife Management District.

Maine wildlife disease monitoring programs protect deer and moose herds from fatal threats like chronic wasting disease.

Chronic Wasting Disease detections near Maine and prevention steps involving prions for deer and moose hunters.

Maine continues testing deer and moose for chronic wasting disease despite no confirmed cases to ensure early detection.

Maine cottontail populations include the stable Eastern species and the protected New England rabbit found in the southwest.

Maine squirrel harvest numbers show gray and red squirrel population health, habitat changes, and hunter activity levels.

Maine fisher trapping trends, population history, habitat distribution, and current state regulations for furbearer trappers.

Maine bobcat populations are rebounding across specific regions due to dense forests, abundant prey, and successful wildlife management.

Eastern coyote attacks on Maine livestock cause severe losses, but farmers can identify signs and protect vulnerable animals.