Maine Deer Population and Management Archive - Maine
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Annual Reported Deer Hunt
1920 5,829
1950 39,216
1959* 42,735
*peak
1993: 27,402
1997: 31,152
1999: 31,473
2000: 36,886
2001: 27,769
2002: 38,153
2003: 30,313
2004: 30,926
2005: 28,148
2006: 29,918
2007: 28,884
2008: 21,061
2009: 18,045
2010: 20,063
2011: 18,839
2012: 21,365
2013: 24,795
2014: 22,490
2015: 20,325
2016: 23,512
2017: 27,233
2018: 32,451
2019: 28,323
2020: 33,159
2021: 38,947
Moose
2016: 1,609
2017: 1,518
2021: 2,527
2022: 2,199
Historic Registered Deer Kill
1919 5,784
1920 5,829
1921 8,861
1922 7,628
1923 *
1924 *
1925 8,379
1926 *
1927 8,112
1928 9,051
1929 11,708
1930 13,098
1931 14,694
1932 15,465
1933 18,935
1934 13,284
1935 19,726
1936 19,134
1937 19,197
1938 19,363
1939 19,187
1940 22,201
1941 19,881
1942 22,591
1943 24,408
1944 21,708
1945 24,904
1946 31,728
1947 30,349
1948 35,364
1949 35,051
1950 39,216
1951 41,730
1952 35,171
1953 38,609
1954 37,379
1955 35,591
1956 40,290
1957 41,142
1958 39,393
1959 41,735
1960 37,758**
* No records
** Preliminary
Source: Deer in Maine, Game Division Bulletin No. 6, 1961
A List of Articles in the Archive
2021
History of Maine Moose Hunt October 7, 2021
State biologists propose 40% increase in any-deer permits this fall May 4, 2021 Maine
2020
2020’s deer harvest was the highest in 18 years December 18, 2020 Maine
Knowing the history of Maine deer hunting a window into state of today’s herd September 27, 2020 Maine
Maine biologists seek a record 100,000 any-deer permits for first time May 20, 2020
Moose hunt begins in Maine September 28, 2020 Maine,
The wildlife Maine has lost in the past 200 years February 29, 2020, Maine
2019
Plotting Deer Harvest on Map Paints Different Picture March 30, 2019 Maine
State biologists propose more moose hunting permits for 2nd consecutive year March 21, 2019 Maine
Bigger, bolder, more aggressive coyotes destined for Maine March 21, 2019
State biologists propose more moose hunting permits for 2nd consecutive year March 21, 2019 Maine
Save Maine deer from being killed with crossbows along the entire coast of Maine March 7, 2019
Interesting report on Maine deer February 28, 2019 Maine,
As youth hunting numbers steadily drop in Maine, lawmakers and state officials grapple with the problem February 11, 2019
Maine 2018 Deer Harvest And Other Data January 30, 2019
New bill would allow crossbows during archery season January 27, 2019 Maine
Biologists are wrestling with deer so they can study how they die January 18, 2019 Maine
Deer hunt still in need of a boost January 13, 2019 Maine
Early numbers show strong hunting season January 6, 2019 Maine
Despite deep snow, deer numbers strong heading into spring April 13, 2019 Maine
History of Maine Moose Hunt October 7, 2019
Maine by the numbers: We add up some of the key indicators August 25, 2019
Moose permit increase approved, but any-deer hunting permits may be reduced May 21, 2019 Maine
State biologists propose more moose hunting permits for 2nd consecutive year March 21, 2019 Maine
The highs and lows of tourism October 9, 2019 Maine
2018
Technology gets deer results out quicker December 15, 2018 Maine
Maine is challenged to recruit deer hunters, even with bigger harvest November 30, 2018
Maine deer harvest is highest since 2004 November 27, 2018
South Paris hunters take their bucks to Doe's November 26, 2018 Maine
Bigger deer draw out-of-state hunters November 17, 2018 Maine
Year after woman shot by hunter on her property, some question the law that allowed him to be there November 9, 2018 Maine
New electronic tagging system adds convenience to Maine’s deer hunt October 28, 2018
Population Density, Managing deer herd is a daunting task October 21, 2018 Maine
Maine Deer Population, Fears over chronic wasting disease give deer hunters pause October 15, 2018
Digital big-game registration system gives Maine wildlife biologists real-time harvest data September 17, 2018
Struggling for clarity regarding new deer plans September 1, 2018 Maine
Maine's deer stewards falling short of goals August 31, 2018
New study finds zoning ineffective for deer winter habitat conservation August 24, 2018 Maine
Wildlife watchers need a seat at the table August 23, 2018 Maine
Hunters may apply for any-deer permits July 30, 2018 Maine
Applications for any-deer permit lottery available July 17, 2018 Maine
Trying to get a handle on state's moose population July 7, 2018 Maine
Big-game plan favors revenue over conservation July 7, 2018 Maine
Deer Kill Largest In Last Ten Years June 14, 2018 Maine
DIFW proposes to manage for less moose in new management plan June 15, 2018 Maine
Ineffectiveness of local zoning to reduce regional loss and fragmentation of wintering habitat for white-tailed deer EM Simons-Legaard, DJ Harrison, KR Legaard - Forest Ecology and Management, 2018
We're still waiting for 2017 deer hunt numbers June 2, 2018 Maine, observer-me.com
Lots of deer issues from ticks to antler restrictions May 30, 2018 Maine in special urban deer hunts ...
Maine's deer herd increased with the extirpation of wolves and cougars May 28, 2018
Maine wildlife biologists recommend record number of any-deer permits in 2018 May 22, 2018
Wildlife biologists say Maine need to shrink its moose herd to keep it healthy May 16, 2018
How deer management has evolved overtime in Maine May 14, 2018
Maine has a new plan to manage its 'big-game' species May 9, 2018
Turkeys are the guinea pigs as Maine embarks on digital recording of hunters’ harvests May 5, 2018
Is Maine’s Big Game Management Plan Really Shifting Toward Focus on Animal Health Not Numbers? May 2, 2018
Conservation group aims to save one deer at a time April 18, 2018 Maine
Maine lawmakers uphold reduced penalty for deer baiting April 4, 2018
First Maine reindeer in 20 years born in Winslow on Easter morning April 4, 2018 Maine
... at a petting zoo... “We had purchased a couple this fall to add to our herd and they actually had bred,” ...
Recent blizzard shouldn’t pose a major problem for Maine’s deer March 14, 2018
Maine hunters are still killing lots of moose March 8, 2018
Maine wildlife biologists propose 20 percent increase in moose hunting permits March 7, 2018
Even after reported sightings, wildlife officials declare cougar extinct in Maine February 20, 2018
Sen. Davis seeks to amend penalties for hunting deer over bait February 8, 2018 Maine
Maine Big Bucks and Estimated 2017 Deer Harvest February 3, 2018 T
Perhaps Maine DIFW Should Take a More Proactive Approach to Feeding Deer January 13, 2018
Balancing the deer herd is often a thankless task January 7, 2018 Maine
Applications for any-deer permit lottery available July 17, 2018 Maine
Deer Kill Largest In Last Ten Years June 14, 2018 Maine,
DIFW proposes to manage for less moose in new management planJune 15, 2018 Maine
Even after reported sightings, wildlife officials declare cougar extinct in Maine February 20, 2018
How deer management has evolved overtime in Maine May 14, 2018
Maine deer harvest tops 32,000, highest since 2002 December 11, 2018
Maine Deer Population, Fears over chronic wasting disease give deer hunters pause October 15, 2018
Maine wildlife biologists propose 20 percent increase in moose hunting permits March 7, 2018
Population Density, Managing deer herd is a daunting task October 21, 2018 Maine, Portland Press Herald
Recent blizzard shouldn’t pose a major problem for Maine’s deer March 14, 2018
2017
For a strong deer herd, factor in the winter habitat December 24, 2017 Maine
Applegate Deer Farm harvesting antlers for health capsules December 18, 2017 Maine
Coyotes impacting Maine deer December 3, 2017 Maine
Biologist says mountain lions aren't the only cats who prey on deer December 1, 2017
Bad News! Maine coyotes are becoming wolves. November 26, 2017
A deer by any other name … November 26, 2017 Maine
Maine hoping hunters harvest at least 7,000 does this fall to cull deer herd October 28, 2017
Outdoors in Maine: ‘Coywolf’ ploy explained August 1, 2017
Series of mild winters leads to major increase in any-deer permits
Here's why state is issuing a lot more any-deer permits July 20, 2017 Maine
Deer feeding ban extended from June 1 to December 15 June 27, 2017
2016 Deer Harvest Data is Out…Finally June 21, 2017
White-tailed herd OK following a mild winter June 21, 2017 Maine
Proposal would increase Maine deer permits by 45 percent June 1, 2017
Maine's deer hunters to see another bump in permits June 1, 2017
Legislature kills lots of deer bills May 31, 2017 Maine
Maine coyotes getting bigger, more wolf-like May 7, 2017 DNA becoming more “wolfy” ... hunters offer anecdotal evidence that coyotes can take down even large, healthy deer.
Deer feeding ban and baiting penalties increased April 25, 2017 Maine
Deer feeding, baiting, antler restrictions, and more debated at legislature April 17, 2017 Maine
New wolf hybrid takes hold in Maine April 11, 2017
Protecting the deer yards April 8, 2017 Maine, Sun-Journal
Playing With Maine’s Big Bucks…Numbers That Is April 5, 2017
Another Proposed Maine Sunday Hunting Bill Defeated March 18, 2017
Antler Restrictions,
Bad News! Maine coyotes are becoming wolves. November 26, 2017 Bangor
Bill to allow deer-baiting shot down in committee March 7, 2017 Maine,
Coyotes impacting Maine deer December 3, 2017 Maine
Maine hoping hunters harvest at least 7,000 does this fall to cull deer herd October 28, 2017
Maine Moose Harvest for 2016 [PDF] February 17, 2017
Maine moose hunt success rate increased last fall January 25, 2017 Maine
Maine's deer hunters to see another bump in permits June 1, 2017
So many interests and opinions on managing deer January 29, 2017 Maine
Wildlife Restoration Projects: Part II February 18, 2017 Maine
2016
Any-deer permits increased a stunning 60% July 11, 2016 Maine
Big challenges ahead as new big game management plans are created August 18, 2016 Maine
Checking in on Maine's deer herd after mild winter April 23, 2016
Checking in on Maine's deer herd after mild winter April 23, 2016
Cold Stream may be Maine's last wildlife habitat conservation project March 31, 2016
Eastern coyotes are here and they’re a challenging quarry January 24, 2016 Maine
Firearm season for deer begins Saturday, Oct. 29 October 27, 2016 Maine,
Focus on antler restrictions might miss greater point January 3, 2016 Maine
High-tech rifles used in hunting raises ethical debate April 16, 2016 Maine
In Maine, game management affects us all March 9, 2016
Land purchase highlights power of conservation March 31, 2016 Maine
Maine Deer Population August 4, 2016
Maine will suffer if Obama designates national monument June 1, 2016
Maine's deer hunters disappeared along with the deer January 8, 2016
MDIFW seeks input on Maine's most popular wildlife, fish species February 25, 2016 Maine
Mobile-ready Maine hunting and fishing licenses unveiled March 29, 2016
Moose lottery now open; fewer permits being issued March 26, 2016 Maine
Nuts help both the hunters and hunted October 9, 2016 Maine
Prime brook trout habitat protected in northwester Maine March 25, 2016
Proposal would boost Maine's deer permits by 59 percent May 4, 2016 Press Herald
Sometimes there ought not to be certain laws when it comes to hunting January 10, 2016 Maine
We'll never hunt on Sunday in Maine December 9, 2016 Bangor Daily News
2015
A fish and wildlife wish list April 15, 2015 Maine
A lot transpired when it came to Maine's outdoors December 26, 2015 Maine
All Maine outdoorsmen play role in fighting poaching September 14, 2015
Antler restrictions a tricky issue because there is no typical deer hunter December 6, 2015 Maine
Any-Deer permit applications now available July 1, 2015 Maine
Are We Losing the Desire for Quality Whitetail Deer in Maine? March 8, 2015
Big changes coming for Maine's big game plans October 26, 2015
Central Maine project the first to receive Land for Maine's Future funds December 21, 2015
Conservancy buys forest land in Sunkhaze-Bradley corridor October 31, 2015 Maine
Debate gets ugly about selling wild game December 24, 2015 Maine
Deer are big business May 30, 2015 Maine
Deer can survive cold, snow, but need a thaw February 26, 2015 Maine
Deer harvest second highest in six years May 15, 2015 Maine
Deer herd staging comeback in The Forks, boosting business November 29, 2015 Maine
Deer management study raises eyebrows, plenty of questions June 20, 2015 Maine
Deer Plans Pile Up While Deer Population Goes Down February 23, 2015 Maine
Deer season starts Saturday for residents, Monday for nonresidents October 29, 2015 Maine
Deer Wintering Areas in Maine June 19, 2015
Good and bad legislation in the hunt January 25, 2014 Maine
Harsh winter could affect deer hunting permits May 16, 2015 Maine
Here's why Maine will never restrict deer antler size October 5, 2015
Homeless Deer may be doomed in Maine's north woods February 10, 2015
How much do you know about the rut? November 5, 2015 Maine
Hunting bill reflects legislative unfairness March 23, 2015 Maine
Keeping an eye on Maine’s deer population in winter September 26, 2015 Maine
LePage under fire for delaying $11 million in conservation spending March 10, 2015 Maine
Maine biologists recommend reducing deer hunting permits May 7, 2015
Maine firearms deer hunting season now open October 31, 2015 Maine
Maine game wardens host regional conference on poaching September 9, 2015
Maine hunters ready for reduced Sept. 9 deer permit drawing August 18, 2015
Maine Moose Hunt November 6, 2015
Maine reducing deer hunting permits by 23 percent to protect herd July 2, 2015
Maine sporting camps – going, going gone? September 27, 2015
Maine to eliminate minimum age for hunters. What do you think about the new law? September 18, 2015
Maine wildlife department backs off on cow moose proposal in Greenville area May 6, 2015
Maine's annual deer hunting permit drawing is Wednesday September 6, 2015
Maine's deer hunting season opens Saturday for residents October 29, 2015
Maine's new big game plans are all about you December 18, 2015
Maine, Vermont scale back on deer hunting permits as rough winter shrinks herd October 3, 2015 Maine,
Maine’s new hunting silencer law draws fire as deer season begins November 1, 2015
Managing moose numbers best left to pros July 11, 2015 Maine
New England Deer Forecast October 21, 2015 Maine
Northern New England states can provide good venues for hunting April 23, 2015 Vermont
Public Lands Commission slams the door on Governor's demands October 29, 2015 Maine,
Regional numbers low for opening day of deer season October 31, 2015 Maine
Republicans and conservation — not the partnership it used to be May 5, 2015 Maine
Rulebook is wrong: Expanded bowhunting doesn’t start until Sept. 12 September 4, 2015 Maine
State must make a point out of letting bucks replenish September 13, 2015 Maine
State to issue 23 percent fewer any-deer permits this year July 9, 2015 Maine
The Fuss Over Maine's “Endangered” Lynx: What About the Whitetail Deer? January 20, 2015
There are many factors when calculating moose harvests February 14, 2015 Maine,
Time is of the essence in Falmouth effort to help hungry deer March 10, 2015 Maine
Tough winter to call for Maine wildlife biologists and any-deer permits March 14, 2015 Maine
US wildlife managers declare eastern cougar extinct June 17, 2015 Maine
Warming climate and winter ticks decimating moose populations June 7, 2015 Maine
2014
2013 Deer Harvest Up 15% From Previous Year May 2, 2014 Maine
Bountiful deer hunt noted with caution May 3, 2014 Maine
Bow Hunting Law March 8, 2014 Maine
Care about deer? Vote to hunt bear! April 21, 2014 Maine
Caribou also known as reindeer January 15, 2014 Maine
Common ground no matter where hunter stands December 28, 2014 Maine
Deer hunting numbers and fishing are items on agenda June 20, 2014 Maine
Encouraging numbers from the deer harvest May 17, 2014 Maine
For deer hunters, season looks mighty promising November 1, 2014 Maine
Harsh winter trims Maine deer herd, cuts permits April 4, 2014
In northern Maine, deer herd shrinks despite efforts to rebuild it April 13, 2014
In northern Maine, deer herd shrinks despite efforts to rebuild it May 13, 2014
Keeping a close eye on Maine's moose population January 11, 2014
Lodges unsure if new law allowing them to sell moose hunting licenses will help January 31, 2014 Maine
Maine Biologist: Bad Winter for Deer, but not the Worst March 27, 2014
Maine deer permit lottery this week August 10, 2014
Maine game wardens charge 8 in poaching sweep February 6, 2014
Maine gives land conservation a $9 million boost July 17, 2014
Maine moose population holding steady, NH's down January 18, 2014
Maine to issue 9,525 less deer hunt permits July 8, 2014
Maine to reduce moose hunt permits by 25 percent because winter ticks have taken toll on herd May 9, 2014
Maine's deer habitat goals are unrealistic and unattainable report forestry experts January 6, 2014
Maine's Deer Harvest Data Missing, Something Going on With Moose? March 11, 2014
Maine's moose population holding steady May 1, 2014
Maine's Number One Game Animal Getting No Attention May 15, 2014
Maine's winter deer kill estimated at above average March 31, 2014
Maine's “Benchmark Report” for Deer A Bit Anti “Holographic” March 20, 2014
Maine's “Benchmark Report” for Deer A Bit Anti “Holographic” March 20, 2014
Maine’s Declining Deer Habitat. This is an audio interview about a new study from the University of Maine School of Forest Resources ... Bob Duchesne- November 8, 2014
Protect Maine’s moose, limit hunting permits February 3, 2014 Maine,
Some deer hunters can't skip the chance to shoot a skipper January 26, 2014 Maine
Spruce Budworm threatens Maine deer yards ... May 7, 2014 Maine
Start thinking about those any-deer permits July 19, 2014 Maine
This land is our land — 50,000 acres added to Land for Maine's Future purchases August 5, 2014 Maine
Translation needed: A voluntary, industry ‘plan’ to save deer yards won’t December 18, 2014 Maine
Twenty percent cut in Maine's any-deer permits will give resident adult hunters only 12,395 permits May 14, 2014
We can’t afford to let deer go down for the count August 23, 2014 Maine
With help, deer herd will rebuild November 23, 2014 Maine
Without wintering areas, deer herd will not survive March 19, 2014 Maine
2013
Any-deer rules revised to attract young hunters August 18, 2013 Maine
Big deer, lots of sightings for hunters November 29, 2013 Maine
Climate Change Impacting Game Species in Maine November 27, 2013
Compromise Over Hunting and Fishing Access Boosts Odds for New National Park in Maine September 20, 2013
Coyote Trapping Bill Dies June 26, 2013 Maine
Deer driving law reinterpreted March George's Outdoor News
Deer harvest up 15 percent in 2013 from previous year May 2, 2014 Maine
Deer harvest up across the state December 13, 2013 Maine
Deer hunters may profit from experiences elsewhere August 4, 2013 Maine
Deer hunters may see more action this year October 29, 2013 Maine
Deer kills vary around Maine November 3, 2013
Deer permits and youth hunting opportunities expanded August 1, 2013 Maine
Deer projections good around the state October 31, 2013 Maine
Hunting in Maine more challenging than Wisconsin November 17, 2013 Maine
Land for Maine's Future Board Invites New Proposals December 19, 2013
Maine Deer Herd October 31, 2013
Maine Deer Herd November 13, 2013
Maine deer herd, after hard times, making comeback August 20, 2013
Maine Herd Status, Too many restictions mar hunting opening days September 30, 2013
Maine hunters take 13 percent more deer March 22, 2013
Maine Lawmakers Consider Expanding Coyote Trapping February 19, 2013
Maine lawmakers, farmers show support for turkey control bills February 13, 2013
Maine Moose Population Strong despite NH decline December 5, 2013
Moose in New Hampshire and Maine November 11, 2013
New Maine deer biologist winning over a tough crowd November 3, 2013 Maine
Numbers that are en-deering to all hunters November 16, 2013 Maine
Penobscot region biologists seeing big deer, healthy moose ... November 14, 2013 Maine
Perseverance works when it comes to collaring coyotes May 5, 2013 Maine
Putting a perspective on hunting big game in Maine June 1, 2013 Maine
State's moose herd is thriving, national population population concerns complex October 30, 2013 Maine
Strong deer season in Maine includes 260-pound Otisfield buck November 15, 2013 Maine
Using a Double-Count Aerial Survey to Estimate Moose Abundance in Maine August, 2013b LE Kantar, RE Cumberland
Video camera will give bear's-eye view of world February 4, 2013 Maine
York’s the happiest of hunting grounds December 1, 2013 Maine
2012
A chat with the 'Bear Man' August 12, 2012 Maine
An Act To Resotre the White-Tailed Deer Population and Improve Maine's Wildlife Economy and Heritage: Deer Population goals and 5-Year Benchmark Report [PDF] January 25, 2012
Bad hunting, no snow, sink rural Maine's economy June 28, 2012
Coyote bounty continues tradition of ill-conceived wildlife measures September 10, 2012 Maine
Coyotes a symptom, not a cause January 14, 2012 Maine
Crying wolf on deer population June 1, 2012 Maine
Decisions impact nature, wolves January 7, 2012 Maine
Decline in agriculture means dwindling deer population June 10, 2012 Maine
Decline in out-of-state hunting licenses has Mainers feeling economic sting August 22, 2012 Maine
Deer Feeding Discouraged April 4, 2012 Maine
Deer herd gets help from IFW January 7, 2012 Maine
Deer recovery efforts in Maine are working November 4, 2012
Deer still face challenges February 4, 2012 Maine
F&W commissioner gives talk on the wild side March 1, 2012 Maine
Group backs bond issue for Land For Maine's Future May 14, 2012
Human choices drive climate changes May 5, 2012 Maine
Is Maine's Whitetail Deer Age Structure Changing? March 15, 2012
Lack of deer yards are cause of low deer numbers February 25, 2013 Maine
Land for Maine's Future bond to support farmers, fishermen, hunters October 14, 2012 Maine
Land for Maine's Future funding needed to restore deer population May 1, 2012
Lots of News From Deer Plan Briefing January 9, 2012 Maine
Maine governor signs fish and game bills [predator control] May 22, 2012
Maine Has a Deer Problem. Why Blame and Insult the Hunters August 28, 2012
Maine: Preliminary 2011 Deer Harvest Numbers Released March 14, 2012
Mainers appear to approve all bond referendums November 7, 2012 Maine
MDIFW estimates at least 21, 000 deer harvested in 2012 December 31, 2012 Maine
Mild winter does help, but deer still facing significant challenges January 28, 2012 Maine
Moose count is in, but what about the rest? (deer numbers) September 15, 2012 Maine
Months in the Making, Maine's Deer Harvest Numbers Finally Made Available March 9, 2012
Penobscot County Conservation Association joins effort to help Maine deer May 10, 2012
Poaching is on the rise in Maine November 12, 2012
Prioritize protecting deer wintering areas October 19, 2012 Maine
Proposed Rule Change on Youth Day Doe Hunting May 7, 2012 Maine
Rangeley's Deer Forage Project Deemed Successful as it Closes September 25, 2012 Maine
Some feedback on feeding deer January 15, 2012 Maine
Sporting groups unveil Maine Deer Management Network February 25, 2012
State gains more moose data, winter was good for deer March 9, 2012 Maine
Supplemental feeding of deer can be a benefit September 29, 2012 Maine
Survey shows Maine has about 76000 moose September 7, 2012
The case for predation management for improving deer survival August 31, 2012 Maine
UMFK collaring white-tailed deer for study August 6, 2012 Maine
Wildlife policy without demonization, wolves February 5, 2012 Maine
With more money comes more possibilities; how IFW will spend the money? July 17, 2012 Maine
Wolf rebound depends on US/Canada plan May 14, 2012 Maine
2011
$233 Coyotes – Pretty Expensive! February 1, 2013 Maine
Allen Afield: If there were deer, access leases would come April 10, 2011 Maine
Battle in Augusta to focus on protection of wolves June 5, 2011 Maine
Before feeding deer, consider other ways to offer winter aid such as food plots January 9, 2011 Maine
Bill to bolster Maine deer population advances October 6, 2011
Casco Bay: Near and deer December 23, 2011 Maine
Chandler Woodcock looks to rebuild Maine's deer herd August 2, 2011 Maine,
Chasing wily coyotes May 29, 2011 Maine
Closing in on coyotes November 6, 2011 Maine
Decline in Maine hunters December 24, 2011
Deer Déjà Vu all over again — Maine Opinion — Bangor Daily News Deer decline based on forestry practices, not enough edge March 25, 2011 Maine Population Habitat
Deer hunting permits nearly cut in half in Maine as dwindling population declines May 21, 2011
Deer plan shows state's shared focus March 18, 2011 Maine Populatio
Deer population on upswing October 26, 2012 Maine
Deer? | Maine Outdoors (even fewer deer?) March 31, 2011 Population
Deirdre Fleming: Biggest challenge: protecting deer habitat March 27, 2011 Maine
Deirdre Fleming: Taking action on deer issue (shrinking herd) February 27, 2011 Maine
DIF& W to consider any-deer permit proposal April 30, 2011 Maine
Feeding deer: What's right? (declining deer in Maine) February 13/2011
Feeling tasked by all these studies [deer and coyotes] July 31, 2011, Maine,
Gov unveils strategy to rebuild Maine deer herd 3/17/2011 Population
Hunt may be expanded to Marsh Island August 13, 2011 Maine
Hunters, biologists disagree on coyote's impact on deer November 20, 2011 Maine
Hunting: A look inside the biologists' black box (estimating deer populations) January 2, 2011 Maine
IF&W considers a delicate balance with each change January 1, 2011 Maine
Isleboro Lyme disease 'epidemic' may call for unusual treatment-guns August 23, 2011 Maine
Islesboro voters approve killing 400 deer to help prevent Lyme disease August 25, 2011 Maine
It's all about the big bucks, deer farming April 28, 2011 Maine
It's either feast or famine when it comes to deer herd November 13, 2011 Maine
Keeping Maine's Forests Pilot Project Summary November 8, 2011 www.keepingmainesforests.org
Keeping Maine's Forests Pilot Project Summary September 6, 2011 Maine
LePage seeks to slice buffer zone around vernal pools June 5, 2011 Maine
LePage Wildlife Department Nominee Wins Committee Endorsement February 23, 2011 Maine
Maine Deer Hunting Season Begins Amid Conservation Efforts October 26, 2011
Maine Deer Management Plan June 6, 2011
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Laws and Rules August 23, 2011 Public Law, Chapter 381: An Act To Restore the White-tailed Deer Population and Improve Maine’s Wildlife Economy and Heritage
Maine fisheries and wildlife commissioner discusses deer restoration effort July 30, 2011
Maine game chief says big deer here, but population down July 31, 2011
Maine takes aim at coyotes to bolster deer population March 17, 2011
Maine to Reduce Antlerless Deer Permits April 12, 2011 Maine
Maine Working On Improvements To Moose Lottery and Deer Management July 10, 2011
Maine's deer herd takes some surprising turns April 17, 2011 Maine
Maine, landowners endorse new deer wintering area guidelinesAugust 4, 2011, Maine
Maine: 2011 Whitetail Forecast October 24, 2011
Mark Latti: 'Game Plan for Deer' puts coyotes in the crosshairs Press Herald March 27, 2011 Maine
New Commisioner to continue research into deer population concerns in northern, eastern and western Maine July 7, 2011
New Law to Prioritize Maine Deer Populations June 13, 2011
Number of any-deer permits reduced May 19, 2011 Maine
Outdoors in Maine: The coyote/wolf parallel April 10, 2011 Maine Population Managemen
Pace of hunting too slow for children of today September 6, 2011 Maine License Sales
Protection of wolves in Maine debated June 9, 2011
Sportsman's Alliance of Maine director says he's seen coyotes here hunt in packs November 20, 2011 Maine
State offers meetings on new trapping permit December 10, 2011 Maine
The Good Old Days Maine's Deer Hunting Past…And Future July 26, 2011
Theories abound on peak rut dates November 13, 2011 Maine
Tough winter another twist for deer May 28, 2011 Maine
Using Wild White-Tailed Deer to Detect Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Activity in Maine July 9, 2011
Weaving Tangled Webs of Deception? Predators Overprotected? July 15, 2011 Maine
What happens to deer when Maine's snow pattern isn't predictable? February 5, 2011
Wildlife Management in Maine September 24, 2011 U. Maine
With fewer deer up north, coyotes move south in search of food April 12, 2011 Maine
Wounded deer also hurt hunters, 50% wounding from archery December 18, 2011 Maine
Other
Deer no longer thriving in the north woods October 31, 2010 Maine
History of Maine Moose Hunt October 7, 2019
Hunting: Problems of northern deer getting attention, potential critical problem for Maine's deer population December 26, 2010
It's not like the deer old days October 31, 2010 Maine
Maine Deer Herd November 13, 2013
Maine needs coyotes and deer October 31, 2010 Maine