Maine Hunting Zone WMD 8 — WMD 8 - North-Central Maine / Piscataquis

Season dates, antler restrictions, and regulations for Maine Wildlife Management Unit Zone WMD 8 for the 2026 hunting season.

Season Dates — Zone WMD 8
🏹 Archery Season
Oct 1 – Oct 31
🔫 Firearms Season
Nov 4 – Nov 25
💨 Muzzleloader Season
Nov 26 – Dec 10
👦 Youth Season
Oct 19–20
Zone Details
Counties Piscataquis, Somerset (north)
Antler Restriction No restriction
Doe / Antlerless Limit Antlerless permit by lottery
Notes Moosehead Lake region; 100-Mile Wilderness; excellent moose and deer; sporting camp tradition; fly-in access
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