Maine WMD 7: deer, moose and bear hunting, harvest and public land
Maine's Wildlife Management District 7 covers 1,473 square miles. Hunters registered 1,094 deer, 95 moose, 206 bears and 75 turkeys in its towns in 2025, adding up MDIFW's town figures. 8.9% of the district is public land, the largest share state public lands and parks (BPL) (62,537 acres).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: MDIFW's registered harvest by town. Seasons: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons. Land: PAD-US 4.1.
State public lands and parks (BPL)MDIFW land (WMAs)National wildlife refugeNational Park ServiceOther state landMilitary (closed unless the base allows)WMD 7Neighboring WMDsHighway
| Size | 1,473 square miles (MDIFW) |
|---|---|
| Public land | 8.9% (83,618 acres) |
| Deer registered, 2025 | 1,094 |
| Moose registered, 2025 | 95 |
| Bears registered, 2025 | 206 |
| Turkeys registered, 2025 | 55 spring, 20 fall |
| Deer firearms season, 2026 | November 2 to 28 (residents only day October 31) |
| Moose seasons, 2026 | September 28 to October 3 (bulls only); October 12 to 17 (bulls only) |
How many deer, moose and bears are taken in WMD 7?
1,094 deer were registered in WMD 7's towns in 2025, against 831 in 2024. The last 15 years:
| Year | Deer | Moose | Bears | Spring turkeys | Fall turkeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,094 | 95 | 206 | 55 | 20 |
| 2024 | 831 | 94 | 207 | 70 | 24 |
| 2023 | 776 | 98 | 98 | 59 | 7 |
| 2022 | 688 | 96 | 241 | 64 | |
| 2021 | 522 | 74 | 200 | 38 | |
| 2020 | 306 | 100 | 210 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 400 | 88 | 107 | 62 | 2 |
| 2018 | 592 | 91 | 173 | 37 | 8 |
| 2017 | 515 | 86 | 114 | 48 | 1 |
| 2016 | 528 | 79 | 134 | 62 | 9 |
| 2015 | 292 | 85 | 158 | 54 | 9 |
| 2014 | 357 | 77 | 132 | 67 | 10 |
| 2013 | 483 | 98 | 119 | 74 | 1 |
| 2012 | 403 | 113 | 137 | 50 | 0 |
| 2011 | 337 | 138 | 104 | 31 | 0 |
Sources: MDIFW white-tailed deer harvest by town; MDIFW moose harvest by town; MDIFW black bear harvest by town; MDIFW wild turkey harvest by town. Added up by FilledTag from MDIFW's figures by town: each town is counted in the district that holds its centre, so a town on a district line counts wholly on one side. A blank cell means MDIFW lists no figure for the district's towns that year.
Which towns in WMD 7 have the most deer registered?
| Town | Deer, 2025 | Bears, 2025 | Moose, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangeley | 192 | 1 | 2 |
| Phillips | 104 | 5 | 4 |
| Eustis | 83 | 8 | 0 |
| Kingfield | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Lincoln Plt | 57 | 11 | 2 |
| Upton | 57 | 9 | 2 |
| Magalloway Plt | 51 | 11 | 8 |
| Lang Twp | 48 | 5 | 5 |
Source: MDIFW's figures by town.
The most moose in 2025: Parkertown Twp (9), Magalloway Plt (8), Lynchtown Twp (7), Stetsontown Twp (6) and Tim Pond Twp (6).
When are the 2026-27 seasons in WMD 7?
| Season | Dates, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Deer, regular archery | October 3 to 30 |
| Deer, youth hunt | October 23 to 24 |
| Deer, Maine residents only day | October 31 |
| Deer, firearms | November 2 to 28 |
| Deer, muzzleloader | November 30 to December 5 |
| Moose, bulls only (by permit) | September 28 to October 3 |
| Moose, bulls only (by permit) | October 12 to 17 |
| Bear, hunting with bait | August 31 to September 26 |
| Bear, hunting with dogs | September 14 to October 30 |
| Bear, general season | August 31 to November 28 |
| Turkey, fall (archery or shotgun) | September 14 to November 7 |
| Turkey, spring (bearded birds) | May 3 to June 5, 2027; 2 birds in this WMD |
Source: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons. Antlerless deer permits, moose permits and bag limits are set by district; MDIFW's law book has them.
How much public land is in WMD 7?
8.9% of WMD 7 is public land: 83,618 of its 943,287 acres. The largest share is state public lands and parks (BPL), 62,537 acres.
| Manager | Acres | Share of WMD 7 |
|---|---|---|
| State public lands and parks (BPL) | 62,537 | 6.6% |
| Military (closed unless the base allows) | 12,284 | 1.3% |
| National wildlife refuge | 11,237 | 1.2% |
| National Park Service | 9,686 | 1% |
| Other state land | 137 | under 0.1% |
| MDIFW land (WMAs) | 21 | under 0.1% |
Measured by FilledTag inside MDIFW's district line from USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1). Much of Maine's woods are private land open to hunting by custom; this table counts only public ownership.
Which districts border WMD 7?
| WMD | Public land | Deer, 2025 | Moose, 2025 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMD 8 | 9.7% | 753 | 217 | 323 |
| WMD 12 | 13.2% | 1,470 | 11 | 220 |
| WMD 13 | 2.7% | 1,466 | 1 | 61 |
Highways crossing WMD 7: ME 16 (65 miles), ME 4 (29 miles), ME 27 (24 miles), ME 17 (22 miles) and ME 142 (11 miles).
Questions hunters ask
How many deer are taken in Maine WMD 7?
Hunters registered 1,094 deer in the towns of WMD 7 in 2025, adding up MDIFW's town figures; the five-year average to 2025 is 782 and the most since 2005 was 1,094 in 2025. The most came from Rangeley (192), Phillips (104) and Eustis (83).
Is there a moose season in WMD 7?
Yes, by permit only. In 2026: bulls only September 28 to October 3; bulls only October 12 to 17 (MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons). Hunters registered 95 moose in the district's towns in 2025.
When is deer season in WMD 7 in 2026?
Regular archery October 3 to 30, youth day October 23 to 24, residents only day October 31, firearms November 2 to 28, and muzzleloader November 30 to December 5 (MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons). An antlerless deer needs an antlerless permit.
How much public land is in WMD 7?
83,618 acres, 8.9% of the district, by PAD-US 4.1.
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Where these numbers come from
- Harvest: MDIFW white-tailed deer harvest by town; MDIFW moose harvest by town; MDIFW black bear harvest by town; MDIFW wild turkey harvest by town.
- Seasons: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons.
- District boundary: MDIFW Wildlife Management Districts. WMAs: MDIFW Wildlife Management Area boundaries. Public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1).
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
FilledTag is not part of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Numbers are copied from MDIFW and federal sources, added up from MDIFW's town figures, or measured from their maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.