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Maine Legal Hunting Hours (2026)
Info: In Maine, general legal hunting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset (Bangor times).
In Maine, general legal hunting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset (Bangor times). Migratory birds, coyote and raccoon have exceptions.
Maine legal hunting hours by date
From Maine’s official 2026–27 legal hunting hours chart, which applies statewide (Bangor times). Times are on local clock time.
| Bangor | Start (EDT) | End (EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17 | 6:23 AM | 6:17 PM |
| Sun, Oct 18 | No hours (Sunday) | |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 6:26 AM | 6:13 PM |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:12 PM |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 6:28 AM | 6:10 PM |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 6:30 AM | 6:09 PM |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 6:31 AM | 6:07 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 6:32 AM | 6:05 PM |
| Sun, Oct 25 | No hours (Sunday) | |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 6:35 AM | 6:02 PM |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 6:36 AM | 6:01 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 6:38 AM | 5:59 PM |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 6:39 AM | 5:58 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 6:41 AM | 5:56 PM |
Hours for migratory birds, coyote and raccoon differ. Seasons, species, special areas and Sundays can have their own hours — check the official source before you hunt. Sunday hunting in Maine
General legal information, not legal advice — verify important decisions with a licensed attorney.
Legal Hunting Hours in states bordering Maine
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- New HampshireInfo
In New Hampshire, general legal hunting hours are from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlife.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →
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