The turkey hunter must possess the spring/ fall wild turkey permit and their hunting license at all times while hunting. A person may assist in a hunt without a license or permit for that activity as long as that person does not carry a firearm or archery equipment (means to kill).

Who can hunt turkey in Maine? The spring and fall wild turkey hunting seasons are open to all hunters with valid big or small game hunting licenses (firearms or archery). A combination spring/fall wild turkey permit is also required and available for $20, plus agent fee.

Turkeys are one of Maine’s greatest success stories. A once extirpated species from the state, MDIFW successfully transplanted a small group of turkeys to southern Maine.

Wild Turkeys in Maine breed during April and May. Dominant toms do most of the breeding. Through elaborate strutting and gobbling, they try to attract and mate with as many hens as they can, which may be as many as 12 or more. After breeding, hens confine themselves to nesting.

Who can hunt turkey in Maine? The spring and fall wild turkey hunting seasons are open to all hunters with valid big or small game hunting licenses (firearms or archery).

The online application allows hunters to self-register a turkey electronically. Who can use this service? What is Required? Note: If your information cannot be found in the system you will need to register at a tagging station.

To collect this data, we capture turkeys across the state of Maine for banding, sampling for infectious diseases, and deployment of radio telemetry and GPS transmitters. During the winter, we establish bait sites within our study areas to attract turkey flocks.

Turkeys are one of Maine’s greatest success stories. A once extirpated species from the state, MDIFW successfully transplanted a small group of turkeys to southern Maine. Eastern wild turkeys generally require large tracts of mature hardwoods (especially nut producing species such as oak and beech) interspersed with stands of mature pine.

All turkeys harvested in both the spring and fall hunting seasons must be registered. Hunters may self-register their wild turkey online or register the turkey in-person at a registration station. All other tagging, transportation, and registration laws apply.

Feb 3, 2023 · Guided Turkey hunts in Maine with Foggy Mountain Guide Service. Nothing gets your heart pounding more than a big strutter thundering his way into range. Maine's turkey population is booming!