Hunting over bait was permitted from august 25 through september 20. Bear season 2014 bear season 20 bear season 2012 bear season 2011 bear season 2010 bear season 2009 bear season 2008 bear season 2007 bear season 1998. Hunters were allowed to hunt bears near natural food sources or by stillhunting throughout the entire 3month season. Black bear hunts in maine foggy mountain guide service. Maine voters have rejected a ban on bear baiting, trapping and hounding for the. This year we tagged 96 bear with the largest being harvested by jason greere with the bear weighing in at a massive 522 pounds. The oldest bears harvested in maine were females between 25 and 32 years of age. Bait can be used to assist dog hunters and trappers, but it is illegal to shoot a bear over bait after the close of the hunting with bait season. You are what makes matagamon what it is, wonderfull we are also booking for 2018 fall hunts and spring and fall 2019 hunts. But a few weeks later, when bearhunting season opens, those animals receive an. Hunters and friends have been anxious to hear how the 2014 bear season went.
Bait may be placed 30 days prior to the bear hunting with bait season and no later than october 31. Fair chase ballot to ask whether maine should ban doughnutbaited barrels and cable traps in state with permissive rules. Hunting with the use of bait is defined as hunting from an observation stand, blind, or other location. Black bear hunting is our life at foggy mountain guide service. Crossbow laws were clarified to state that a person may hunt bear with a crossbow during the open season on bear, wild turkey during the spring. Maine s 2014 black bear season the general hunting season for black bears opened august 25 and closed november 29. On tuesday, maine voters will decide whether its cruel or necessary to hunt the states black bears by. Bishops is the place to get hunting and fishing licenses. We had a great spring bear hunt we would like to take a minuite to thank all of you for coming to matagamon for our 2015 hunting season we look forward to a great 2016 season. In this july 25, 2014, file photo, a black bear in captivity awaits handouts at the the maine wildlife park in gray, maine. Maine bear hunting ban initiative, question 1 2014 ballotpedia. Moose, deer, bear hunting registrations, bishops store. Maine bear hunts welcome to matagamon wilderness camps. Bears are longlived and every year a portion of the harvest includes bears that reach 20 to 29 years old.
Maine voters reject ban on bear hunting practices for second time. Opponents say the measure would all but end maines bear hunt, bankrupting. Bear hunting results bear hunting trips northern hideaway. Maine bear hunting seasons 2020 maine black bear hunts from stands. There are four main methods used to hunt bears in maine. Maine referendum to decide ban on hunting bears with doughnuts. Hunter success from our blinds and tree stands over. Maine bear hunting ban initiative, question 1 2014. In 2004 and again in 2014, mainers went to the polls to vote on ending the feeding of bears for the purpose of hunting them, as well as ending bear trapping and hounding. No expanded bear hunt in maine, but season still starts soon.
Bear season 2019 bear season 2018 bear season 2017 bear season 2016 bear season 2015 bear season 2014 bear season 20 bear season 2012. If you are looking for guided bear hunts in maine, check this out. Bear hunting success begins when you pick your guide three trophy maine black bear for the record book on this hunts one day results bear hunting in maine places you in one of the heaviest black bear concentrations per acre of habitat anywhere in north america. State of big game species state of maines environment 2014. Bear hunting is carried out annually during an 8week season through a variety of hunting methods.