Passing by the little store in Bowdoin Center yesterday I was reminded that, yes indeed, deer hunting season with firearms has arrived.
The season officially opened yesterday for Maine residents and opens for all hunters on Monday, November 1. The season extends through the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 27.
For hikers this means orange clothing! And I recommend wearing at least pieces of it anytime and anywhere you tramp in the Maine woods. A hat and vest for example is good. And don’t forget Fido; he needs orange colored protection as well.
And when I say ‘anytime and anywhere’ I mean just that. Why take a chance? Even if you’re hiking in a protected area where hunting is not allowed, no matter. Hunters can inadvertently miss boundaries – if there are any at all – and wander into your path. I happens.
Further, even though there is no hunting on Sunday in Maine, again I wouldn’t take that chance. Wear your orange, anytime and anywhere when you’re in the woods in November.
And for hikers straying across the state line into New Hampshire, do remember that hunting is allowed seven days a week, yes, even on Sundays. Deer firearms season in N.H. runs from November 10 thru December 5. For hikers headed for the White Mountain National Forestcheck here for hunting information.
For more tips on staying safe during hunting season, check out my news column from last fall.
And for complete information on deer firearms season in Maine, check out the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Happy and safe hiking and hunting to all!
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