wildlife management district · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
WMD 17
Maine, United States
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About WMD 17
WMD 17 is a wildlife management district in Maine, United States, set by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. It covers about 3,771 km² (1,456 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Bangor, about 4.6 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 17
- Area
- 3,771 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,456 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 100 km² of public or protected land inside it, 3% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 65 | 2% |
| Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife | 34 | under 1% |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | 18 | under 1% |
| Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands | 12 | under 1% |
| Maine Minor Civil Division | 5.4 | under 1% |
| Somerset Woods Trustees | 2.7 | under 1% |
| Sebasticook Regional Land Trust | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Ecotat Trust | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.7 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Sep 14, 2026 to Nov 7, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlerless, firearm, residents, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered, firearm, residents source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 2, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | antlerless, firearm, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 2, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | antlered, firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 5, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 5, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 7, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 7, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, draw source |
| American crow | Jan 15, 2027 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 30, 2027 to May 1, 2027 | bearded source |
| Wild turkey | May 3, 2027 to Jun 5, 2027 | bearded source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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What HuntGrid shows for WMD 17
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is WMD 17 (wildlife management district)?
About 3,771 km² (1,456 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMD 17?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 100 km² of public or protected land, 3% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMD 17?
This page lists 12 seasons a person has checked against Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to WMD 17?
In the same unit system: WMD 13, WMD 14, WMD 16, WMD 18, WMD 23 and WMD 26.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.