AUGUSTA (AP) — Several popular fall hunting seasons are getting started.
Oct. 1 marked the first day of the general archery season for deer. The season lasts until Oct. 30. It was also the first day of the fall wild turkey season, which ends on the same day.
Oct. 1 was also the first day for the ruffed grouse, bobwhite quail and pheasant seasons. Those seasons last until Dec. 31.
A handful of hunting seasons for small animals are also getting started. They include the seasons for grey squirrel, snowshoe hare and raccoon. The squirrel season ends Dec. 31, though the season for hunting via falconry extends to Feb. 28. The hare season ends Feb. 28 on Vinalhaven Island and March 31 everywhere else. The raccoon hunt ends Dec. 31.
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