A great opportunity to combine some of your favorite outdoor activities...





Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





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Maine’s Ruffed Grouse Season Kicks-off September 27th
two upland bird hunters wearing two articles of orange with shotguns in overgrown field with mountain in background
Hunt in the morning, cast a line by afternoon 

man fly fishing in a river with plaid shirt and slight fall foliage in background

September 27 marks the first official day for hunting ruffed grouse (partridge) and other small game, such as gray squirrel and snowshoe hare, here in Maine. Open water fishing also remains open under General Fishing Law through the end of the month allowing hunters and anglers the opportunity to combine some of their favorite outdoor activities.

The ruffed grouse offers a unique hunting experience which can both thrill and challenge the novice and expert alike. So, if you have already had some success chasing these acrobatic wonders from highlands to hollows, please consider taking someone who is new to the sport or has perhaps never been. This is the perfect occasion to share your passion for the outdoors and inspire others to their own future adventures.

What makes the ruffed grouse an ideal gamebird?


* Great for beginners and experts
* Potential for some fast action
* Very little equipment needed
* Not as affected by noise and scent
* They are delicious!


*View September Fishing Report* [ [link removed] ]


*Plan your Hunt* [ [link removed] ]


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"Don't forget to check Maine's fishing laws [ [link removed] ] before heading to your next fishing spot.
*General Law From August 16 to Sep 30:* Rivers, streams, and brooks are open to open water fishing using artificial lures or flies only. General law length and bag limits apply, except daily bag limit one landlocked salmon and one brook trout. ""Starting October 1 there are special regulations in place as some species are spawning. To find waters with fishing opportunity after October 1, be on the lookout for the October fishing report [ [link removed] ], or use FLOAT [ [link removed] ] or our website [ [link removed] ] to find waters with special fishing laws. "






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Fishing Laws Online Angling Tool (FLOAT) [ [link removed] ]
Protect our waters from invasive species [ [link removed] ]
Fishing resources [ [link removed] ]
Current stocking report [ [link removed] ]
Maine Fishing Guide [ [link removed] ]
Fishing with soft plastic lures [ [link removed] ]
Learn how to be a good land user [ [link removed] ]








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