Also known as: Coon
Status: Raccoons are susceptible to canine distemper and rabies. How To Prevent Or Resolve Conflicts With Raccoons: Research suggests that humans create the conditions for conflict by deliberately or inadvertently providing animals with food and shelter. Learn more about how to prevent or resolve conflicts with raccoons
Habitat & Range
Lives in deciduous forests, suburbs, agricultural fields, and wetlands.
Life History
Diet: This omnivore uses its keen sense of touch to feel for food in streams, under logs, etc., and will eat anything edible - from plants and fruit to carrion, fish, shellfish, insects, garbage, and more. Nocturnal/Diurnal: Mostly nocturnal. Seasonal Changes: Raccoons are active year-round, but during periods of very cold weather they may den up and sleep. Reproduction & Family Structure: The female makes a den in a tree cavity, where she has two to six young. Sometimes, if she feels threatened, she’ll move her young to a new den site.
Hunting Season
Hunting: Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2026. Trapping: General trapping season Nov 2 - Dec 31.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Raccoon in Maine
Raccoon hunting season in Maine runs Oct 1 through Dec 31. No bag limit. Raccoon may also be taken during the general trapping season (Nov 2 - Dec 31). Night hunting with dogs is a traditional method.
When is Raccoon hunting season in Maine?
Hunting: Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2026. Trapping: General trapping season Nov 2 - Dec 31.
What is the bag limit for Raccoon in Maine?
No limit.
What's another name for Raccoon?
Raccoon is also known as Coon in Maine.
What is the scientific name of the raccoon?
The raccoon's scientific name is Procyon lotor.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Hunting: Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2026. Trapping: General trapping season Nov 2 - Dec 31. | Link |
| Maine | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Raccoon hunting season in Maine runs Oct 1 through Dec 31. No bag limit. Raccoon may also be taken during the general tr | Link |
