Sep 10 2008
Hunting Season
Summer is not officially over yet. But I woke up today to a morning frost. And having survived 4 seasons here in Maine… I know what it means. Summer is not yet over and autumn is not officially here too. But the leaves are already turning yellow. And being able to experience the 4 seasons here in Maine… I know what’s going to happen soon. But whatever season it is right now… it doesn’t actually matter to my Hubby. Being in Maine all his life… all these changing seasons are just seasons that will pass by. And if you will ask him what season is his favorite… you will receive the most unlikely answer – hunting season.
Yes, it’s officially hunting season here in Maine and Hubby is itching to go hunting since the opening day last Saturday. The problem is… his truck… his good old truck. His truck is still in his friend’s garage and undergoing major over-haul. The truck’s motor finally gave up on him last March after recording 300k miles on it speedometer and he was not so happy. He loves his truck so much but the good thing is… it is my only competition. Hahahaha. Without his truck he can’t go hunting because he needs to drive through the woods and if he gets lucky he will need his truck to drag the deer or [dreaming big] another big buck out of the wood to the weighing station.
Yes, it’s officially hunting season here in Maine and hunting season is just one of the most awaited seasons for all outdoor enthusiasts. Hunting season here in Maine is from September to December and you can hunt from Monday to Saturday. But here is the thing – hunting season here in Maine is taken seriously. This means that not anyone can just go hunting whenever they like… you need to be licensed to do so. And to obtain license you also need to undergo a workshop on handling firearms and basic first aid course. Hunting license or permit costs around $15 (for junior) to $55 for Maine residents and as much as $176 for non-residents. Hunting without license is punishable by law. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife of the State of Maine is the one responsible for issuing the Hunting License and the ones who implement the laws too. There are different kinds of animals to hunt around the state of Maine like deer, bear, moose, turkey [which is usually the training target for the young Mainers], rabbit, and even the stinky skunk. But the most famous among them is “deer” and that is what my Hubby is after. Aside from the animals there are also different kinds of hunting tools that they use like firearms (also different kinds), bow and arrow, and traps.
Yes, it’s officially hunting season here in Maine and I have to get used to not having early supper again. During this time of the year, Hubby usually comes home late because he goes hunting right after work. Last year, he came really really late… it was already past nine in the evening. I was already worried but I got a phone call that he was in the weighing station because he got a 250 lbs./14-pointer buck which made him 6th placer in the entire State of Maine and was featured at the Maine Sportsman Magazine.
My step-son Brandon checking out Daddy’s 250 lbs./14-pointer buck.
Hubby’s big buck which made him 6th Placer for the entire state of Maine last Hunting Season.
Hubby’s prized trophy.
This year, he is hoping to break his own record. But at the rate his truck is doing… I don’t know if he will get lucky. He already missed the first day and until now he is still working on his truck. Oh well, since he has not taken out his hunting clothes yet nor his hunting boots or even his bow and arrow… I can eat my supper on time for now.
Additional Information
Maine Hunting Season… go to Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
For Hunting License Fee… go the The Maine Way
For News about Outdoor Activities in Maine… go to Maine Sportmans
Ruthi, it is very hard for me to look at the pictures, I know hunting is a sport just like fishing, but you see, I can look at the fish in the bait, but I can not look at the deer being killed. This will explain why I could not even look at my father dressing the chicken
but I eat chicken 
And I love deers
hahahaha… You know Bechai, the first time I saw that deer I cried. Hubby was laughing at me and everybody else. Eventually, I realized hunting is really a big deal here in Maine. And it’s not a big deal to shoot them. Honestly, until now I am still not happy about it but I can’t do anything about it. Hubby loves hunting and there is nothing I can do. I dont even want that deer head in our house. That deer head is at his friend’s house because he knows I dont like it. He just need to have it preserved because it is his trophy. Oh well, men. You know them.