For many young deer hunters, one youth-only day in Maine is not enough

MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • October 24, 2021

Maine has held an annual Youth Deer Day for 20 years, giving junior hunters an opportunity to take to the fields and woods without competition from adult hunters. Several other states, however, offer multiple youth-only days. Many young hunters in Maine believe more youth-only days would grow enthusiasm for hunting among their peers and give them a more reasonable opportunity to harvest a deer.