After Nearly a Century, Deer Hunting Is Officially Coming Back to Tremont. State wildlife officials approved a three-year special hunt despite questions about the island’s deer population, enforcement and the legal basis for the exception.

After Nearly a Century, Deer Hunting Is Officially Coming Back to Tremont.

State wildlife officials approved a three-year special hunt despite questions about the island’s deer population, enforcement and the legal basis for the exception. Carrie Jones Aug 11, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. TREMONT—The Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council (IFW) approved the Town of Tremont’s special deer hunt today despite one member hoping for written assurances from the … Continue reading After Nearly a Century, Deer Hunting Is Officially Coming Back to Tremont.

Petition Calls for One-Year Delay in Proposed Tremont Deer Hunt. Supporters argue scientific benchmarks should come before wildlife management decisions.

Petition Calls for One-Year Delay in Proposed Tremont Deer Hunt.

Supporters argue scientific benchmarks should come before wildlife management decisions. Carrie Jones Jul 26, 2026 TREMONT—A Southwest Harbor woman whose property line borders Tremont has begun a petition collecting signatures calling for a one-year pause on the proposed Tremont deer hunt. “Tremont’s vote did not, by itself, create the hunt. The town voted to move forward with it,” Charlotte Gill explains in a social media post on her … Continue reading Petition Calls for One-Year Delay in Proposed Tremont Deer Hunt.

Tremont May Soon Become First Town on MDI to Have a Deer Hunting Season in Almost 100 Years Voters get final say

Tremont May Soon Become First Town on MDI to Have a Deer Hunting Season in Almost 100 Years

Voters get final say Shaun Farrar Mar 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. TREMONT—It takes time to reverse a 100-year-old rule, but after almost a year of planning, public hearings and input, and consultation with officials from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW), Tremont is close to doing just that. At its meeting on March 16, Town … Continue reading Tremont May Soon Become First Town on MDI to Have a Deer Hunting Season in Almost 100 Years

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After 95-Year Ban, Tremont Advances Limited Deer Hunt for Town Meeting Vote.

Three-year trial would move forward only after both town voters and state regulators sign off. Shaun Farrar Feb 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. TREMONT—Partially reversing a ban that has been in effect for 95 years takes a lot of work. In the case of a proposed deer hunt in Tremont, an activity that has been banned on … Continue reading After 95-Year Ban, Tremont Advances Limited Deer Hunt for Town Meeting Vote.

In Split Vote, Tremont Select Board Moves One Step Closer to Possible Deer Hunt Best local news for m ount desert island and acadia national park

In Split Vote, Tremont Select Board Moves One Step Closer to Possible Deer Hunt

Shaun Farrar Aug 13, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. TREMONT—After just over a month off for a summer break, the Tremont Select Board was ready to get back to work at its meeting on Monday, August 11. Having a special hunting season open only to residents (or one that is open to both residents and landowners) was among the … Continue reading In Split Vote, Tremont Select Board Moves One Step Closer to Possible Deer Hunt