Here are three things landowners should know about hunting on private property. Good will hunting tells the story of damons character, a troubled young mathematical genius who works as a janitor at mit, as he gains direction and insight from a psychologist williams. Small game license permits hunting of all legal species except deer, bear, moose, wild turkey, raccoon, and bobcat. Maine hunting laws official me hunting online safety course.
New trail camera law discussion in maine hunting started by mooseguide07, aug 16, 20. Inland fisheries and wildlife law books digital maine. Beginning in 2019, the commissioner may allocate up to 2% of the moose hunting permits for a special chance lottery that is separate from the regular moose permit lottery, to hunting outfitters who meet the specific requirements defined in the law. If you forgot your license you can log in and buy online with the link at the bottom of this post.
University of maine school of law 246 deering avenue, portland, me 04102 207. Ross lake camps maine moose hunting, black bear hunting. Maine has long allowed hunters to use private property without permission. A legendary scene between the two takes place on a boston public garden bench. Effective jan 1, 2016, a small game license is valid for hunting wild turkey. Prior to beginning to hunt the lands of the state of maine, you probably fall into the category of needing a hunting license. In 2000, the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife mdifw undertook an effort to reduce the confusion of having different hunting zones for deer, moose, turkey, and waterfowl by designing a zoning system that met the management requirements for all species, while unifying. It is unlawful to have a loaded firearm in or on a motor vehicle or trailer, except as may be specifically allowed. The head, hide, antlers, feet and bones of that moose. History of hunting deaths invites question of reform portland press. This is how the law is printed in the 20172018 law book. Safety generally speaking, owners and occupants of private property are not held legally responsible for keeping the property safe for hunters and other harvesters and recreational enthusiasts. See hunting law booklet for details on night hunting for coyotes.
State of big game species state of maines environment 2014. Must show a previous hunting license or hunter safety course certificate when obtaining your maine license. Rhonda erskine, online content producer last updated. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a class d crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative of not less than 3 days for the first offense, none of which may be suspended, and of not less than 10 days for each succeeding offense, none of which may be suspended. In the growing literature on property rights, there is increasing appreciation that property is a very complicated phenomenon. Waters with general laws appear as blue features on the map. More law changes baiting and feeding deer, altering fish. This law has far reaching implications in the woods and out last edited. Being a responsible user of the maine outdoors means staying informed of, and complying with, the current laws and rules. During the open firearm season on deer, all hunting must cease at sunset, except raccoon hunting. Ross lake camps is located on beautiful chemquasabamticook lake in the north maine woods region west of the allagash wilderness waterway.
This book, published by the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife mdifw, is designed to help you quickly find and understand the hunting rules that apply to you. The north maine woods is true wilderness consisting of pristine trout waters, thousands of black bear, trophy sized moose and some of the largest whitetail bucks found anywhere in the world general information. Nevertheless, conservation efforts continued and additional hunting restrictions became law. It is unlawful to hunt wild animals from 12 hour after sunset until 12 hour before sunrise, except raccoons. Its a must to keep up to date on maine hunting laws before heading out on your first hunt. No alcoholic beverages in any form while hunting or in route.
The maine wardens service and state police are investigating the death of an 18yearold girl who was shot by a hunter thursday in south paris. Inland fisheries and wildlife law books inland fisheries. Maine laws take on technology reflects commitment to engagement on multiple levels. Studying your states hunting laws might be a bit time consuming, and we know youre impatient to get out there and start shooting. And now, our new digital formats allow you to quickly check a law, confirm legal hunting hours, look up best practices and. Maines moose hunters had a very successful season with a total of 2,329. Maine hunting forums is your place to discuss hunting. This program provides a means for hunters to donate all or a portion of their hunt to a family in need. Possession of hunting equipment in the fields and forests or on the waters or ice of this state on sunday is prima facie evidence of a violation of sunday hunting law, unless the equipment is securely wrapped in a complete cover, fastened in a case, or carried in at least two separate pieces in such a way that it cannot be fired without the. In 2014, george also won a maine press association award for writing the states bet sports blog. Please first navigate to a specific image before printing. Law enforcement experts and local civic leaders say the undercover operation and takedown raid appear to be out of proportion to the alleged crimes.
Crossbow license recipients have additional requirements. Tuell of washington county at the request of mike look, a sportsman activist in that neck of the woods. Bowhunters must become adept at scouting, tracking, and recovering game. In 2016, down east books published georges book, maine sporting camps, and islandport press published george and his wife lindas travel book. Maine may soon join 39 other states to allow kids younger than 10 to hunt, with adult supervision. Maine hunting laws general hunting provisions northern. Being a responsible user of the maine outdoors means staying informed of, and. The killing of karen wood yankee classic new england today. We used data on population densities, hunting laws, permit systems, and management regimes. For all you last minute planners out there here are links to the hunting hours chart from maine difw and the hunting and trapping rules and regulations for 20142015. These individuals include those 10 years of age and over as children under the age of 10 are not allowed to partake in maine hunting.
The revisors office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of maine law to the public. More people come to maine to watch wildlife than to kill it. Maine hunting lodge for grouse and woodcock, moose, bear. In 1921, for example, deer hunting was limited from october 15. This type of hunting is done at a much closer range and requires a high degree of stealth, perseverance, patience, and effort. Moreover within the same society, different rights to a. Mdifws popular summary guides make it easy to find and follow the laws and rules that apply to you. Surrounded by almost 1 million acres of private and public land with open access, hunters can explore large commercial timberlands, abandoned farms, blueberry fields and apple orchards in search of their quarry. Beginning january 1, 2006, the department may not issue a complimentary. Troy ripley, whose 18year old daughter was killed by a hunter in 2006, said his own views on.
Printing is not supported at the primary gallery thumbnail page. Hunting is the practice of seeking, pursuing and capturing or killing wild animals. Maine coyote hunting law question discussion in maine predators hunting started by legion, nov 29, 2015. Maine coyote hunting law question maine hunting today. Navigating the tool general fishing laws these apply to all bodies of water and can be viewed in the resources tab. Justia us law case law maine case law maine superior court decisions 2006 maine superior court decisions 2006. But every attempt to rewrite the law to require hunters to get permission has so far failed. The commissioner shall issue all fishing, trapping and hunting licenses and. Landowners in maine have legal title to their property. Maine hunting and fishing license fees maine hunting. Consult the code of alabama title 9 and alabama game, fish, furbearers, and other wildlife regulation book for the entire law or. Woman killed in hunting incident in western maine web editor.
Missouri missouri hunting missouri fishing missouri game bird hunting. Maine bear hunter participation and harvest levels. Passing this bowhunter safety course will complete your online safety education for maine. Hunters for the hungry, is a cooperative program between the department of inland fisheries and wildlife and the emergency food assistance program tefap within the department of agriculture, conservation and forestry. Under current law, searun atlantic salmon are considered federallyendangered, and no fishing is permitted for this species. New trail camera law maine hunting today your maine. Wildlife management districts wmds wildlife management district map.
Spring wild turkey, migratory game birds, raccoons, and coyote. Recently updated to reflect changes through november 1, 2017, this maine real estate law and rules handbook is designed as a reference and study aid for students taking licensing courses and practicing licensees. For the official source of fishing laws in effect, please consult our digital or printed law book. Raccoons may be hunted at night during the open season only when the hunter meets certain requirements see raccoon hunting under laws pertaining to hunting equipment. The downeast lakes region of eastern maine provides limitless opportunities to explore and hunt for maine ruffed grouse and woodcock. Legal hunting hours are based on sunrisesunset in bangor, maine eastern standard time.
Beginning with the 2010 edition and continuing through this 20162017 edition. A state waterfowl permit and federal duck stamp are required for waterfowl hunters age 16 and over. Bear hounding, baiting, and trapping are vital to the states rural economy fact. Join him as he takes you on a journey spanning the length and breadth of the state through a period of more than a century. University of maine school of law university of maine. But breaking the law and having to pay a fine can put a serious damper on your hunting season. This 1997 movie brought matt damon and ben affleck to fame and also features the late robin williams. Maine hunting and trapping law summary, revision 196768. In maine, with other outfitters, all the moose hunting is basically done on mostly public land where you will drive around for 6 days and hunt the clear cuts from a pickup. Shining a light in a deers eyes at night and shooting it is poaching, illegal, gutless, spineless. Legislation to eliminate the states hunting age limit sailed through the house of representatives without debate, but got hung up in the senate where the some members had concerns about the bill. Wildlife watching tourists in maine outnumber tourist hunters by more than 7 to 1 and outspend them by more than.
Maine hunting forums is your place to discuss hunting deer, bear, waterfowl, turkey, moose and general. If a qualified applicant is drawn in the lottery, the cost to. Amended environmental assessment public hunting on petit. One way is we plant food plots on my own farm specifically for moose with various brassicas, oats, clovers and alfalfa. Regulations distinguish lawful hunting from poaching, which involves the illegal. Maine hunting laws and regulations who is required to complete hunter education in maine.
Ld 1083 would increase the penalties for hunting deer over bait. Additionally, maine state law states that a person may not waste a wild bird that has been wounded or killed by that person while hunting, or intentionally leave any wounded or killed animal in the field or forest without making a reasonable effort to retrieve and render it for consumption or use. The head, hide, teeth, gallbladder and claws not attached to the paws of that bear. According to maine law, all hunters must complete hunter education certification in order to acquire a hunting license, unless they can furnish proof of having possessed an adult license to hunt with firearms in 1976 or any year earlier. A person who has lawfully killed and registered a deer, bear or moose may without a hide dealers license sell. The handbook reprints most applicable statutes and rules with the added feature of an extensive table of contents that facilitates.