An Act To Establish a Comprehensive Hunting License
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 1226
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: SHAW, CRAFTS, REED, TIMBERLAKE
Amends: 12 MRSA §10260, 12 MRSA §10851, 12 MRSA §10853, 12 MRSA §10902, 12 MRSA §11106, 12 MRSA §11106-A, 12 MRSA §11107, 12 MRSA §11108, 12 MRSA §11109, 12 MRSA §11109-A, 12 MRSA §11151, 12 MRSA §11151-A, 12 MRSA §11154, 12 MRSA §11155, 12 MRSA §11160, 12 MRSA §11403

Legislative Document 
No. 1226 
H.P. 844 
House of Representatives, April 7, 2015 
An Act To Establish a Comprehensive Hunting License 
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed. 
ROBERT B. HUNT 
Clerk 
Presented by Representative SHAW of Standish. 
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAFTS of Lisbon, REED of Carmel, TIMBERLAKE of 
Turner. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10260, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 168, §1 and affected by §8, 
is amended to read: 
§10260.  Black Bear Research Fund 
The Black Bear Research Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established 
within the department as a nonlapsing fund to be used by the commissioner to fund or 
assist in funding studies related to the management of black bears.  Revenue from the 
nonresident late season bear hunting permit under section 11151-A and the bear trapping 
permit under section 12260-A must be deposited in the fund.  The commissioner may 
accept and deposit into the fund monetary gifts, donations or other contributions from 
public or private sources for the purposes specified in this section.  The fund must be held 
separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. 
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §10851, as corrected by RR 2013, c. 2, §20, is amended to read: 
§10851.  Lifetime licenses  
1.  Infants, youth and seniors.  The following lifetime licenses may be purchased: 
A.  For a person who is less than 6 years of age: 
(1)  An infant lifetime fishing license.  The fee for an infant lifetime fishing 
license is $150 for a resident and $450 for a nonresident, except that, from 
December 1, 2011 until March 1, 2015, the fee for a nonresident is $200; 
(2) An infant lifetime hunting license.  The fee for an infant lifetime hunting 
license is $150 for a resident and $450 for a nonresident, except that, from 
December 1, 2011 until March 1, 2015, the fee for a nonresident is $200; 
(3)  An infant lifetime archery hunting license.  The fee for an infant lifetime 
archery hunting license is $150 for a resident and $450 for a nonresident, except 
that, from December 1, 2011 until March 1, 2015, the fee for a nonresident is 
$200. Beginning January 1, 2016, the department may not issue an infant lifetime 
archery hunting license.  An infant lifetime archery hunting license issued prior 
to January 1, 2016 is valid and provides the same hunting privileges as a lifetime 
infant hunting license; 
(3-A)  An infant lifetime trapping license.  The fee for an infant lifetime trapping 
license is $150 for a resident and $450 for a nonresident, except that, from 
December 1, 2011 until March 1, 2015, the fee for a nonresident is $200; 
(4) An infant combination of any 2 lifetime licenses.  The fee for an infant 
combination of any 2 lifetime licenses is $250 for a resident and $750 for a 
nonresident, except that, from December 1, 2011 until March 1, 2015, the fee for 
a nonresident is $425; and 
(5)  An infant combination of any 3 lifetime licenses.  The fee for an infant 
combination of any 3 lifetime licenses is $400 for a resident and $1,200 for a 
nonresident, except that, from December 1, 2011 until March 1, 2015, the fee for 
a nonresident is $660; 
B.  For a person from 6 to 15 years of age: 
(1)  A junior lifetime fishing license.  The fee for a junior lifetime fishing license 
is $300 for a resident and $900 for a nonresident; 
(2)  A junior lifetime hunting license.  The fee for a junior lifetime hunting 
license is $300 for a resident and $900 for a nonresident; 
(3)  A junior lifetime archery hunting license.  The fee for a junior lifetime 
archery hunting license is $300 for a resident and $900 for a nonresident.  
Beginning January 1, 2016, the department may not issue a junior lifetime 
archery hunting license.  A junior lifetime archery hunting license issued prior to 
January 1, 2016 is valid and provides the same hunting privileges as a lifetime 
junior hunting license; 
(3-A)  A junior lifetime trapping license.  The fee for a junior lifetime trapping 
license is $300 for a resident and $900 for a nonresident; 
(4)  A junior combination of any 2 lifetime licenses.  The fee for a junior 
combination of any 2 lifetime licenses is $500 for a resident and $1,500 for a 
nonresident; and 
(5)  A junior combination of any 3 lifetime licenses.  The fee for a junior 
combination of any 3 lifetime licenses is $800 for a resident and $2,400 for a 
nonresident; 
C.  For a resident from 65 to 69 years of age: 
(1)  A senior resident lifetime fishing license.  The fee for a senior resident 
lifetime fishing license is $50 for a person who purchases the license in the year 
in which that person turns 65 years of age, $40 for a person who purchases the 
license in the year in which that person turns 66 years of age, $30 for a person 
who purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 67 years of age, 
$20 for a person who purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 
years of age and $10 for a person who purchases the license in the year in 
which that person turns 69 years of age; 
(2)  A senior resident lifetime hunting license.  The fee for a senior resident 
lifetime hunting license is $50 for a person who purchases the license in the year 
in which that person turns 65 years of age, $40 for a person who purchases the 
license in the year in which that person turns 66 years of age, $30 for a person 
who purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 67 years of age, 
$20 for a person who purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 
years of age and $10 for a person who purchases the license in the year in 
which that person turns 69 years of age; 
(3)  A senior resident lifetime archery hunting license.  The fee for a senior 
resident lifetime archery hunting license is $50 for a person who purchases the 
license in the year in which that person turns 65 years of age, $40 for a person 
who purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 66 years of age, 
$30 for a person who purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 
years of age, $20 for a person who purchases the license in the year in which 
that person turns 68 years of age and $10 for a person who purchases the license 
in the year in which that person turns 69 years of age.  Beginning January 1, 
2016, the department may not issue a senior resident lifetime archery hunting 
license.  A senior resident lifetime archery hunting license issued prior to January 
1, 2016 is valid and provides the same hunting privileges as a lifetime senior 
resident hunting license; 
(3-A)  A senior resident lifetime trapping license. The fee for a senior resident 
lifetime trapping license is $50 for a person who purchases the license in the year 
in which that person turns 65 years of age, $40 for a person who purchases the 
license in the year in which that person turns 66 years of age, $30 for a person 
who purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 67 years of age, 
$20 for a person who purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 
years of age and $10 for a person who purchases the license in the year in 
which that person turns 69 years of age; 
(4)  A senior resident combination of any 2 lifetime licenses.  The fee for a senior 
resident combination of any 2 lifetime licenses is $80 for a person who purchases 
the license in the year in which that person turns 65 years of age, $64 for a person 
who purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 66 years of age, 
$48 for a person who purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 
years of age, $32 for a person who purchases the license in the year in which 
that person turns 68 years of age and $16 for a person who purchases the license 
in the year in which that person turns 69 years of age; and 
(5)  A senior resident combination of any 3 lifetime licenses.  The fee for a senior 
resident combination of any 3 lifetime licenses is $110 for a person who 
purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 65 years of age, $94 
for a person who purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 66 
years of age, $78 for a person who purchases the license in the year in which that 
person turns 67 years of age, $52 for a person who purchases the license in the 
year in which that person turns 68 years of age and $26 for a person who 
purchases the license in the year in which that person turns 69 years of age; and 
D.  For a resident 70 years of age or older.  For a person who holds a valid senior 
lifetime license under this section at any time during the calendar year that person 
turns 70 years of age, that lifetime license includes all hunting permits and licenses 
authorized in this Part and may renew at no cost a guide license under section 12853.  
A person who is 70 years of age or older may purchase a senior lifetime license that 
entitles the holder to all the privileges described in this paragraph for a one-time $8 
fee. 
A person must be a resident to purchase a senior resident lifetime license under 
subsection 1, paragraphs C and D.  Once purchased, a lifetime license is valid for the life 
of the holder without regard to subsequent changes in the legal residence of the holder.  
The license entitles the holder to all fishing or hunting privileges extended to residents or 
nonresidents as applicable of that same age who hold the equivalent annual license and 
subjects the holder to all limitations and prerequisites on those fishing or hunting 
privileges that apply to residents or nonresidents of that same age who hold the equivalent 
annual license. 
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §10853, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and 
affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read: 
1.  Residents over 70 years of age.  A complimentary license to hunt, trap or fish, 
including an archery license under section 11109, subsection 7, a pheasant hunting permit 
under section 11156, a muzzle-loading hunting license under section 11109, subsection 4, 
and a migratory waterfowl permit under section 11157 and a bear hunting permit under 
section 11151, must be issued to a resident who is 70 years of age or older upon 
application to the commissioner. 
A.    A resident who applies for a complimentary license under this section at any 
time during the calendar year of that resident's 70th birthday must be issued a license 
upon application, regardless of the actual date during that calendar year in which that 
resident attains 70 years of age.  A guide license may be renewed without charge for 
a resident who is 70 years of age or older upon application to the commissioner.  The 
application must be accompanied by a birth certificate or other certified evidence of 
the applicant's date of birth and residency. 
B.    Beginning January 1, 2006, the department may not issue a complimentary 
license to a resident over 70 years of age.  A complimentary license issued to a 
resident over 70 years of age prior to January 1, 2006 is valid as long as the license 
holder satisfies the residency requirements set out in section 10001, subsection 53. 
C.    A complimentary license issued under this subsection remains valid for the 
remainder of the life of the license holder, as long as the license holder continues to 
satisfy the residency requirements set out in section 10001, subsection 53 and the 
license is not revoked or suspended. 
Sec. 4.  12 MRSA §10853, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2013, c. 136, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
8.  Members of federally recognized nation, band or tribe.  The commissioner 
shall issue a hunting, trapping and fishing license, including an archery hunting license 
under this chapter, and including permits, stamps and other permission needed to hunt, 
trap and fish, to a person, 10 years of age or older, who is an enrolled member of the 
Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the 
Aroostook Band of Micmacs that is valid for the life of that person without any charge or 
fee pursuant to section 11109, if the person presents certification from the respective 
reservation governor or the Aroostook Micmac Council stating that the person described 
is an enrolled member of a federally recognized nation, band or tribe listed in this 
subsection.  Holders of these licenses are subject to this Part, including, but not limited to, 
a lottery or drawing system for issuing a particular license or permit.  Members of a 
federally recognized nation, band or tribe listed in this subsection are exempt from the 
trapper evaluation program required for a license under section 12201 and the archery 
hunter education course under section 11106. 
Sec. 5.  12 MRSA §10902, sub-§7, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §100 and affected by §422, is further amended to 
read: 
7.  Mandatory hunting license revocation; coyote hunting violation.  A hunting 
license of a person convicted of hunting coyote in violation of section 11160 or 12001 
must be revoked and that person is ineligible to obtain any hunting license for a period of 
one year from the date of conviction. 
Sec. 6.  12 MRSA §11106, as amended by PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §12, is further 
amended to read: 
§11106.  Archery hunting; requirements 
1.  Age requirement.  A person is eligible to obtain an archery hunting license hunt 
with bow and arrow as provided in this section. 
A.  A resident or nonresident 16 years of age or older who has satisfied the 
requirements of subsection 2 or holds an a valid apprenticeship hunter license, or who 
is exempt under subsection 3, may obtain an archery hunting license to hunt with bow 
and arrow from the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent. 
B.  A resident or nonresident 10 years of age or older and under 16 years of age may 
hunt with bow and arrow if that person holds a valid junior hunting license. 
2.  Archery hunter education requirements.  Except as provided in paragraph A 
and subsection 3, a person who applies for an archery a hunting license other than a 
junior hunting license or an a valid apprenticeship hunter license and wishes to hunt with 
bow and arrow must submit proof of having successfully completed an archery hunter 
education course as described in section 10108 or an equivalent archery hunter education 
course or satisfactory evidence of having previously held a valid adult archery hunting 
license issued specifically for the purpose of hunting that specified the holder was 
authorized to hunt with bow and arrow in this State or any other state, province or 
country in any year after 1979. 
When proof or evidence cannot be otherwise provided, the applicant may substitute a 
signed affidavit that the applicant has previously held the required adult archery hunting 
license that specified the holder was authorized to hunt with bow and arrow or has 
successfully completed the required archery hunter education course. 
A.  A person who is an enrolled member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot 
Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Aroostook Band of Micmacs 
who presents certification from the respective reservation governor or the Aroostook 
Micmac Council stating that the person is an enrolled member of a federally 
recognized nation, band or tribe listed in this paragraph is exempt from the 
requirements of this subsection. 
3.  Archery hunter education course exemption for members of armed forces 
domiciled in State.  A member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty 
who is permanently stationed outside of the United States and home on leave is exempt 
from archery hunter education course requirements under subsection 2 if that member 
shows proof at the time of application for the hunting license that that member's home 
state of record, as recorded in that person's military service records, is Maine. A person 
who no longer meets the conditions for an exemption under this subsection must satisfy 
the requirements of subsection 2. 
Sec. 7.  12 MRSA §11106-A, as amended by PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §13, is 
further amended to read: 
§11106-A.  Crossbow hunting; requirements 
1.  Hunting license.  A resident or nonresident 16 years of age or older who has 
satisfied the requirements of subsection 3 or who is exempt under subsection 4 and who 
holds a valid big game hunting license or an apprenticeship hunter license may obtain a 
crossbow license to hunt with a crossbow from the commissioner or the commissioner's 
authorized agent. 
2.  Junior license.  A resident or nonresident 10 years of age or older and under 16 
years of age may hunt with a crossbow if that person holds a valid junior hunting license. 
3.  Crossbow hunter education requirements.  Except as provided in paragraph A, 
a person who applies for a crossbow hunting license other than a junior hunting license or 
an apprenticeship hunter license who wishes to hunt with a crossbow must submit proof 
of having successfully completed an archery hunting education course and a crossbow 
hunting course as described in section 10108 or equivalent crossbow and archery hunting 
education courses or satisfactory evidence of having previously held valid adult archery 
and a valid crossbow hunting license or licenses issued specifically for the purpose of 
hunting that specified the holder was authorized to hunt with a crossbow or and bow and 
arrow in this State or any other state, province or country in any year after 1979. 
When proof or evidence cannot be otherwise provided, the applicant may substitute a 
signed affidavit that the applicant has previously held the required adult crossbow and 
archery hunting license or licenses that specified the holder was authorized to hunt with 
bow and arrow and crossbow or has successfully completed the required crossbow and 
archery hunting education courses. 
A.  A person who is an enrolled member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot 
Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Aroostook Band of Micmacs 
who presents certification from the respective reservation governor or the Aroostook 
Micmac Council stating that the person is an enrolled member of a federally 
recognized nation, band or tribe listed in this paragraph is exempt from the 
requirements of this subsection. 
4.  Crossbow hunter education course exemption for members of armed forces 
domiciled in State.  A member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty 
who is permanently stationed outside of the United States and home on leave is exempt 
from crossbow hunter education course requirements under subsection 3 if that member 
shows proof at the time of application for the hunting license that that member's home 
state of record, as recorded in that person's military service records, is Maine. A person 
who no longer meets the requirements of this subsection must satisfy the conditions for 
exemption under subsection 3. 
Sec. 8.  12 MRSA §11107, as amended by PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §14, is repealed 
and the following enacted in its place: 
§11107.  Muzzle-loader hunting; requirements  
A person who holds a valid hunting license, a valid junior hunting license or a valid 
apprentice hunting license may hunt with a muzzle-loader. 
Sec. 9.  12 MRSA §11108, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 419, §4 and 
affected by §12, is further amended to read: 
1.  On certain land.  Notwithstanding section 11109, subsection 1 as it applies to this 
subchapter, a resident over 10 years of age and a member of the resident's immediate 
family over 10 years of age, as long as the hunter's license to hunt is not under suspension 
or revocation, may hunt without a license, including, but not limited to, an archery 
hunting license, a crossbow hunting license and a muzzle-loading license, on a single plot 
of land: 
A.    To which they are legally entitled to possession; 
B.    On which they are actually domiciled; 
C.    That is used exclusively for agricultural purposes; and 
D.    That is in excess of 10 acres. 
Sec. 10.  12 MRSA §11109, as amended by PL 2013, c. 538, §§21 and 22, is 
further amended to read: 
§11109.  Licenses and fees 
1.  License required.  Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person 
may not engage in an activity for which a license may be issued under this section unless 
that person has a valid license issued under this section.  Each day a person violates this 
subsection that person commits a Class E crime for which a minimum fine of $50 and an 
amount equal to twice the applicable license fee must be imposed. 
2.  Hunting licenses; agent's fee.  Clerks or other agents appointed by the 
commissioner to issue licenses and permits shall charge a fee of $2 for each hunting 
license issued.  The commissioner shall charge a fee of $1 for each hunting license issued 
by department employees. 
3.  Hunting licenses; combination licenses; fees.  Hunting licenses, combination 
licenses and fees are as follows. 
A.  A resident junior hunting license, for a person 10 years of age or older and under 
years of age, is $7.  Notwithstanding the permit fees established in subchapter 3, a 
resident junior hunting license includes all permits, stamps and other permissions 
needed to hunt at no additional cost.  A resident junior hunting license does not 
exempt the holder of the license from lottery-related application requirements under 
this Part. 
B.  A resident hunting license, for a person 16 years of age or older, which permits 
hunting of all legal species subject to the permit requirements in subchapter 3, is $25 
$38. 
C.  A resident small game hunting license, for a person 16 years of age or older, 
which permits hunting for all legal species except deer, bear, turkey, moose, raccoon 
and bobcat, is $14. 
D.  A resident combination hunting and fishing license is $42 $55. 
E.  A resident combination archery hunting and fishing license is $42. 
E-1.  A resident apprenticeship hunter license, which includes a bear hunting permit 
and a wild turkey hunting permit under sections 11151 and 11155 respectively, is 
$25. 
F.  A nonresident junior hunting license, for a person 10 years of age or older and 
under 16 years of age, is $34.  A nonresident junior hunting license does not exempt 
the holder of the license from lottery-related application requirements under this Part. 
G.  A nonresident small game hunting license, which permits hunting of all legal 
species except deer, bear, turkey, moose, raccoon and bobcat, is $74. 
H.  A nonresident 3-day small game hunting license, valid for 3 consecutive hunting 
days, which permits hunting of all legal species except deer, bear, turkey, moose, 
raccoon and bobcat for the 72-hour period specified on the license, is $49. 
I.  A nonresident big game hunting license, which permits hunting of all legal species 
subject to the permit requirements in subchapter 3, is $114 $143. 
J.  A nonresident combination hunting and fishing license is $149 $178. 
K.  An alien small game hunting license, which permits hunting of all species except 
deer, bear, turkey, moose, raccoon and bobcat, is $79. 
L.  An alien big game hunting license, which permits hunting of all legal species 
subject to the permit requirements in subchapter 3, is $139. 
M.  An alien combination hunting and fishing license is $190. 
N.  A license to use leashed dogs to track wounded animals, which permits a person 
to use one or more leashed dogs to track a lawfully wounded deer, moose or bear, is 
$27. 
O.  A nonresident small game apprenticeship hunter license, which permits the 
hunting of all legal species except deer, bear, turkey, moose, raccoon and bobcat, is 
$74. 
P.  A nonresident big game apprenticeship hunter license, which permits the hunting 
of all legal species and includes a bear hunting permit and a wild turkey hunting 
permit under sections 11151 and 11155 respectively, is $114 $143. 
4.  Muzzle-loading permit; issuance and agent's fee.  The commissioner, through 
the commissioner's agent, shall issue muzzle-loading permits to eligible persons.  The 
issuing agent shall charge a fee of $1 for each permit issued. 
5.  Muzzle-loading permits and fees.  Muzzle-loading hunting permits and fees are 
as follows: 
A.  A resident muzzle-loading hunting permit is $13; 
B.  A nonresident muzzle-loading hunting permit is $69; and 
C.  An alien muzzle-loading hunting permit is $79. 
6.  Issuance of archery hunting license; agent's fee.  Clerks or other agents 
appointed by the commissioner to issue archery hunting licenses must charge a fee of $1 
for each archery hunting license issued.  The commissioner shall charge a fee of $1 for 
each archery hunting license issued by department employees. 
7.  Archery hunting licenses; combination licenses; fees.  Archery hunting 
licenses, combination licenses and fees are as follows: 
A.  A resident archery license is $25; 
B.  A resident combination archery hunting and fishing license is $42; 
C.  A nonresident archery license is $74; and 
D.  An alien archery license is $84. 
8.  Issuance of crossbow hunting license; agent's fee.  Clerks or other agents 
appointed by the commissioner to issue crossbow hunting licenses must charge a fee of 
$1 for each crossbow hunting license issued.  The commissioner shall charge a fee of $1 
for each crossbow hunting license issued by department employees. 
9.  Crossbow licenses and fees.  Crossbow hunting licenses and fees are as follows: 
A.  A resident crossbow hunting license is $25; 
B.  A nonresident crossbow hunting license is $55; and 
C.  An alien crossbow hunting license is $79. 
Sec. 11.  12 MRSA §11109-A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 252, §1 and affected by 
§2 and amended by c. 370, §3 and corrected by RR 2011, c. 1, §16, is repealed. 
Sec. 12.  12 MRSA §11151, as amended by PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. OO, §6, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 13.  12 MRSA §11151-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 168, §4 and affected by 
§8, is repealed. 
Sec. 14.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§4, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9 and 
amended by c. 655, Pt. B, §126 and affected by §422, is further amended to read: 
4.  Hunting license required.  While hunting moose, the permittee and the 
subpermittee shall each have in that person's possession a valid Maine resident, or 
nonresident or alien big game hunting license, whichever is applicable. 
Each day a person violates this subsection that person commits a Class E crime for which 
a minimum fine of $50 and an amount equal to twice the applicable license fee must be 
imposed. 
Sec. 15.  12 MRSA §11154, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2011, c. 370, §5, is 
further amended to read: 
5.  Eligibility. Except as provided in this subsection, a resident, or nonresident or 
alien who is eligible to obtain a Maine hunting license or who will be eligible to obtain a 
Maine hunting license by the opening day of the open moose season is eligible to apply 
for a moose hunting permit.  Beginning in 2011, a person who has obtained a moose 
hunting permit is ineligible to obtain another permit until 3 years have elapsed after the 
issuance of the last permit.  This limitation does not apply to subpermittees under 
subsection 7. 
Sec. 16.  12 MRSA §11155, as amended by PL 2013, c. 387, §§1 and 2, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 17.  12 MRSA §11160, as corrected by RR 2011, c. 1, §17, is repealed. 
Sec. 18.  12 MRSA §11403, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2007, c. 163, §2 and 
affected by §3, is further amended to read: 
C.  Except as provided in section 11109-A, subsection 3, if If a person takes a deer 
with bow and arrow during the regular archery-only season on deer, that person is 
precluded from further hunting for deer during that year. 
SUMMARY 
This bill expands the current resident hunting license and nonresident hunting license 
to encompass and replace all other hunting licenses and hunting permits except the: 
1. Junior hunting license; 
2. Resident and nonresident apprentice hunting licenses; 
3. Antlerless deer and special deer season permits; 
4. Moose permit; 
5. Pheasant permit; 
6. Waterfowl permit; 
7. Falconry permit; and 
8. Migratory bird permit. 
It increases the fee for a resident and a nonresident hunting license from $25 to $38 
and from $114 to $143, respectively.  This bill also increases the fee on resident and 
nonresident hunting and fishing combination licenses from $42 to $55 and from $149 to 
$178, respectively, to reflect the increase in the hunting license fee. 
This bill also provides that infant, junior and senior resident archery lifetime hunting 
licenses purchased prior to January 1, 2016 remain valid and provide the same hunting 
opportunities as the expanded infant, junior and senior resident lifetime hunting licenses. 
It maintains the current firearm, bow and arrow and crossbow hunter education 
requirements.