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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING › Article 3: POSSESSION OF BEAR › 12 §11351. Bear bag limit

§11351. Bear bag limit
The commissioner shall establish by rule limits on the number of bears a person may hunt, trap and possess in a season, which may not exceed 2 bears in total and may not exceed one bear by trapping in a calendar year, except a person may keep more than 2 legally obtained bears in that person's home as otherwise provided in law or rule. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
1.  Hunting or trapping bear; limit.
A person may not in one calendar year:
A. Hunt bear after that person has killed or registered the least of:
(1) Two bears by means of hunting;
(2) One bear by means of hunting and one by means of trapping during the open season on trapping bear under section 12260; and
(3) The maximum number established by rule under this section; or   [PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
B. Trap bear after that person has killed or registered the least of:
(1) Two bears by means of hunting;
(2) One bear by means of trapping during the open season on trapping bear under section 12260; and
(3) The maximum number established by rule under this section.   [PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
The daily bag limit on bear taken by hunting is one bear.
[PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (RPR); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
2.  Exceeding limit on bear.
A person may not possess more than 2 bears in any calendar year, or the maximum number of bears established by rule under this section, whichever is less, except a person may keep more than 2 legally obtained bears in that person's home or as otherwise provided in law or rule.
[PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (RPR); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative of not less than 3 days for the first offense and of not less than 10 days for each succeeding offense; the court also shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000.
[PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (RPR); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 552, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B162-164 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B422,C2,6 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 309, §§2, 3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (RPR). PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING › Article 3: POSSESSION OF BEAR › 12 §11352. Bear tags and tagging bear

§11352. Bear tags and tagging bear
1.  Bear tags.
The commissioner shall prescribe the form and content of and produce a bear tag.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §165 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Tagging.
Prior to presenting a bear for registration, a person may not possess or leave in the field or forest a bear killed by that person unless the bear has securely attached to it a plainly visible tag that conforms to the requirements established under this section.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §165 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §165 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 2 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §165 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §165 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B165 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING › Article 3: POSSESSION OF BEAR › 12 §11353. Leaving harvested bear (REPEALED)

§11353. Leaving harvested bear
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B166 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING › Article 3: POSSESSION OF BEAR › 12 §11354. Possessing gift bear

§11354. Possessing gift bear
A person may not possess any part or parts of a bear given to that person unless that gift bear is plainly labeled with the name of the person who registered it and the year the bear was registered by that person.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §167 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1.  Person who registered.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §167 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Recipient.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §167 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Transporter.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §167 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §167 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B167 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING › Article 1: DEER SEASONS › 12 §11401. Open and closed seasons for deer

§11401. Open and closed seasons for deer
1.  Open and closed seasons.
This subsection applies to open and closed seasons for deer.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection and sections 10952, 11152, 11403 and 11404 or by rule adopted by the commissioner pursuant to section 11402, subsection 4, there is an open season for deer in each calendar year in all counties of the State between September 15th and December 20th annually. In a year that the regular season extends beyond November 30th, the regular season must start no later than the 4th Monday preceding Thanksgiving.   [PL 2009, c. 134, §1 (AMD).]
B. The commissioner may shorten the open season on deer in any part of the State, as long as:
(1) The demarcation of the areas with the shortened season follows recognizable physical boundaries, such as rivers and railroad rights-of-way; and
(3) The Saturday preceding the first day of open season on deer is an open day for residents of the State and for nonresidents who meet the qualifications under paragraph E.   [PL 2017, c. 164, §13 (AMD).]
C. [PL 2013, c. 408, §15 (RP).]
D. [PL 2013, c. 408, §15 (RP).]
E. Notwithstanding paragraph B, subparagraph (3), a nonresident who owns 25 or more acres of land in the State and leaves that property open to hunting, holds a valid hunting license and is not otherwise prohibited by law may hunt deer on the Saturday preceding the first day of open season on deer.
[PL 2017, c. 356, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 356, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B168 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 134, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 408, §15 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 401, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 164, §13 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 356, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING › Article 1: DEER SEASONS › 12 §11403. Regular archery-only deer hunting season

§11403. Regular archery-only deer hunting season
1.  License required.
[PL 2015, c. 301, §20 (RP).]
2.  Open archery season on deer.
The commissioner shall by rule establish a regular archery season beginning at least 30 days prior and extending to the beginning of the regular deer hunting season, as described in section 11401, subsection 1, paragraph A, for the purpose of hunting deer with archery equipment. During the regular archery season on deer the following restrictions apply.
A. A person may not take a deer during a regular archery season unless that person uses a hand-held bow and broadhead arrow in accordance with section 11214, subsection 1, paragraph P or a crossbow in accordance with section 11214, subsection 1, paragraph Q.   [PL 2023, c. 239, §32 (AMD).]
B. A person may not carry firearms of any kind while hunting any species of wildlife with archery equipment during the regular archery season on deer. This paragraph may not be construed to prohibit a person from carrying a concealed weapon in accordance with Title 25, section 2001‑A.   [PL 2023, c. 239, §32 (AMD).]
C. Except as provided in section 11109‑A, subsection 3, if a person takes a deer with archery equipment during the regular archery season on deer, that person is precluded from further hunting for deer during that year except as otherwise provided in law or rule.   [PL 2023, c. 239, §32 (AMD).]
D. Except as provided in this subsection, the provisions of this Part concerning deer are applicable to the taking of deer with archery equipment, including the transportation, registration and possession of deer taken by these methods.   [PL 2023, c. 239, §32 (AMD).]
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2023, c. 239, §32 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B170 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 163, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 163, §3 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 61, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 298, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 538, §28 (AMD). RR 2015, c. 2, §7 (COR). PL 2015, c. 301, §§20, 21 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 357, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 325, §5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 599, §12 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 239, §32 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING › Article 1: DEER SEASONS › 12 §11404. Muzzle-loading-only deer hunting season

§11404. Muzzle-loading-only deer hunting season
1.  Muzzle-loading-only open season on deer.
[PL 2005, c. 280, §1 (RP).]
1-A.  Muzzle-loading-only open season on deer.
There is a special muzzle-loading open season on deer immediately following the regular deer hunting season established under section 11401, subsection 1, paragraph A for the purpose of hunting deer only with:
A. A muzzleloader as defined in section 10001, subsection 42‑A that is 40 caliber or greater and capable of firing only a single charge;   [PL 2005, c. 280, §2 (NEW).]
B. A muzzle-loading shotgun as defined in section 10001, subsection 42‑B; or   [PL 2005, c. 280, §2 (NEW).]
C. A traditional muzzleloader as defined in section 10001, subsection 62‑A that uses projectiles that are 40 caliber or greater or that uses buckshot.   [PL 2005, c. 280, §2 (NEW).]
The commissioner may terminate this open season at any time in an area if, in the commissioner's opinion, an immediate emergency action is necessary due to adverse weather conditions or severe hunting pressure. The length of the special muzzle-loading season is as follows.
The commissioner shall establish by rule the length of the special muzzle-loading season. The commissioner may establish seasons of different lengths in different regions of the State. The season may extend for no more than 12 hunting days in any part of the State.
[PL 2005, c. 280, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Applicability of laws.
The following provisions apply during the muzzle-loading open season.
A. The commissioner's authority to regulate the harvest of antlerless deer under section 11152 is applicable during the muzzle-loading hunting season.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Deer tags for the muzzle-loading open season must be issued for use in the same manner as regular deer tags.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. Except as provided in this section, the provisions of this Part relating to deer apply to the taking of deer with muzzle-loading firearms.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 280, §§1,2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING › Article 2: HUNTING METHODS SPECIFIC TO DEER › 12 §11451. Hunting deer with unconventional weapon; license (REPEALED)

§11451. Hunting deer with unconventional weapon; license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §5 (RP). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING › Article 2: HUNTING METHODS SPECIFIC TO DEER › 12 §11452. Baiting deer

§11452. Baiting deer
1.  Prohibitions.
A person may not, during an open hunting season on deer:
A. Place salt or any other bait or food in a place to entice deer to that place; or   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Hunt from an observation stand or blind overlooking salt, grain, fruit, nuts or other foods known to be attractive to deer. This prohibition does not apply to hunting from an observation stand or blind overlooking:
(1) Standing crops;
(2) Foods that are left as a result of normal agricultural operations or as a result of a natural occurrence; or
(3) Bear bait that is placed at a bear hunting stand or blind in accordance with section 11301, subsection 1.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §171 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.
[PL 2019, c. 630, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B171 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 630, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING › Article 2: HUNTING METHODS SPECIFIC TO DEER › 12 §11453. Driving deer

§11453. Driving deer
1.  Unlawfully driving deer.
A person may not participate in a hunt for deer during which an organized or planned effort is made to drive deer. For purposes of this subsection, 4 or more persons working together to move deer constitutes an organized or planned effort to drive deer.
[PL 2013, c. 408, §16 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 408, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING › Article 2: HUNTING METHODS SPECIFIC TO DEER › 12 §11454. Hunting deer with .22 caliber rimfire cartridge

§11454. Hunting deer with .22 caliber rimfire cartridge
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not hunt deer with any firearms using a .17 or .22 caliber rimfire cartridge, except that the use of the .22 caliber rimfire magnum cartridge is not prohibited.
[PL 2005, c. 477, §12 (AMD).]
2.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of subsection 1.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §172 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §172 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §172 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B172 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 477, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING › Article 3: POSSESSION OF DEER › 12 §11501. Bag limit

§11501. Bag limit
1.  Exceeding bag limit.
A person may not possess more than one deer during any open season, except a person may keep more than one legally obtained deer in that person's home at any time or as otherwise provided in law.
[PL 2003, c. 552, §5 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
2.  Hunting deer after having killed one.
A person may not hunt deer after that person has killed or registered one during the open season of that calendar year, except as otherwise provided in law or rule.
[PL 2003, c. 552, §5 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section 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; the court also shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000, none of which may be suspended.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 552, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§C2,6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING › Article 3: POSSESSION OF DEER › 12 §11502. Deer tags and tagging

§11502. Deer tags and tagging
1.  Deer tags.
The commissioner shall prescribe the form and content of and produce a deer tag.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §173 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Tagging.
Prior to presenting a deer for registration, a person may not possess or leave in the field or forest a deer killed by that person unless the deer has securely attached to it a plainly visible tag that conforms to the requirements established under this section.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §173 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §173 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 2 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §173 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §173 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B173 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING › Article 3: POSSESSION OF DEER › 12 §11503. Gift deer

§11503. Gift deer
A person may not possess any part or parts of a deer given to that person unless that gift deer is plainly labeled with the name of the person who registered it and the year the deer was registered by that person.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §174 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1.  Registration seal.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §174 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Person who registered deer.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §174 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Penalty.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §174 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §174 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B174 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 7: MOOSE HUNTING › Article 1: COMMISSIONER'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE MOOSE HUNTING AND TO SET HUNTING SEASONS AND AREAS › 12 §11551. Commissioner authority regarding moose

§11551. Commissioner authority regarding moose
The commissioner may issue applications for moose hunting permits, issue permits and make all rules pertaining to moose hunting permits, including provisions for the permittees who are selected for a permit but unable to use the permit. The commissioner may make all other rules that the commissioner considers necessary for the protection of the moose resource.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §175 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B175 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 7: MOOSE HUNTING › Article 1: COMMISSIONER'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE MOOSE HUNTING AND TO SET HUNTING SEASONS AND AREAS › 12 §11552. Moose hunting areas

§11552. Moose hunting areas
1.  Areas open to moose hunting.
The commissioner may designate by rule areas of the State open to moose hunting.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Moose management.
To effectively manage the moose herd in the State, the commissioner may by rule establish:
A. The number of moose permits to be issued every year, including a percentage for antlerless moose;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. The length of the moose hunting season; and   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. The timing of the moose hunting season.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2023, c. 228, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 228, §9 (AMD).
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§11601. Unlawful hunting of moose
1.  Hunting with permittee.
A person may not hunt moose with a permittee unless that person is a subpermittee authorized in accordance with this section.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Presence of permittee.
A subpermittee may not hunt moose if that subpermittee is not in the presence of the permittee while hunting moose. A subpermittee is not in the presence of a permittee if contact between the permittee and the subpermittee requires visual or audio enhancement devices, including binoculars or citizen band radios.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  One subpermittee.
A permittee may not hunt moose with more than one authorized subpermittee.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
4.  Unlawful possession.
A person may not possess a moose that has been hunted in violation of this section.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §176 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 552, §6 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 552, §6 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B176 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B422,C2,6 (AFF).
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§11602. Driving moose
A person may not participate in a hunt for moose during which an organized or planned effort is made to drive moose. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
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§11603. Unlawful firearms for hunting moose
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not use a .17 or .22 caliber rimfire firearm or a shotgun using shot loads to hunt moose.
[PL 2013, c. 236, §4 (AMD).]
1-A.  Hunting moose with a crossbow; 70 years of age or older.
[PL 2013, c. 236, §5 (RP).]
2.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of subsection 1.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §177 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §177 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §177 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B177 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 477, §13 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 61, §5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 236, §§4, 5 (AMD).
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§11604. Unlawful hunting methods
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B177 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 117, §1 (RP).
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§11605. Baiting moose
1.  Prohibitions.
From September 1st to December 15th a person may not:
A. Place salt or any other bait or food in a place to entice moose to that place; or   [PL 2011, c. 253, §20 (NEW).]
B. Hunt from an observation stand or blind overlooking salt, grain, fruit, nuts or other foods known to be attractive to moose. This prohibition does not apply to hunting over:
(1) Standing crops; or
(2) Foods that are left as a result of normal agricultural operations or as a result of a natural occurrence.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §22 (AMD).]
[PL 2015, c. 301, §22 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2011, c. 253, §20 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 253, §20 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 301, §22 (AMD).
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§11651. Unlawful possession of moose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 552, §7 (RP). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§C2,6 (AFF).
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§11651-A. Hunting moose after having killed one
A person may not hunt moose after that person has killed or registered one during the open season of that calendar year, except as otherwise provided.   [PL 2003, c. 552, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
A person who violates this section 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. The court also shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000, none of which may be suspended.   [PL 2003, c. 552, §8 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 552, §8 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§C2,6 (AFF).
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§11652. Bag limits
1.  One moose per permit holder.
A person may not exceed the bag limit of one moose per permit holder. In the case of a permittee and a subpermittee, the permit allows one of them to take one moose. Except as provided in sections 12401 and 12402, a person may not shoot more than one moose in a calendar year. A person may keep more than one legally obtained moose in that person's home at any time.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Possession.
A person may not possess a moose in violation of this section.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section 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; the court also shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000, none of which may be suspended.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B178 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§11653. Tagging moose
1.  Tags.
The commissioner shall prescribe the form and content of and produce moose tags.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Tagging.
Prior to presenting a moose for registration, a person may not possess or leave in the field or forest a moose killed by that person unless the moose has securely attached to it a plainly visible tag that conforms to the requirements established under this section.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of subsection 2.
A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 2 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B178 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§11654. Unlawful possession of gift moose
A person may not possess any part or parts of a moose given to that person unless that gift moose is plainly labeled with the name of the person who registered it and the year the moose was registered by that person.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1.  Prohibition.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §178 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B178 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§11701. Authority of commissioner; wild turkey hunting
The commissioner may establish open seasons for hunting wild turkeys, designate areas that are open to the taking of wild turkeys in any part of the State, prescribe the form and regulate the number of permits to be issued, determine the number and sex of the birds to be harvested, establish bag limits, establish permit eligibility requirements, establish legal hunting times, specify the types of weapons to be used during any open wild turkey hunting season and make any other rules that the commissioner considers necessary for the protection of the wild turkey resource. The rules must permit the use of a crossbow during an open season for hunting wild turkey as established by the commissioner.   [PL 2021, c. 599, §13 (AMD).]
1.  Spring season.
[PL 2017, c. 85, §3 (RP).]
2.  Fall seasons.
[PL 2017, c. 85, §3 (RP).]
3.  Youth day.
The commissioner shall establish by rule a spring youth hunting day for hunting wild turkeys from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The day must be the Saturday prior to the opening of the first open season for hunting wild turkeys established by the commissioner in that year.
[PL 2017, c. 85, §3 (AMD).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime for which the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500, none of which may be suspended. The court also shall impose a fine of $500 for each turkey unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §179 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 552, §9 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B179 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B422,C2,6 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 236, §6 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 387, §3 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 127, §6 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 127, §§4, 5 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 85, §3 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 98, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 599, §13 (AMD).
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§11702. Wild turkey hunting hours
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 552, §10 (RP). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§C2,6 (AFF).
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§11751. Unlawful possession of wild turkey
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B180 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§11751-A. Unlawful possession of wild turkeys
1.  Possession of wild turkeys.
A person may not possess a wild turkey taken in violation of any rule adopted by the commissioner under section 11701.
[PL 2003, c. 552, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
2.  Exceeding bag limit.
A person may not possess more than the number of wild turkey allowed by rule during any open season, except a person may keep legally obtained wild turkey in that person's home at any time or as otherwise provided in law or rule.
[PL 2017, c. 85, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Hunting wild turkey after having killed maximum.
A person may not hunt wild turkey after that person has killed or registered the maximum number of wild turkey allowed by rule during that season.
[PL 2017, c. 85, §4 (AMD).]
4.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 552, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 2 or 3 commits a Class E crime for which the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500, none of which may be suspended. The court also shall impose a fine of $500 for each wild turkey unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended.   [PL 2003, c. 552, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 552, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 552, §11 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§C2,6 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 85, §4 (AMD).
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§11752. Tagging wild turkey
1.  Tags.
The commissioner shall prescribe the form and content of and produce wild turkey tags.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §181 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Tagging.
Except as provided in section 12307, prior to presenting a wild turkey for registration, a person may not possess or leave in the field or forest a wild turkey killed by that person unless the wild turkey has securely attached to it a plainly visible tag that conforms to the requirements established under this section.
[PL 2021, c. 121, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §181 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 2 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §181 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §181 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B181 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 121, §1 (AMD).
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§11753. Gift wild turkey
A person may not possess any part or parts of a wild turkey given to that person unless that gift wild turkey is labeled with the name of the person who registered it and the year the wild turkey was registered by that person.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §182 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §182 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B182 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§11801. Prohibited hunting methods
1.  Unlawful hunting of wild turkey.
A person may not hunt wild turkeys in violation of rules adopted under section 11701.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §183 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Unlawful methods of hunting wild turkey.
A person may not:
A. Employ the use of a dog or dogs in any manner while hunting wild turkeys except during the fall wild turkey hunting season;   [PL 2009, c. 550, §5 (AMD).]
B. Engage in an organized drive of any manner while hunting wild turkeys; or   [PL 2015, c. 301, §23 (AMD).]
C. [PL 2015, c. 301, §24 (RP).]
D. Use a trap or other device intended or designed for the purpose of capturing or ensnaring wild turkeys.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2015, c. 301, §§23, 24 (AMD).]
3.  Penalties.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 552, §12 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 552, §12 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B183 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B422,C2,6 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 550, §5 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 301, §§23, 24 (AMD).
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§11802. Baiting wild turkeys
1.  Prohibitions.
From September 1st to December 15th and during the first open wild turkey hunting season established by the commissioner in that year pursuant to section 11701, a person may not:
A. Place any bait or food in a place to entice a wild turkey to that place; or   [PL 2015, c. 301, §25 (NEW).]
B. Hunt from an observation stand or blind overlooking bait or food known to be attractive to wild turkey. This prohibition does not apply to hunting from an observation stand or blind overlooking:
(1) Standing crops; or
(2) Foods that are left as a result of normal agricultural operations or as a result of a natural occurrence.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §25 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 85, §5 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2015, c. 301, §25 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 301, §25 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 85, §5 (AMD).
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§11851. Hunting or trapping wild birds
1.  Unlawfully hunting or trapping wild birds.
A person may not hunt or trap a wild bird, other than the English or European house sparrow, the rock pigeon, also known as the rock dove, and the European starling, except as provided in this Part.
[PL 2019, c. 355, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Unlawful possession of wild birds.
A person may not possess, alive or dead, a wild bird, other than the English or European house sparrow, the rock pigeon, also known as the rock dove, and the European starling, except as provided in this Part.
[PL 2019, c. 355, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §184 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B184 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 280, §8 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 301, §26 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 355, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 9: GAME BIRD HUNTING › 12 §11852. Reopening season (REPEALED)

§11852. Reopening season
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 280, §9 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 408, §17 (RP). PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. A, §15 (RP).