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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Permit required. Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not hunt or possess wild turkey unless that person has a valid permit issued under this section.
A person who violates this subsection 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.
1-A. Eligibility; hunting or archery license required. A person who possesses a valid hunting or archery hunting license to hunt may obtain a permit to hunt for wild turkey from the commissioner or an authorized agent.
1-B. Repealed. Laws 2013, c. 387, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2014.
1-C. Issuance; permit fee. Beginning January 1, 2014, the commissioner, through the commissioner's authorized agent, shall issue in wildlife management districts that are open by rule for wild turkey hunting a wild turkey hunting permit that allows an eligible person to take wild turkeys in accordance with section 11701. The fee for a wild turkey hunting permit is $20 for residents and nonresidents.
2, 3. Repealed. Laws 2005, c. 12, § III-12.
4. Repealed. Laws 2005, c. 12, § III-13.
5 to 8. Repealed. Laws 2005, c. 12, § III-14.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 11155. Wild turkey hunting permits - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-12-conservation/me-rev-st-tit-12-sect-11155/
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