Deer, bear, and moose will all be debated at the legislature this session. Everything from deer baiting to the use of crossbows will be discussed. Here are some of the bill titles and sponsors.
Title: An Act To Give the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife the Authority To Adjust the Black Bear Hunting Season and Bag Limit – Sen. Paul Davis, Sr. of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Allow Baiting of Deer – Sen. Paul Davis, Sr. of Piscataquis
Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Funding Sources of the Maine Controlled Moose Hunt Season – Rep. Trey Stewart of Presque Isle
Title: An Act Regarding Moose Permit Subpermittees – Rep. Richard Pickett of Dixfield
Title: An Act To Expand Maine’s Moose Lottery To Benefit Wounded Warriors – Pres. Troy Jackson of Aroostook
Title: An Act To Allow the Use of Crossbows during the Archery Season on Deer – Rep. Tim Theriault of China
Title: An Act To Provide Antlerless Deer Permits to Senior Resident Lifetime Hunting License Holders – Rep. Sharm Hutchins of Penobscot
Title: An Act To Fairly Compensate Registration Stations for Bear, Deer and Turkey – Rep. Heidi Sampson of Alfred