Maine Fishing & Hunting
✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026
License requirements, seasons, bag limits, reciprocity. 1 state-level rule for Maine, each linked to its official government source.
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Maine Fishing & Hunting License
Maine requires license for both. Moose permits by lottery (very competitive). Sunday hunting is prohibited. Guide required for non-residents in some areas.
FISHING: License required age 16+ ($30 resident, $83 non-resident). Saltwater registration free. Atlantic salmon stamp for specific waters. HUNTING: License required ($26 resident, $115 non-resident). Deer: 1 buck by regular tag, antlerless by permit. MOOSE permits ONLY by lottery - thousands apply for hundreds of permits. Turkey: 2 per spring. Bear permit required. Sunday hunting is prohibited statewide (a Class E crime). 12 M.R.S. §11205 (Sunday hunting prohibition).
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