ORANGECARD FOR HUNTING LICENSE

Auto-loading firearm (a firearm that reloads itself after each shot and requires a separate trigger pull for each shot) with a magazine capacity of more than 5 cartridges (plus 1 in the chamber for a total of 6), unless the magazine has been permanently altered to contain not more than 5 cartridges.Automatic firearm (a firearm that continues to fire as long as the trigger is held back.).It is Unlawful to Hunt with, or Possess for Hunting, Any: Please see exceptions and additional information related to Crossbow Hunting.įrom September 1 to December 15, it is unlawful to use artificial lights from 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise to illuminate, jack, locate, attempt to locate or show up wild animals or wild birds except raccoons which may be hunted at night with flashlights during the open season (see General Hunting Laws for details).Īn exception to this may be made for agents appointed by the commissioner to hunt coyotes at night during this period under policies established by the Department.

ORANGECARD FOR HUNTING LICENSE

Crossbows cannot be used to hunt deer during the muzzleloader season or when hunting under the authority of an expanded archery permit (a person may hunt deer with a crossbow in an expanded archery area while hunting during the regular archery and crossbow season or firearms season on deer under the authority of their archery license or firearms hunting license).Drawlocks and set bows are illegal unless otherwise permitted for disabled hunters.It is unlawful to hunt with the use of (or sell or offer for sale for the purpose of hunting) a set gun, or any medicinal, poisonous or stupefying substance (except rodenticide for orchard mouse control and gas cartridges for woodchuck control).Towns may regulate the discharge of firearms as provided by Title 30-A however, they cannot regulate or charge fees to hunt, fish or trap. Prior to hunting near densely populated communities, hunters should check with local authorities regarding such ordinances. Several Maine cities and towns have adopted local ordinances that restrict or prohibit the discharge of certain projectiles (e.g., arrows, bullets, crossbow). Rulemaking Proposals Open to Public Comment.

Orangecard for hunting