Maine

Quick Links

Hunting Regulations: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/hunting/index.html
Fishing Regulations: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing-boating/fishing/index.html
Trapping Regulations: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/trapping/index.html
Shooting Ranges: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/programs-resources/recreational-opportunities/maine-shooting-ranges.html
State Wildlife Commission: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/about/advisory-council/index.html

NEWS ARCHIVE

Maine: Four Gun Bills in Judiciary Committee

Tomorrow, May 15, several sportsmen-related bills will be heard in the Judiciary Committee. First on the scheduled is a public hearing at 9:30 a.m.

Maine Bill Hearing: Hunting, Training Bear Dog, March 10

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The authorization to train dogs for bear hunting in portions of Washington County and Hancock County is due to end on May 1, 2025. However, on Monday,

Get Involved! Maine Wildlife Advisory Council Meeting

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Maine sportsmen will have the opportunity to fight for their future when the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council holds a

Nuisance Dog Bill Hearing Thursday, Feb. 6

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Dogs bark, howl and yelp, but if your dog excessively does any of those three things Maine Legislative Document 133 will consider it a nuisance

NOAA Steps Away from Vessel Speed Rule Amid Insurmountable Pushback

Fishing

NOAA Fisheries Rescinds Proposed Rule Ineffectively Targeted at Protecting Right Whales Today, Jan. 15, the National Ocean and Atmospheric

2024 Legislative Session Officially Adjourned

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Last month, the 131st Maine Legislative Session adjourned sine die. This means the legislative session is completed for the year. As previously

Maine 2024 Legislative Session Update

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The Second Regular Session of the 131st Maine Legislative Session is in statutory adjournment and is expected to return soon for Veto Day and sine

Maine: Firearm Liability Work Session Thursday – Email the Committee Today

Firearms

Gun-control advocates are constantly seeking ways to destroy our firearms freedom. Legislative Document 1696 is another gun-control bill blaming the

Maine: Bill to Ban “Fenced” Hunting Preserves Defeated!

Government Affairs Archive

Yesterday, April 10, the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee unanimously voted “Ought Not To Pass (ONTP)” on Legislative Document 1068,

Maine: Bill to Ban “Fenced” Hunting Preserves, Vote on Monday, April 10

Government Affairs Archive

As previously reported, Legislative Document 1068 is legislation that bans hunting in an enclosure. BUT if you read closely, it could have impacts far