2013 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
12 §11801. Prohibited hunting methods

Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE HEADING: PL 2003, C. 414, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. D, §7 (AFF); C. 614, §9 (AFF)
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE HEADING: PL 2003, C. 414, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. D, §7 (AFF); C. 614, §9 (AFF)
Subchapter 8: WILD TURKEY HUNTING HEADING: PL 2003, C. 414, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. D, §7 (AFF); C. 614, §9 (AFF)

11801. Prohibited hunting methods

1. Unlawful hunting of wild turkey. A person may not hunt wild turkeys in violation of rules adopted under section 11701.

[ 2003, c. 614, 9 (AFF); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 183 (AMD); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 422 (AFF) .]

2. Unlawful methods of hunting wild turkey. A person may not:

A. Employ the use of a dog or dogs in any manner while hunting wild turkeys except during the fall wild turkey hunting season; [2009, c. 550, 5 (AMD).]

B. Engage in an organized drive of any manner while hunting wild turkeys; [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, 2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, 9 (AFF).]

C. Use bait; or [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, 2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, 9 (AFF).]

D. Use a trap or other device intended or designed for the purpose of capturing or ensnaring wild turkeys. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, 2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, 9 (AFF).]

[ 2009, c. 550, 5 (AMD) .]

3. Penalties. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.

[ 2003, c. 552, 12 (AMD); 2003, c. 552, 15 (AFF); 2003, c. 614, 9 (AFF); 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, 2, 6 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 414, A2 (NEW). 2003, c. 414, D7 (AFF). 2003, c. 552, 12 (AMD). 2003, c. 552, 15 (AFF). 2003, c. 614, 9 (AFF). 2003, c. 655, B183 (AMD). 2003, c. 655, B422,C2,6 (AFF). 2009, c. 550, 5 (AMD).