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LD 205

An Act To Amend The Bag Limit For Turkey

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Russell Black and 3 co-sponsors

Maine bill to modify wild turkey hunting bag limits died in committee after receiving an unfavorable recommendation on March 26, 2025.

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Bill Summary · LD 205

Legislative bill overview

LD 205 proposes to amend Maine's regulations on the bag limit for wild turkey hunting. The bill was introduced by four Republican legislators but did not advance, receiving an "Ought Not to Pass" (ONTP) recommendation from committee and ultimately dying in legislative files.

Why is this important

Bag limits are a primary wildlife management tool that states use to ensure sustainable populations of game species. Changes to turkey hunting regulations directly affect recreational hunting opportunities, wildlife conservation outcomes, and potentially regional turkey population dynamics.

Potential points of contention

  • Wildlife management philosophy: Disagreement over whether current bag limits adequately protect turkey populations or unnecessarily restrict hunter access
  • Data interpretation: Questions about population surveys, harvest data, and whether they support increasing or maintaining current limits
  • Regional variation: Possible debate over whether uniform statewide limits serve all Maine regions equally given different turkey population densities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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