Bill
LD 777
Overview: LD 777, An Act To Standardize The Muzzle-Loading Season Statewide, bill, signed by Governor, introduced February 26, 2025, subject: Hunting, MUZZLELOADER SEASON, SEASONPu
Overview: LD 777, An Act To Standardize The Muzzle-Loading Season Statewide, bill, signed by Governor, introduced February 26, 2025, subject: Hunting, MUZZLELOADER SEASON, SEASON
Purpose and Intent: The goal of this bill is to establish a uniform muzzle-loading hunting season across the state of Maine. Currently, muzzle-loading season dates vary by region, which can be confusing for hunters and difficult to enforce.
Key Provisions:
- Sets a statewide muzzle-loading season from the first Monday following Thanksgiving through the following Saturday
- Requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to update all hunting regulations and licenses to reflect the new standardized season
- Provides for enhanced enforcement and penalties for hunting outside of the designated muzzle-loading season
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact recreational muzzle-loading hunters in Maine, providing them with a consistent and predictable hunting season. It also aims to improve the enforcement of muzzle-loading regulations by state wildlife officials.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been signed into law by the Governor and will take effect starting with the next hunting season. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will need to update all relevant regulations and licenses to reflect the new standardized muzzle-loading season.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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