Bill
LD 1438
Overview: LD 1438, "Resolve, Regarding Deer Hunting On Mount Desert Island", was introduced on April 3, 2025, but has been placed in the legislative files pursuant to Joint Rule 31
Overview: LD 1438, "Resolve, Regarding Deer Hunting On Mount Desert Island", was introduced on April 3, 2025, but has been placed in the legislative files pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3, effectively killing the bill.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill was to address concerns about the deer population on Mount Desert Island and explore potential solutions for managing the deer herd, including the possibility of allowing limited deer hunting on the island.
Key Provisions:
- Directs the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to study the deer population on Mount Desert Island and the impacts on the local ecosystem
- Authorizes the department to develop a plan for managing the deer herd, including the potential for a limited deer hunting season on the island
- Requires the department to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary stakeholders affected by this bill would have been the residents of Mount Desert Island, as well as the local wildlife and environment. The proposed deer management plan could have had significant impacts on the island's ecosystem and recreational activities.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been placed in the legislative files, meaning it is effectively dead and will not be considered further in the current legislative session.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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