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ME LD439

Bill

Status

Failed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald Ardell

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows holders of valid junior hunting licenses to hunt wild animals and wild birds on Sundays in Maine

  • Extends Sunday hunting privileges to 18-year-olds who hold a valid hunting license and are enrolled in secondary school

  • Creates an exception to Maine's existing Sunday hunting prohibition, which currently applies to all hunters

  • Permits adults supervising eligible youth hunters to carry hunting equipment on Sundays without it being considered prima facie evidence of a violation

  • All other hunting requirements, laws, and rules continue to apply to Sunday hunting by eligible youth

Legislative Description

An Act to Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage and Enhance Sporting Opportunities for Maine's Youth by Allowing Maine's Youth to Hunt on Sunday

Hunting

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Inland Fisheries And Wildlife2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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