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ME LD777

Bill

Status

Passed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Mason

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife must study extending the muzzle-loading deer hunting season beyond the current 6-day limit in wildlife management districts with less severe winter conditions

  • Report due to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 1, 2026

  • Required report must include a statewide map showing muzzle-loading season lengths for each wildlife management district, highlighting districts currently allowed longer seasons, districts recommended for extension, and districts that should remain at 6 days

  • Joint Standing Committee may introduce legislation based on the report during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature

  • Approved by Governor on May 23, 2025 as Chapter 35 of the Resolves

Legislative Description

Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Study Lengthening the Muzzle-loading Season for Deer in Certain Wildlife Management Districts

Hunting

Last Action

FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Inland Fisheries And Wildlife2/26/2025

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