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ME LD777
Bill
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Mason
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AI Summary
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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
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Report due to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 1, 2026
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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
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Joint Standing Committee may introduce legislation based on the report during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature
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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