SUN JOURNAL • April 3, 2021
Batten down the hatches! The Maine State Legislature is back in session. There are enough new proposed fish and wildlife laws to fill a book. Here are a few bills that stand out.
1. Prohibit hunting with a bow within 100 yards of a dwelling.
2. Hunters 65 and older automatically get an any-deer (doe) permit.
3. Establish a two-bear limit for all statewide bear hunters.
4. Allow all successful turkey hunters to tag their harvest electronically online.
5. Eliminate the option for lodges to purchase moose hunting permits for clients.
6. Legalize deer baiting during the deer season.
~ V. Paul Reynolds