Code of Maine Rules
09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL
Chapter 16 - HUNTING
Section 137-16-03 - Legal Hunting Hours for Wilds Birds and Wild Animals

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. In accordance with 12 M.R.S. §11206 legal hunting times for all wild birds and wild animals are from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.

2. Exceptions

A. Migratory game birds. A person may hunt migratory game birds from 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.

B. Coyote. A person may night hunt coyote in accordance with 12 M.R.S. §12001.

C. Raccoon. A person may night hunt raccoon in accordance with 12 M.R.S. §11901 and section 16.12-7. of this rule chapter.

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