Me. Stat. tit. 12 § 11801

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 11801 - Prohibited hunting methods
1.Unlawful hunting of wild turkey. A person may not hunt wild turkeys in violation of rules adopted under section 11701.

[2003, c. 614, §9(AFF); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §183(AMD); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422(AFF).]

2.Unlawful methods of hunting wild turkey. A person may not:
A. Employ the use of a dog or dogs in any manner while hunting wild turkeys except during the fall wild turkey hunting season; [2009, c. 550, §5(AMD).]
B. Engage in an organized drive of any manner while hunting wild turkeys; or [2015, c. 301, §23(AMD).]
C. [2015, c. 301, §24(RP).]
D. Use a trap or other device intended or designed for the purpose of capturing or ensnaring wild turkeys. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

[2015, c. 301, §§23, 24(AMD).]

3. Penalties. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.

[2003, c. 552, §12(AMD); 2003, c. 552, §15(AFF); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF); 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6(AFF).]

12 M.R.S. § 11801

Amended by 2015, c. 301,§ 23 and § 24, eff. 10/15/2015.
2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW) . 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF) . 2003, c. 552, § 12 (AMD) . 2003, c. 552, § 15 (AFF) . 2003, c. 614, § 9 (AFF) . 2003, c. 655, §§B422,C2,6 (AFF) . 2003, c. 655, §B183 (AMD) . 2009, c. 550, § 5 (AMD) .