Maine Guide Prep Correct Questions &
Answers!
Who needs a license? - ANSWER Anyone who hunts wild birds or animals in Maine
Junior Hunter - ANSWER hunters under the age of 16
Exceptions (assisting in a hunt) - ANSWER you can do this as long as you don't carry
any hunting equipment
Landowner Priviledge - ANSWER Maine resident landowners and immediate family
members can hunt w/o a license on land they own and reside upon as long as it is 10 or
more acres and used exclusively for agricultural purposes (does not apply to revoked or
suspended licenses or moose hunting)
License Requirements? - ANSWER either held a hunting license in a prior year or taken
a hunter safety course.
Native American Exception - ANSWER Native Americans are exempt from the safety
course requirement for archery, crossbow and trapping
Military Exception - ANSWER active-duty Armed Forces member stationed outside the
US who is home on leave is exempt from hunter, archery and crossbow safety
requirements if they can show proof at time of license application that their home state
of record is Maine
Resident (definition) - ANSWER US citizen or non-citizen who has been domiciled in the
State for 1 year +: 1) is registered to vote, is registered in this state + 2) is license to
drive a motor vehicle, has made application for or possesses a Maine driver's license +
3) has registered in Maine any motor vehicles they own that are located within the state
+ 4) is in compliance with the state income tax law + 5) is a full-time student at a Maine
college/university who satisfies above requirements.
Nonresident (definition) - ANSWER means a person who does not fall within the
definition of a resident
Apprentice Hunter License - ANSWER available to anyone 16 or older who has never
held a hunting license. Can get this license 5 times max. Must hunt in the presence of a
licensed hunter over 18 yrs old.
GHL - Unlawful Conduct - ANSWER the hunting, possession, transporting of any
species of wild animal or bird (or parts thereof) that does not have an open hunting
, season. It is also unlawful to take, possess or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of
any wild bird.
GHL - Night Hunting - ANSWER 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 before sunrise (unless
otherwise provided)
GHL -Exceptions to Night Hunting - ANSWER migratory game birds, raccoon and
coyote
GHL - Raccoon Hunting - ANSWER raccoons may be hunted at night during the open
season if the hunter is: 1) Accompanied by a dog #2) using a rifle or handgun no more
powerful than .22LR 3) Loads the weapon only when dispatching a raccoon treed or
held at bay by dog(s) and ID'd by a flashlight
GHL - Definition of "Bait" - ANSWER "Bait" means an animal, plant or part thereof used
to attract wild animals for the purpose of hunting
GHL - Placement of Bait - ANSWER must have 1) oral or written permission from
landowner 2) labeled the bait 2x4" tag with the name and address of the baiter 3) cleans
up the bait site immediately upon landowner request or withing 20 days of last day the
site is hunted.
GHL - Hunting over bait - ANSWER you cannot hunt over anyone else's bait site
GHL - Deer Baiting Laws - ANSWER No deer baiting or feeding June 1 - December 1
GHL - Turkey & Moose Baiting Laws - ANSWER No turkey or moose baiting from Sept
1 - Dec 15. No baiting turkey during spring turkey season either.
GHL - Minimum Shooting Distances - ANSWER Cannot shoot withing 100 yds of a
dwelling (or a state-owned boat launch)...includes crossbow.
GHL - Minimum Shooting Distances (exceptions) - ANSWER target practicing on your
own land (or with permission) you can discharge a crossbow within 100 yds of a
dwelling (as long as you don't shoot onto someone else's property).
GHL - Hunting Under the Influence - ANSWER It is unlawful to hunt under the influence
of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
GHL - Posession of Hunting Equipment on Sunday - ANSWER possession of hunting
equip in woods/waters/ice is prima facie evidence of a violation of Sunday hunting law
unless equip is wrapped in a complete cover, fastened in a case, carried in at least 2
pieces that you need to assemble in order to discharge.
GHL - Shooting from a Motor Vehicle or Motorboat - ANSWER it's unlawful to shoot
while in or on a car, atv, motorboat or snowmobile
Answers!
Who needs a license? - ANSWER Anyone who hunts wild birds or animals in Maine
Junior Hunter - ANSWER hunters under the age of 16
Exceptions (assisting in a hunt) - ANSWER you can do this as long as you don't carry
any hunting equipment
Landowner Priviledge - ANSWER Maine resident landowners and immediate family
members can hunt w/o a license on land they own and reside upon as long as it is 10 or
more acres and used exclusively for agricultural purposes (does not apply to revoked or
suspended licenses or moose hunting)
License Requirements? - ANSWER either held a hunting license in a prior year or taken
a hunter safety course.
Native American Exception - ANSWER Native Americans are exempt from the safety
course requirement for archery, crossbow and trapping
Military Exception - ANSWER active-duty Armed Forces member stationed outside the
US who is home on leave is exempt from hunter, archery and crossbow safety
requirements if they can show proof at time of license application that their home state
of record is Maine
Resident (definition) - ANSWER US citizen or non-citizen who has been domiciled in the
State for 1 year +: 1) is registered to vote, is registered in this state + 2) is license to
drive a motor vehicle, has made application for or possesses a Maine driver's license +
3) has registered in Maine any motor vehicles they own that are located within the state
+ 4) is in compliance with the state income tax law + 5) is a full-time student at a Maine
college/university who satisfies above requirements.
Nonresident (definition) - ANSWER means a person who does not fall within the
definition of a resident
Apprentice Hunter License - ANSWER available to anyone 16 or older who has never
held a hunting license. Can get this license 5 times max. Must hunt in the presence of a
licensed hunter over 18 yrs old.
GHL - Unlawful Conduct - ANSWER the hunting, possession, transporting of any
species of wild animal or bird (or parts thereof) that does not have an open hunting
, season. It is also unlawful to take, possess or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of
any wild bird.
GHL - Night Hunting - ANSWER 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 before sunrise (unless
otherwise provided)
GHL -Exceptions to Night Hunting - ANSWER migratory game birds, raccoon and
coyote
GHL - Raccoon Hunting - ANSWER raccoons may be hunted at night during the open
season if the hunter is: 1) Accompanied by a dog #2) using a rifle or handgun no more
powerful than .22LR 3) Loads the weapon only when dispatching a raccoon treed or
held at bay by dog(s) and ID'd by a flashlight
GHL - Definition of "Bait" - ANSWER "Bait" means an animal, plant or part thereof used
to attract wild animals for the purpose of hunting
GHL - Placement of Bait - ANSWER must have 1) oral or written permission from
landowner 2) labeled the bait 2x4" tag with the name and address of the baiter 3) cleans
up the bait site immediately upon landowner request or withing 20 days of last day the
site is hunted.
GHL - Hunting over bait - ANSWER you cannot hunt over anyone else's bait site
GHL - Deer Baiting Laws - ANSWER No deer baiting or feeding June 1 - December 1
GHL - Turkey & Moose Baiting Laws - ANSWER No turkey or moose baiting from Sept
1 - Dec 15. No baiting turkey during spring turkey season either.
GHL - Minimum Shooting Distances - ANSWER Cannot shoot withing 100 yds of a
dwelling (or a state-owned boat launch)...includes crossbow.
GHL - Minimum Shooting Distances (exceptions) - ANSWER target practicing on your
own land (or with permission) you can discharge a crossbow within 100 yds of a
dwelling (as long as you don't shoot onto someone else's property).
GHL - Hunting Under the Influence - ANSWER It is unlawful to hunt under the influence
of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
GHL - Posession of Hunting Equipment on Sunday - ANSWER possession of hunting
equip in woods/waters/ice is prima facie evidence of a violation of Sunday hunting law
unless equip is wrapped in a complete cover, fastened in a case, carried in at least 2
pieces that you need to assemble in order to discharge.
GHL - Shooting from a Motor Vehicle or Motorboat - ANSWER it's unlawful to shoot
while in or on a car, atv, motorboat or snowmobile
