Baiting moose

12 M.R.S. § 11605, under Chapter 915.

12 M.R.S. § 11605

1. Prohibitions. From September 1st to December 15th a person may not:

A. Place salt or any other bait or food in a place to entice moose to that place; or [PL 2011, c. 253, §20 (NEW).]

B. Hunt from an observation stand or blind overlooking salt, grain, fruit, nuts or other foods known to be attractive to moose. This prohibition does not apply to hunting over: (1) Standing crops; or (2) Foods that are left as a result of normal agricultural operations or as a result of a natural occurrence. [PL 2015, c. 301, §22 (AMD).]

(1) Standing crops; or

(2) Foods that are left as a result of normal agricultural operations or as a result of a natural occurrence. [PL 2015, c. 301, §22 (AMD).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.