Prohibited hunting methods

12 M.R.S. § 11801, under Chapter 915.

12 M.R.S. § 11801

1. Unlawful hunting of wild turkey. A person may not hunt wild turkeys in violation of rules adopted under section 11701.

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; [PL 2009, c. 550, §5 (AMD).]

B. Engage in an organized drive of any manner while hunting wild turkeys; or [PL 2015, c. 301, §23 (AMD).]

C. [PL 2015, c. 301, §24 (RP).]

D. Use a trap or other device intended or designed for the purpose of capturing or ensnaring wild turkeys. [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

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