Maine § 11302. - Hunting bear with dogs
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 11302. — Hunting bear with dogs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11302.. Hunting bear with dogs
1. Limit on number of dogs. A person may not, while either hunting alone or hunting with other persons, use more than 6 dogs at any one time to hunt bear.
2. Nonresidents hunting with dogs. A nonresident may not hunt bear with the use of a dog or dogs unless that nonresident employs and hunts in the presence of a resident Maine guide. For purposes of this subsection, "in the presence of" means in visual and voice contact without the use of visual or audio enhancement devices, including but not limited to binoculars, citizen band radios or electronic communication systems.
A. The total number of clients with a resident Maine guide may not be more than 5 in order to satisfy the requirements of this subsection. [PL 2009, c. 390, §3 (AMD).]
This subsection does not apply to nonresidents who hold a valid Maine guide license.
3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 11302.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 11302. cover?
Section 11302. ("Hunting bear with dogs") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 11302.?
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