Maine § 11751-A. - Unlawful possession of wild turkeys
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 11751-A. — Unlawful possession of wild turkeys, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11751-A.. Unlawful possession of wild turkeys
1. Possession of wild turkeys. A person may not possess a wild turkey taken in violation of any rule adopted by the commissioner under section 11701.
2. Exceeding bag limit. A person may not possess more than the number of wild turkey allowed by rule during any open season, except a person may keep legally obtained wild turkey in that person's home at any time or as otherwise provided in law or rule.
3. Hunting wild turkey after having killed maximum. A person may not hunt wild turkey after that person has killed or registered the maximum number of wild turkey allowed by rule during that season.
4. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime. [PL 2003, c. 552, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 2 or 3 commits a Class E crime for which the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500, none of which may be suspended. The court also shall impose a fine of $500 for each wild turkey unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [PL 2003, c. 552, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 11751-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 11751-A. cover?
Section 11751-A. ("Unlawful possession of wild turkeys") 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 § 11751-A.?
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