Maine § 12862. - Retrieval of wounded or killed bear, deer or moose after hours
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 12862. — Retrieval of wounded or killed bear, deer or moose after hours, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12862.. Retrieval of wounded or killed bear, deer or moose after hours
Notwithstanding sections 11205, 11206 and 11111, the commissioner may authorize a person licensed to guide hunters under section 12853 whose client during a guided hunt wounds or kills a bear, deer or moose to track and dispatch that animal outside of legal hunting hours. A licensed guide authorized to track a wounded animal pursuant to this section may use one leashed dog for tracking purposes. The commissioner may place conditions and restrictions on tracking activities conducted pursuant to this section to ensure its proper administration and the humane treatment of a wounded animal. [PL 2015, c. 90, §5 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 12862.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 12862. cover?
Section 12862. ("Retrieval of wounded or killed bear, deer or moose after hours") 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 § 12862.?
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