Column: What you need to know about wildlife bills DIF&W is supporting

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 13, 2021

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has submitted seven bills to the Maine Legislature:
• LR 94, Clarify and Enhance Maine’s Fish and Wildlife Laws
• LR 95, Clarify All-terrain Vehicle Registration Requirements and Establish Regular Maintenance of All-terrain Vehicle Trails
• LR 96, Amend Maine’s Wildlife Laws Regarding Species of Special Concern
• LR 97, Clarify Maine’s Fish and Wildlife Licensing and Registration Laws
• LR 98, Allow the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Authorize the Hunting of Antlerless Deer without a Permit in Certain Areas
• LR 99, Give the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Rule-making Authority To Establish a Bear Season Framework and Bag Limits
• LR 129, Amend Certain Fish and Wildlife Laws and Related Provisions and LR 456 Enhance Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Laws

~ George Smith