BANGOR DAILY NEWS • December 1 , 2025
As usual I have a holiday wish list. I already have so much stuff throughout the house that I will never use, I might give some of it away as presents this year. Most of the items on this year’s list are issues my fellow hunters, nonhunters and others across the state can’t agree on. But it doesn’t hurt to dream:
Wish 1: Clarify Maine’s baiting laws so every hunter understands what is legally allowed.
Wish 2: Hunting on Sunday has been illegal in Maine since 1883. End this blue law.
Wish 3: Maine hasn’t had a statewide spring bear season for over 45 years. Bring it back.
~ Al Raychard