HP0687
LD 927
First Regular Session - 125th Maine Legislature
H "A" to C "A", Filing Number H-290, Sponsored by SARTY
LR 1647
Item 3
Bill Tracking, Additional Documents Chamber Status

Amend the amendment by striking out all of subsection 1 (page 1, lines 13 to 16 in amendment) and inserting the following:

1. Coyote hunting.   Notwithstanding the night hunting prohibitions in section 11206-A 11206, there is an open season for hunting coyotes at night in all counties of the State from December 16th to August 31st.

Notwithstanding section 11214, subsection 1, paragraph M, the commissioner may appoint agents to hunt for coyotes at night using artificial illumination from September 1st to December 15th. The commissioner shall develop policies to make the affected public and affected law enforcement officers aware of any night hunting operations.

summary

This amendment removes language from Committee Amendment "A" that allows night hunting for coyotes to the week before the open firearm season on deer. This amendment also authorizes the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to appoint agents to hunt for coyotes at night using artificial illumination during the period of time when hunting for coyotes at night is currently prohibited. It directs the commissioner to develop policies to notify the affected public and affected law enforcement officers about any night hunting operations.


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