Maine currently offers a fall archery-only turkey season . . . this October shotgun turkey hunt would be the first in modern history.
--S.H.
NOTICE OF AGENCY RULEMAKING PROPOSAL
AGENCY: Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
RULE TITLE OR SUBJECT: Chapter 4 - Hunting: (4.06 Wild Turkey Hunting Season)
CONCISE SUMMARY: The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing to amend the fall wild turkey hunting season by establishing 6 additional hunting days during the fall season in which wild turkey may be hunted with the use of shotguns in a newly established zone.
A copy of the proposal may be obtained from the Agency Contact Person listed below.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 12 MRSA, Section 11701
PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled – one may be requested.
DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: July 6, 2007
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON: Andrea Erskine, Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, 284 State Street, 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0041; e-mail to andrea.erskine@state.me.us
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