Crossbow Hunting Laws and Regulations In Maine

Maine is one of the most popular states for crossbow hunting, and for a good reason. With regulations in place to protect both the hunter and the animal, Maine offers an exciting and challenging hunting experience. In this guide, we’ll outline the regulations governing crossbow hunting in Maine and provide tips on how to best enjoy this outdoor sport.

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Maine Crossbow Hunting Regulations

• The question are crossbows legal in Maine can be answered by examining the hunting seasons they are permitted.
• First and foremost, you must have a crossbow hunting permit which you can obtain after getting an archery hunting license.
• You also need to complete the crossbow hunting educational program.
• According to the new law of Jan 2020 to Dec 2022, you can now do crossbow hunting during the Regular October Archery Season and Fall Wild Turkey Hunting Season.
• The new law also specifies that if you use the crossbow during the open archery season, you can harvest an antlerless deer only if you have the antlerless deer permit.
• One must be at least 16 years old to hunt with a crossbow.
• If you are under 16 you can hunt with the crossbow without having a crossbow permit or completing a hunter educational course but should be under the supervision of an expert hunter supervisor.
• Crossbows can be used to hunt deer, bear, and moose during applicable firearm hunting season.
• You can use the crossbow for hunting turkey both in the spring and fall hunting season.
• For a crossbow to be legal for hunting, it must have a draw weight of at least 100 pounds, this type of crossbow can buy under 200 dollars.
• Also, it must have a shoulder-type stock, while the broadheads used must be at least 7/8 inches wide.
• Crossbows must be equipped with mechanical safety triggers.
• Arrows with explosive or poisonous tips are prohibited, as are hand-held pistol crossbows.
• You can use a crossbow scope or sight mounting on top of the crossbow.
• During the muzzleloader season, it is strictly prohibited to the use of crossbow.

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