LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND FEES 49
MAINE LIFETIME LICENSE
Pass on a Maine Tradition and a Gift that will Last a Lifetime
Your investment in a lifetime license for yourself or as a gift will allow the bearer to fish , trap , and / or hunt for their lifetime , regardless of where they will live in the future . The revenues generated by the sale of these licenses will be deposited in a special trust fund that will provide long-term financial support for Maine ’ s fish and wildlife .
FREE FISHING DAYS
Free fishing days are February 17-18 , 2024 and June 1-2 , 2024 . On these days , any person ( except those whose license has been suspended or revoked ) may fish without a license . All other laws and regulations apply on these days .
SUPER PACK LICENSE
This license , available to Maine residents only , permits an eligible person to hunt and fish for all legal game and fish species , subject to all of the laws governing fishing , hunting , and archery . The Super Pack License includes muzzleloader , crossbow , migratory waterfowl , pheasant , spring / fall turkey , bear hunting , coyote night hunt , and three expanded archery antlerless permits . The license includes a dog training
Applicants 70 Years of Age
For a one-time fee of $ 8.00 , a senior lifetime license entitles the holder to all privileges they are qualified to receive including hunting , trapping , archery , and fishing . The license also includes the following : bear hunt , bear trap , migratory waterfowl , pheasant , spring and fall turkey , coyote night hunt , crossbow , muzzleloader , one expanded archery antlerless deer permit , and one expanded archery either-sex and hunting permit which must be obtained through the MDIFW Augusta office via phone , email , mail , or in-person . It also includes one free chance in the moose lottery and entry into a special category in the antlerless deer permit lottery . Person must meet all respective safety course requirements to hunt with individual methods ( i . e . crossbow , archery , etc .).
permit . ( Must still apply for antlerless deer and moose permits each year when applications become available .)
Note : If you purchased a senior lifetime license before age 70 , you do NOT have to pay the $ 8.00 fee , and the permits listed in the previous paragraph are included with your lifetime license anytime during the calendar year you turn 70 years of age . For more information about the Lifetime License Program , please call ( 207 ) 287-8000 .
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LIFETIME LICENSE FEES RESIDENTS FISHING HUNTING ARCHERY TRAPPING
COMBINATION OF ANY TWO *
COMBINATION OF ALL THREE *
5 years & under $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 $ 250 $ 400
6 – 15 years $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 $ 500 $ 800 65 years of age $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 $ 80 $ 110 66 years of age $ 40 $ 40 $ 40 $ 40 $ 64 $ 94 67 years of age $ 30 $ 30 $ 30 $ 30 $ 48 $ 78 68 years of age $ 20 $ 20 $ 20 $ 20 $ 32 $ 52 69 years of age $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 $ 16 $ 26 70 and older $ 8.00 — Covers all authorities that you are qualified to receive , see above .
NON RESIDENTS FISHING HUNTING ARCHERY TRAPPING
COMBINATION OF ANY TWO *
COMBINATION OF ALL THREE *
5 years & under $ 450 $ 450 $ 450 $ 450 $ 750 $ 1,200
6 – 15 years $ 900 $ 900 $ 900 $ 900 $ 1,500 $ 2,400
* Hunting , fishing , archery These fees are subject to change . Please check with the Department for current fees .
2024 STATE OF MAINE LAWS & RULES FISHING