An Act To Amend And Simplify Certain Inland Fisheries And Wildlife Licensing And Permitting Laws

LD 27 simplifies Maine's inland hunting and fishing license rules by requiring land to be 10+ contiguous acres (removing the prior agricultural use requirement) for residents and immediate family to hunt or fish without a license on their own property. It clarifies that firearm hunting licenses are included under this exemption and expands the definition of "family member" for moose permit transfers to include stepchildren, nieces/nephews, and certain extended relatives (while removing half-siblings). The bill also adjusts household definitions for moose permit deferments to include spouses and siblings sharing a legal address. These changes aim to streamline existing regulations without altering eligibility criteria or introducing new fees.