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This bill amends hunting regulations in Maine by requiring that bag limits (the maximum number of wild turkeys a hunter can legally harvest) for wild turkeys must be identical to the bag limits for ruffed grouse, as established by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The bill directs the department to adopt these new rules as soon as possible, effectively standardizing the hunting limits for these two bird species. By creating this uniform approach, the bill seeks to simplify hunting regulations and potentially create more consistent management of wild turkey and ruffed grouse populations. The change will be incorporated into Title 12 of the Maine Revised Statutes, specifically section 11751-A, which governs hunting regulations in the state.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=205&snum=132