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| 324.1 | don't forget last previous license | NETWRK::GSMITH | I need two of everything | Thu Dec 29 1988 13:04 | 20 |
| Dick...
I get an out of state Maine license each year. In order to get the
license, you *have* to show last years, or a previous year's license,
from ANY state. I had a MA license from 1985 and this was fine.
Two years ago, I didn't make the trip, but my brother and others
did go to Maine. He forgot his license, and it's quite a drive since
we are form Mass. They would *not* sell him a license. Luckily,
there was a lawyer near by. He had to get a signed, notorized form,
(I'm not sure what the official title of the form is called). It
basically put total responsibility of any accident with my brother.
He even had his Mass pistol permit! Even that was no good.
Good question though, if you don't have a previous license, how
do you get your first? Are you a Maine resident?
You do not need a hand gun permit, as long as you have your license.
Smitty
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| 324.2 | Ain't like it used to be. | MARKER::POPIENIUCK | | Thu Dec 29 1988 13:07 | 18 |
| The days of just putting down your money and giving the info and
getting your license in Maine disappeared about 3 or 4 years ago.
Now you have to a. show a past license to hunt in Maine (I think
it has to be a recent one), or b. show a noorized letter that you
have either completed a safety course or that you held a recent
licence, or c. have the safety course certificate with you to present
when you get the licence.
Two or three years ago on the weekend before the deer season opened,
there were two tables set up at the Kittery Trading Post. One was
for licenses for people who knew about the new regs. The other
was for those who didn't and had to get the notorized pieces of
paper. I don't know what the actual process was since I didn't
have to do it, but there were an awful lot of irate people there.
Someone else probably has a more detailed answer to your question,
but the short answer is "it ain't like it used to be."
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| 324.3 | TAKE THE COURSE,YOU CAN'T LOSE. | NEBVAX::PAPPALARDO | I'm the NRA | Thu Dec 29 1988 13:40 | 14 |
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You should take the "Hunter-Safty-Course". The course is interesting
and fun it usally 1 night per week for 7 to 9 weeks. Its usally
$1. or free. Thou Ive been hunting steady for 21 years and had passed
the course 21 years ago, There always seems to be a younger relative
every 3 or so years that takes the course and asks if I'd go along.
To me its fun, a night out, and a refresher course.
Why not just take the course. You'll enjoy it as well as a refresher
youll have the certificate and not have to worry about obtaining
a lic. Youll be glad you did and so will your fellow sportsman..
Good-Luck,
Rick
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| 324.4 | Conceal yes | DNEAST::MAHANEY_MIKE | | Fri Dec 30 1988 05:39 | 2 |
| You do not need a handgun permit in Maine unless you plan
to conceal it.
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| 324.5 | I support the policy .. | NETWRK::GSMITH | I need two of everything | Fri Dec 30 1988 09:35 | 13 |
| .3 Will the certificate get you a license in the state of Maine?
Going back to my brothers case, he had his pistol permit, but that
was not good enough to get his license. The reasoning he was given
was that the State of Maine wanted proof that he had experience
HUNTING, and they laughed at the permit!
Again, this is to obtain an out of state Maine license. Perhaps
residents are given different treatment? I don't see why, though,
as we pay about $80.00, residents pay about $10.00!
Smitty
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| 324.6 | ALWAYS A WAY | NRPUR::ZEREGA | | Fri Dec 30 1988 11:27 | 4 |
| I do know a place that will sell a Maine license to anyone, with
or without a previous license. If you need to know send me mail.
Al
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| 324.7 | What about the Experience level?? | SKIVT::WENER | | Fri Dec 30 1988 12:02 | 21 |
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re .5
You have to understand that a lot of hunters are not used to
hunting big woods, can't read a compass or understand a topo map.
I don't blame them for being a little tighter on out-of-staters
in general. They don't really know that person's experience level.
Also, I'll bet there's a cost associated with trying to find a lost
hunter that they'd like to keep to a minimum.
A person died Here in Vermont in a relatively large area
(Granville) several years ago because he was not prepared. He did
not have enough clothing, and didn't know where he was. I have
hunted the same ridge he died on and there's a road not more than
1/4 mile from where they found him. He got over on the back side
of the mountain and got screwed up; the mountain was star-fished
shaped which didn't help matters. No compass, lightly dressed,
didn't know the area, no survival skills... It's too bad, if he
had the proper background it wouldn't have happened.
- Rob
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| 324.8 | Type of Experience For WHO | WFOV12::DRUMM | | Sat Dec 31 1988 09:34 | 18 |
| Hmmmmmm, I was hunting Sugarloaf in Maine a several years ago
and we had one hell of a snow storm. I found my self on top of
one of the local hills in a white-out!! I used my topo/compus
to find my way out. I hit the road within yards of the car. However
a LOCAL hunter did not. The search went on for three days until
all hope of finding him alive was gone. From the time he was reported
lost to search end we had 12 more inches of snow. He was found
the following year 300 yards behind the town road dept. barn under
a pine tree.
Moral, they should care about woodsmanship as much as they
care about hunting experience. For LOCALS as much as for out of
staters.
Just a P.S. I believe that as part of every hunter safety
course there should be a map/compass use class.
Steve. one_who_was_never_lost_but_dislocated_for_two_days_once.
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| 324.9 | WHERE AND WHEN | LEVLS3::DEVNO | | Tue Jan 03 1989 07:16 | 5 |
| If I need to take a Hunter Safety Course before getting a Mass.
or Maine license this year, where are they held, and how can I find
out about when they are held. I live in Boxboro Ma.
Dick
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| 324.10 | re .8 | SKIVT::WENER | | Tue Jan 03 1989 12:18 | 16 |
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RE .8
I don't know whether the hunter that died in Granville was local
or not, but I agree that there are also locals who may not be well
prepared. I think its easier for a person selling licenses to
stereotype (not that it's right) on out-of-state hunters thinking
that they may not be familiar with the woods, possibly not prepared,
especially someone who goes north to hunt that's never hunted or
possibly never hunted the cold north woods before...
I also agree that a blizzard can really screw things up, but
it is one thing ANYONE who hunts big country must be prepared for.
- Rob
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| 324.11 | GUARANTEED you'll learn SOMETHING! | FLDSVC::CABRAL | | Thu May 11 1989 12:32 | 38 |
| OOPS...I replied to this note under the old system, and the reply
is not here as well, so:
Anyone who wants to get a Maine hunting license must have one of
the following...a previous Maine hunting license no more than 10
years old, or a certificate of completion of a hunter safety course.
The hunter safety course need not be from Maine, but can be from
Mass., as they honor out of state safety courses.
As I said before, I"ve been a Hunter safety instructor for Maine
for the past few years, and am continuously surprised at how much
there is to be learned by experienced hunters and new hunters alike.
I would recommend the course for everybody who hasn't taken the
course in the past few years.
Another question was asked if there was going to be a separate
hunter safety course for bowhunters. Although there was talk of
this, it hasn't come into effect. The standard hunter safety course
will still get you the archery tag. Actually, a lot of people who
have not yet gotten into bow hunting have bought their bowhunter
tag now, so they don't have to take the special archery course,
if and when it comes into being, and they want to bow hunt.
With all the stink that the anti's are throwing into the wind over
firearms and hunting, I think that safety and hunter integrity are
the two most important factors we need to be concerned with. Every
season there are stories about people shooting someone or some thing
that they shouldn't. Up in York county a couple of years ago, some
fool put a .30 caliber hole in a SCHOOL BUS! Didn't the bird 'n
bunny folks have a field day with that. If we all tried to promote
safety and integrity ALL OVER, not just in the field, we just might
live to see our grandchildren enjoy the same privelidges as we do
(and take for granted, for the most part).
Sorry to ramble on, but ignorance and foolishness has no place
behind a firearm. Once that bullet leaves the gun, it can't be called
back.
For more information on hunter safety courses, contact the warden
service in your state.
Be SAFE
Bob
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