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Licenses and Permits

Buy your 2008 Hunting and Fishing License Online and you will automatically be entered into the 2008 MOSES Prize Giveway.

You can also apply online for moose permits and any-deer permits.

Any-Deer Permits

Complimentary Licenses

Fishing Licenses/Permits

Hunting Licenses/Permits

Migratory Waterfowl Stamp

Moose Hunting Permits / Moose Permit Auction

Opportunities for Enhancing Fishing & Hunting for People with Disabilities

Registered Maine Guide Licenses

Residency Requirements

Resident Lifetime License

Resident Superpack License

Trapping License

Registrations ATV, Boat, Snowmobile

Buy your hunting or fishing license online! You can purchase licenses any time of the day or night, and print your license out in your home or office in just minutes.

Residents and nonresidents may obtain licenses from license agents throughout the state (sporting goods stores, many convenience stores, and town clerks), or online.

Nonresidents may also purchase a license by mail from the Department office in Augusta, ME. Nonresident and Alien Hunting and Fishing License Application PDF. To view the application, you will need the free Adobe Reader. If you need assistance, view our PDF Help page or contact us at ifw.webmaster@maine.gov or (207) 287-8000.

Residency Requirements

Individuals may claim only one state or province as their legal residence.

Qualifications are:

Alien means a person who is not a citizen of the United States.

NOTICE to all nonimmigrant aliens temporarily importing firearms and ammunition into the United States.

Nonresident means a citizen of the United States who does not fall within the definition of Alien or Resident.

Resident means a citizen of the U.S. who has been domiciled in this State continuously during the 3 months next prior to the date on which the person applies for any license, or an alien who has been so domiciled for one year.

No person may be considered a resident if the person has not:

a) if registered to vote, registered in Maine;
b) if licensed to drive a motor vehicle, made application for a Maine motor vehicle license;
c) if owning a motor vehicle or vehicles located within the State, registered each such vehicle in Maine;
d) complied with the State income tax laws; and
e) if a full-time student at a Maine college or university, resides in Maine continuously for 3 months AND satisfies above requirements.