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HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES.   Hunters (Archery, Firearms & Crossbow) must show proof of previous license or hunter’s safety course.   If a license has been purchased at the Benton Town Office previously we will have a copy on file.   Someone changing from a junior hunting to an adult hunting license must have proof of completion of a hunter’s safety course.   The fall and spring turkey licenses are added onto the regular license and are no longer done by a drawing; you can purchase spring and fall turkey license add-ons at the Town Office.  Maps of Maine Wildlife Management Districts can be viewed at:  http://www.maine.gov/ifw/wildlife/management/wmd/23.htm Hunting and fishing licenses may be purchased on-line at the following State website:   https://www5.informe.org/cgi-bin/online/moses2/index.pl      

COMPLIMENTARY HUNTING AND/OR FISHING LICENSES.  Complimentary fishing-only licenses are available for those who are blind, mentally handicapped or who have an acquired brain injury.  Complimentary hunting and fishing licenses are available for disabled veterans, Native Americans, paraplegics, and certain military personnel.  Information about complimentary licenses is available at:   http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/complimentary.htm       

RESIDENT LIFETIME LICENSE.  Information about resident lifetime licenses is avalable at:  http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/lifetime.htm   To print an application, go to:  http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/pdfs/lifetime.pdf

OVER 70 HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES.  Residents may obtain an over-70 lifetime hunting/fishing license for $8.00.  These licenses may be obtained at any time in the calendar year that person turns 70.   A Maine resident who is 70 years of age or older can obtain a license to fish, trap, hunt, and archery. The following permits are included with the hunt and/or archery license: muzzleload, bear, migratory bird, pheasant, spring and fall wild turkey, coyote night hunt, crossbow, one expanded archery antlerless deer permit, or renewal of a license to guide.  The license can be obtained from IF&W's main office in Augusta or from a local license agent and are valid for the lifetime of the license holder. You may get more information and you may also print the resident lifetime license application (which includes the over-70 category) from the State's website at:  http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/lifetime.htm .    Note: Holders of this license no longer have to obtain the additional permits each year as they are now included as part of the license. They must still apply for any lottery permits such as moose and any-deer.