§11503.__Gift deer

Notwithstanding section 12356, a person may not possess a part or parts of a deer given to that person unless each separate part is plainly labeled with:

1.__Registration seal.__The registration seal number; and

2.__Person who registered deer.__The name and address of the person who registered the deer.

3.__Penalty.__A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.

This section does not apply to a deer or parts of a deer being transported by a Maine licensed transportation company, including a common carrier, in accordance with other provisions of this Part.

SUBCHAPTER 7

MOOSE HUNTING

ARTICLE 1

COMMISSIONER'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE MOOSE HUNTING

AND TO SET HUNTING SEASONS AND AREAS

§11551.__Commissioner authority regarding moose

The commissioner may issue applications for moose hunting permits, issue permits and make all rules pertaining to moose hunting. The commissioner may make all other rules that the commissioner considers necessary for the protection of the moose resource.

§11552.__Moose hunting areas

1.__Areas open to moose hunting.__The commissioner may designate by rule areas of the State open to moose hunting.

2.__Moose management.__To effectively manage the moose herd in the State, the commissioner may by rule establish:

A.__The number of moose permits to be issued every year, including a percentage for antlerless moose;