I. DEER HUNTING ACCESS PERMITS ($30 FEE)
A. Deer hunting access permits will be issued by the Department of Natural Resources in accordance with these regulations in keeping with the following priorities:
1. Non-tribal member Indian spouses.
2. Non-tribal member spouses.
3. Persons utilizing the services of a tribal member guide.
4. Non-members hunting with tribal members campowners.
5. Non-members hunting with tribal member.
When the number of applications in a priority category exceeds the number of remaining permits available, issuance shall then be determined by random drawing.
The intent of priority No. 3 (guide assisted), priority No. 4 (campowner), and No.5 (tribal member) is to have non-member permittees hunting with a tribal member guide, a tribal member campowner, or a tribal member. The intent is also that the tribal member guide, campowner, and/or tribal member is to be within no more than 1 mile from the territory in which the permit is issued for, during legal hunting hours. It is not intended that tribal member guides, campowners, and/or tribal members merely use their status to secure permits without actually performing guide services or without actually hunting out of the tribal member owned camp or actually hunting with a tribal member.
The Director of DNR or his designee shall invalidate any permit(s) issued under priorities 3, 4 or 5 if it is determined that the tribal member guide, campowner and/or tribal member is not in compliance with the intent of this regulation.
Also, if DNR determines that a tribal member guide, campowner, or tribal member has not complied with the intent of this regulation, DNR shall invalidate all additional “guide assisted”, “campowner” and/or “tribal member” permits obtained by virtue of that tribal member’s status as a guide, campowner, or member for the remainder of the current general deer season.
B. Deer hunting access permits shall be issued on a weekly basis (Monday thru Saturday). Ten season-long permits for tribal member spouses shall be available for each territory area open to deer hunting, and shall be limited to one permit per person in any calendar year.
C. With the exception of the season-long spouse and “guide assisted” permits, only permit applications bearing a September 1-30 postmark will be accepted.
D. The maximum number of deer hunting access permits per week for each Indian Territory area shall be issued as follows:
T2&3R9 MATTAMISCONTIS……….5 bucks*; 5 additional buck permits with guide.
T6R8 MATAGAMON………………...**0 permits; 5 buck permits with guide
ARGYLE……………………………….3 permits (any sex); 5 additional guide assisted permits (any sex)
T2R5 ALDER STREAM………………**0 permits; 10 buck permits with guide
WILLIAMSBURG……………………..3 permits (any sex); 5 additional guide assisted permits (any sex)
T2R8…………………………………....5 buck permits; 5 additional buck permits with guide
LAKEVILLE……………………….......*0 permits; 5 buck permits with guide
GRINDSTONE…………………………*0 permits; 3 buck permits with guide
*Bucks will be defined as having antlers 3 inches or greater. Violators will be turned over to the Penobscot Nation Warden Service.
**0 permits means no permits for non-members who are not with a guide (are just hunting with camp owners and/or tribal members). The 10 season long permits for spouses will remain, however they will be bucks- only permits.
E. There shall be a $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
F. Deer hunting access permit application fee shall be waived for non-tribal member spouses
II. DUCK HUNTING ACCESS PERMITS ($40.00 FEE)
A. The Director of Natural Resources, or his authorized agent, may issue duck hunting permits in accordance with Chapter VII, Section 9.B, Tribal Ordinances.
B. The duck hunting access permit fee shall be waived for persons accompanied by a Penobscot tribal member. Not more than three persons may accompany any tribal member.
III. EEL TRAPPING ACCESS PERMITS ($100.00)
The Director of Natural Resources, or his authorized agent, may issue eel trapping permits in accordance with Chapter VII, Section 17. The Director may impose permit conditions as deemed appropriate by DNR in consultation with the Penobscot Fish and Game Committee.
IV. BEAR HUNTING ACCESS PERMITS ($50.00)
A. The Director of Natural Resources, or his authorized agent, may issue bear hunting access permits for Penobscot Trust Lands, in accordance with Chapter VII, Section 17.
B. Any person requesting a bear hunting access permit must obtain the services of a Penobscot Indian Guide, in order to be eligible to obtain an access permit.
V. SMALL GAME ACCESS PERMITS ($30.00)
A. The Director of the Department of Natural Resources or his authorized agent may issue small game hunting permits for Penobscot Nation trust lands in accordance with Chapter VII, Section 17.
B. Any person requesting a small game permit must obtain the services of a registered Penobscot Indian Guide, campowner, or be accompanied by a tribal member within the territory the permit is issued for.
C. Guides, campowners, or tribal members are required to be within or no more than one mile from the territory the permit is issued for during legal hunting hours.
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SEASONS |
LIMITS |
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MOOSE-SUSTENANCE |
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All Areas |
9/20/08 – 11/30/08 |
1 Moose Per Household Per Person Either Sex |
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All Areas |
12/1/08 – 12/31/08 |
Bulls Only |
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DEER-SUSTENANCE |
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Sustenance – Archery Only All Areas |
9/1/08 – 9/20/08 |
Annual limit for Tribal Members is (2) deer all seasons combined |
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All Areas |
9/20/08 – 11/30/08 |
Either sex allowed |
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All Areas |
12/1/08 – 12/31/08 |
Bucks Only |
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DEER-GENERAL SEASON (Permit required) |
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General – All Areas |
10/25/08 – 11/29/08 |
1 Deer Per Person Per Season Either Sex (with the exception of Alder Stream and Mattagamon which are BUCKS ONLY) |
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BEAR |
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Sustenance |
9/13/08 – 12/31/08 |
1 Bear Per Person |
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*General – Split Season (Only time for non-tribal members, permit needed) |
8/30/08 – 9/12/08 10/25/08 – 11/29/08 |
1 Bear Per Person |
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SMALL GAME-GENERAL SEASONS (Permit required) |
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General – Except Grouse |
State Seasons |
State Limits |
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Grouse |
10/18/08 – 11/29/08 |
State Limits |
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Snowshoe Hare (Snares Legal Dec. – Mar.) |
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Ruffed Grouse (Partridge) |
9/1/08 – 12/31/08 |
8 Per Day |
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Muskrat |
9/20/08 – 12/31/08 3/14/09 – 4/25/09 |
No Bag Limit |
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Coyote, Special Night Season Limited to 1/2 Hour After Sunset to 1/2 Before Sunrise |
1/1/09 – 4/25/09 |
No Bag Limit |
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WATERFOWL-GENERAL (Federal, State Stamps Required) |
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State Seasons/Limits |
State Seasons/Limits |
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WATERFOWL-SUSTENANCE (May not include more than 3 wood ducks and 1 black duck. No Federal/State Stamp Required) |
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Geese* |
9/20/08 – 11/30/08 |
4 Per Day |
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Ducks* |
9/20/08 – 11/30/08 |
4 Per Day |
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FURBEARER-SUSTENANCE |
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Fox, Raccoon &River Otter |
10/11/08 – 12/31/08 |
No Bag Limit |
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Coyote |
NO CLOSED SEASON |
No Bag Limit |
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TRAPPING-SUSTENANCE |
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Mink, Otter, Marten, Fisher, Coyote, Fox, Raccoon, Bobcat, Skunk and Weasel |
10/11/08 – 1/31/09 |
No Bag Limit |
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Beaver |
12/1/08 – 3/31/09 |
No Bag Limit |
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Muskrat |
9/20/08 – 12/31/08 3/14/09 – 4/30/09 |
No Bag Limit |
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WILD TURKEY-SUSTENANCE |
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Sustenance |
9/1/08 – 12/31/08 5/1/09 – 5/31/09 |
4 per season (male or female) 4 (bearded only) * 8 Turkey total per season |
| General - all areas | 10/25/08 – 11/29/08 | 4 per season (male or female) |
GENERAL SEASONS are those seasons open to all persons regardless of tribal membership. “Access Permits” for non-tribal members are required for waterfowl, deer hunting, eel potting, bear hunting, and small game (including grouse).
NOTE: SUSTENANCE HUNTING IS ALLOWED ON SUNDAY
NON-TRIBAL MEMBERS MAY PURCHASE LICENSES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PLEASE CONTACT YVONNE FRANCIS AT 817-7331
