Arrive ready for adventure
If you plan to visit Maine’s Kennebec Valley to take part in our abundant outdoor recreation and sporting opportunities, be sure you have the licenses and permits you need before you arrive. The region covers portions of the following Maine Wildlife Management Zones: 4, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 22, and 23. Knowing which zone you will be hunting or fishing in will help you plan.
We also recommend hiring a Registered Maine Guide to help you navigate your particular needs. Below is some top-line information, links, and downloads to get you started.
Fishing Licenses
A valid Maine fishing license is required for anyone 16 years of age or older to fish in inland waters or transport fish taken from inland waters.
Residents and non-residents may obtain fishing licenses from agents throughout the state at sporting goods stores, many convenience stores, town clerks, turnpike service centers, online, or our Department office in Augusta.
You are required to keep an electronic or paper copy of your fishing license with you while fishing or transporting fish. If requested to do so, must present it for inspection to any warden, law enforcement officer, MDIFW employee, guide, or landowner upon whose land you are fishing.
Hunting Licenses & Permits
In general, anyone who hunts wild birds or animals in Maine needs a hunting license. The type of license you need depends upon your age, resident status, and other factors. There are some exceptions. In addition to a license, most hunting activities also require a permit, based on individual species. To obtain a hunting license in Maine, you generally need to show that you have either (1) held that license in a prior year, or (2) taken a hunter safety course. License-specific requirements and exceptions are found here.
Residents and non-residents may obtain hunting licenses from the MDIFW office in Augusta or online. Licenses can also be purchased from agents throughout the state (sporting goods stores, many convenience stores, town clerks, and turnpike service centers). Agents who process applications online for moose and antlerless deer permits may charge a fee of $2.00.
How to Register Your Atv or Snowmobile in Maine
Visitor ATV registrations must be done through a registration agent, the MDIFW main office in Augusta, or online. You will receive a confirmation page to print for immediate use, and your official registration and stickers will arrive at the shipping address specified within thirty days. Registrations may also be obtained from some licensing agents or by mail.
- Resident season registration: $70.00
- Nonresident 7 day registration: $100.00
- Nonresident season registration: $115.00
All ATV registrations expire on June 30. New registrations only, beginning May 1 of each year, will be valid from the date of issue through June 30 of the following year. Licensing Agents may charge an additional fee.
Visitor snowmobile registrations must be done through a registration agent the MDIFW main office in Augusta, or online. You will receive a confirmation page to print for immediate use. Your official registration and stickers will arrive at the shipping address specified within thirty days. Registrations may also be obtained from licensing agents or by mail.
- Resident season registration: $55.00
- Nonresident 10 day registration: $74
- Nonresident 10 day registration: $99.00
- Nonresident season registration: $119.00
The season registration for a snowmobile is valid for one year, commencing on July 1st of each year. Licensing Agents may charge an additional fee.
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