AUGUSTA, Maine - More Maine veterans might be able to participate in the state's annual moose hunt thanks to a change in state law. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed a proposal that allows Maine residents who participate in the moose permit lottery to donate their permit to a wounded service member or veteran.
Democratic Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash proposed the law change at the request of a constituent and called it a "simple act of gratitude.'' Participants in the moose lottery will be able to identify a specific veteran or allow the commissioner to draw a name from a list.
The moose lottery is scheduled for Saturday and typically draws tens of thousands of applications. There are 2,820 moose permits this year. The hunt takes place every fall.
Law To Allow More Maine Vets To Participate In Moose Hunt
Pat Wellenbach
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