Application for maine hunting license

MOSES is the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife's online hunting, fishing, and trapping licensing system. This service is available to any resident or non-resident sportsperson looking to hunt, fish, or trap in the State of Maine.

Regular adult trapping licenses may be renewed using this service. First time regular adult trapping license buyers must purchase their license through MDIFW headquarters in Augusta. Both new and renewals for Junior and Apprentice Trapping licenses may be done through this service.

This online service is not available for individuals that need to obtain a Complimentary, Lifetime, or Military license or for individuals from countries other than the USA or Canada.

What you will need:

Licensee Personal information (name, date of birth, contact information)
Hunter Safety or Previous Hunting license number for individuals purchasing a hunting license
Credit or Debit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
Printer to print out a copy of your license/permit

Who can use this service?

Any Resident or Non-Resident Sportsperson looking to hunt, fish, or trap in the State of Maine.

Questions about this Service? Contact InforME at: (207) 621-2600 or Email: customerservice@informe.org
Questions about licenses/permits you need? Contact IF&W at: (207) 287-8000 or Email: info.ifw@maine.gov

Need a Duplicate?

Print a copy of a previously purchased license/permit. To print a copy of a lifetime license, please contact MDIFW.

Service Information

Hunting License and Permit Information
Fishing License Information
Trapping License Information
Transportation Tags (PDF)
Wildlife Management Districts
Safety Courses
Agent Fees
FAQ

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