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Committee signals support to report electronic deer-tagging bill for hearings

Maine Legislature Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee · February 2, 2026
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Summary

Members agreed in a straw poll to move forward with a bill on electronic deer tagging after receiving a departmental model; committee will follow normal public hearing and work-session process.

The committee held a straw poll to begin the process of reporting a bill on electronic deer tagging after the department provided a model draft. Senate/Representative Steve Wood asked to proceed and members indicated support.

Chair Representative Tiffany Roberts said the draft can be a starting point for work sessions and public hearings, and committee members will have opportunities to amend the language in subsequent proceedings.