Resolve, To Establish A Pilot Program To Enhance Youth Hunting Participation

This Maine legislative resolve establishes a 2-year pilot program to increase youth hunting participation, directly affecting young hunters in Maine. It requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to create expanded youth hunting seasons (including spring turkey, bear, and dog hunting days) and implement outreach through social media campaigns, school partnerships, and community events. The program mandates annual reporting to the legislature on participation data, stakeholder feedback, and conservation impact, with potential for future legislation based on findings.