12 M.R.S. §12302-A: Timely registration of bear, deer, moose or wild turkey

1. Requirement. Except as provided in section 12307 or rules adopted under section 12301‑B, a person who kills a bear, deer, moose or wild turkey shall:

A. Remain with that animal until it is registered, except as provided in section 12303‑A;

B. Present that animal for registration in that person's name at the first open registration station for that animal on the route taken by that person; and

C. Leave the registration seal attached to the animal in accordance with section 12301‑A until that animal is processed and packaged for consumption.

2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.