MOSES is the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife's online hunting and fishing licensing system. This service is available to any resident, non-resident, or alien sportsperson looking to hunt or fish in the State of Maine.
Please have the following ready to buy your fishing/hunting license online:
- Licensee Personal information(name, date of birth, contact information)
- Hunter Safety or Previous Huntinglicense number for individuals purchasing a hunting license
- Credit or Debit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
- Printer to print out a copy of your license/permit
FAQs
Who can use the service to buy a fishing license online?
Any Resident, Non-Resident or Canadian Sportsperson looking to hunt or fish in the State of Maine can use this online service provided that the person is not a convicted felon and has a previous hunter safety license or hunting license number. This online service is not available for individuals that need to obtain a Complimentary license, Lifetime license, Military license or those from countries other than the United States or Canada.
What information is required to get a fishing license online?
You will need the following information to purchase a fishing license online in Maine:
- 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)
Community Q&A
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