Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
The Town Office offers hunting and fishing licenses for purchase for residents and non-residents. If you have previously had a license, you may be able to obtain a renewal online at IFW's website. If you have not previously had a hunting and/or fishing license, please bring your state-issued identification and proof of hand gun (or archery) safety.
Any person under the age of 16 is not required to purchase a fishing license nor do they need to be accompanied by a licensed adult.
Residents under the age of 16 who wish to accompany a licensed adult to hunt must purchase a junior hunting license. There are different age limits for non-resident youths than resident youths.
Boat Registrations
The Town Office offers boat registrations for Dedham residents and out-of-state residents wishing to register in Maine. If a property owner claims another Maine community as their residency, boat registrations must be done in that community.
A new bill was enacted on April 3, 2024 (and effective August 9, 2024), with provisions including a 300-foot minimum distance from shore and a 15-foot minimum depth for all wake surfing activities. See the full law for more information.
ATVs and Snowmobiles
The Town Office can process registrations for resident and non-resident (out of state) ATVs and snowmobiles.