Ragged Lake, ca. 1887
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Maine Historical Society
Before 1830, the taking of any wildlife in Maine had been largely unrestricted. The strain on the deer, moose and caribou herd was becoming serious.
Tourism became increasingly crucial to the economic development of Maine. Game laws ensured that Maine's marketable wildlife populations stayed strong.
Without trophies to pursue, wealthy sportsmen from Boston, New York and Philadelphia would have no reason to travel to Maine.
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