MAINE GUIDE - COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in
the state of Maine.
False
What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water?
USCG Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing
Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland waters?
Recreational
Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the ocean?
Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide Stand Up Paddleboard day trips on salt water?
Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide sea kayak day trips on fresh water?
Recreational
In order to qualify as a Master Maine Guide, which of the following must be true?
Must have been licensed as a registered Maine Guide in the specialization area for at
least 10 years - Must be able to document and prove their time spent guiding
How should a vessel's registration number and validation sticker be displayed?
On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?
Passenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate?
Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?
Type l
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?
When it is slightly torn
,What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Maine waters in an 18-
foot powerboat?
A way to make an efficient sound signal
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching?
Dark clouds and shifting winds
What should you do before fueling your boar?
Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
How can you prevent transporting invasive aquatic species (plants or animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another?
Remove any plants you see before leaving the body of water.
In Maine, how far must a vessel operating at more than "headway speed" stay from an
island?
200 feet
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding a collision?
The operators of both vessels
According to Maine law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel
is towing a skier?
An observer at least 12 years of age in a position to observe the progress of the person
being towed
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black
lettering?
Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Maine Department of
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife?
Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a boating accident.
According to Maine law, how old must a person be to operate a personal watercraft?
16 years of age
According to Maine law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat
(other than a PWC) on water skis or other device?
Between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset
, In Maine, which of the following is legal operation while towing a person on water skis?
Slowing down to pick up a person who is 50 feet from shore
According to Maine law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal watercraft?
Between sunset and sunrise.
According to Maine law, children of what age are required to wear a life jacket while on
board a vessel?
Those 10 years old and younger
What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on?
Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
When must navigation lights be displayed?
From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is restricted
You need landowner permission to ride your ATV unless you operate on property that
you or your immediate family own, that is a marked ATV trail, or where landowner policy
allows.
True
ATV riders ages 10 to 16 must complete a training program to ride off their own land.
True
Most ATV accidents are caused by any one or a combination of speed, alcohol, and / or
driver inexperience.
True
To operate at night, an ATV must have a headlight capable of casting a white beam 100
ft. ahead and a taillight visible from 100 ft. behind.
True
ATV's may not be operated on railroad tracks or along railroad right of ways.
True
The following law enforcement officer(s) can enforce Maine ATV laws.
Any Maine law enforcement officer
The recommended tire pressure for most ATV's is?
Determined by the manufacturer and posted on the ATV, the tire, or written in the
manual.
When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in
the state of Maine.
False
What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water?
USCG Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing
Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland waters?
Recreational
Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the ocean?
Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide Stand Up Paddleboard day trips on salt water?
Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide sea kayak day trips on fresh water?
Recreational
In order to qualify as a Master Maine Guide, which of the following must be true?
Must have been licensed as a registered Maine Guide in the specialization area for at
least 10 years - Must be able to document and prove their time spent guiding
How should a vessel's registration number and validation sticker be displayed?
On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?
Passenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate?
Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?
Type l
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?
When it is slightly torn
,What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Maine waters in an 18-
foot powerboat?
A way to make an efficient sound signal
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching?
Dark clouds and shifting winds
What should you do before fueling your boar?
Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
How can you prevent transporting invasive aquatic species (plants or animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another?
Remove any plants you see before leaving the body of water.
In Maine, how far must a vessel operating at more than "headway speed" stay from an
island?
200 feet
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding a collision?
The operators of both vessels
According to Maine law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel
is towing a skier?
An observer at least 12 years of age in a position to observe the progress of the person
being towed
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black
lettering?
Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Maine Department of
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife?
Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a boating accident.
According to Maine law, how old must a person be to operate a personal watercraft?
16 years of age
According to Maine law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat
(other than a PWC) on water skis or other device?
Between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset
, In Maine, which of the following is legal operation while towing a person on water skis?
Slowing down to pick up a person who is 50 feet from shore
According to Maine law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal watercraft?
Between sunset and sunrise.
According to Maine law, children of what age are required to wear a life jacket while on
board a vessel?
Those 10 years old and younger
What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on?
Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
When must navigation lights be displayed?
From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is restricted
You need landowner permission to ride your ATV unless you operate on property that
you or your immediate family own, that is a marked ATV trail, or where landowner policy
allows.
True
ATV riders ages 10 to 16 must complete a training program to ride off their own land.
True
Most ATV accidents are caused by any one or a combination of speed, alcohol, and / or
driver inexperience.
True
To operate at night, an ATV must have a headlight capable of casting a white beam 100
ft. ahead and a taillight visible from 100 ft. behind.
True
ATV's may not be operated on railroad tracks or along railroad right of ways.
True
The following law enforcement officer(s) can enforce Maine ATV laws.
Any Maine law enforcement officer
The recommended tire pressure for most ATV's is?
Determined by the manufacturer and posted on the ATV, the tire, or written in the
manual.
