Maine Guide Exam - Prep Questions & Answers(RATED A)
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Course
Maine
Institution
Maine (UM)
When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in the state of Maine. - ANSWER False
What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water? - ANSWER USCG Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing
Which license(s) would I need to ...
Maine Guide Exam - Prep Questions &
Answers(RATED A)
When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in
the state of Maine. - ANSWER False
What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water? -
ANSWER USCG Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing
Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland waters? -
ANSWER Recreational
Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the ocean? -
ANSWER Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide Stand Up Paddleboard day trips on salt water? -
ANSWER Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide sea kayak day trips on fresh water? - ANSWER
Recreational
In order to qualify as a Master Maine Guide, which of the following must be true? -
ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSWER
Passenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER
Type l
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER When it is slightly
torn
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Maine waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - ANSWER A way to make an efficient sound signal
, Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANSWER
Dark clouds and shifting winds
What should you do before fueling your boar? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 200 feet
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding a collision? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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?
- ANSWER Between sunset and sunrise.
According to Maine law, children of what age are required to wear a life jacket while on
board a vessel? - ANSWER Those 10 years old and younger
What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on? -
ANSWER Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
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