Hunting is done in Maine wildlife refuge, state parks and forests

Hunters are welcome in Maine, where the sport has a long history, especially in the deep woods and mountains.

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge

Charlotte Road Calais, ME 04619 Phone: 207-454-7161

This nature preserve offers trails and roads for wildlife observation. In the wintertime, the unplowed roads become cross-country ski trails. Fishing and deer hunting are permitted.

Baxter State Park

64 Balsam Drive Millinocket, ME 04462 Phone: 207-723-5140

A wilderness of more than 200,000 acres, Baxter State Park is a hiking and mountain climbing paradise. Within the park borders are 46 mountains, 175 miles of hiking trails, and 10 public campgrounds. Ample fishing is available in the parks many lakes and streams, and hunting is permitted there also. Canoers will enjoy the parks many waterways. Baxter is also the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Wintertime offers both cross-country ski trails, snowshoeing, winter hiking, and limited snowmobiling.

Spencer Pond

Rockwood, ME

This pond is a good area for fishing and game hunting.

Bigelow Preserve

Route 27 Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 Phone: 207-778-8231

Set on 35,027 acres, this preserve is along Flagstaff Lake. There are numerous mountains within the preserves. Extensive trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing are for experienced hikers and skiers. There is also swimming, paddling, fishing, and hunting. Snowmobile trails travers the park.

White Mountain National Forest

Bethel, ME Phone: 207-824-2134

Although most of this forest is in New Hampshire, this portion of the forest features camping areas, hiking trails, fishing, and canoeing. Cross-country ski trails are available in the winter.