Canoes and kayaks, along with the necessary PFDs,  can be reserved free of charge for public use on the Pushaw Stream and Dead Stream on Saturdays throughout the summer and fall months. Hirundo Wildlife Refuge has developed protocols and procedure to align with the recommendations from the state of Maine CDC and Governor’s office.  All gear will be appropriately sanitized. To reserve a canoe or kayak, please complete the reservation form found at hirundomaine.org/paddling or call 207-394-2171 at least one day in advance. If there is no answer, be sure to leave a message and we will call you back. ​The public is also invited to bring their personal canoes or kayaks to Hirundo for use on either stream.