BANGOR DAILY NEWS • September 25, 2022
Hundreds of hunters will descend this weekend on the North Maine Woods, a tract of 3.5 million acres of privately owned commercial forest land. Four of the state’s Wildlife Management Districts are located within its boundaries. Since access to the land is gated, and because the entity has special rules governing its use, it is important for hunters and other visitors to know what activities are allowed during their visit. The No. 1 rule in NMW is that trucks and other harvesting equipment have the right of way. All-terrain vehicles are not allowed. There also are restrictions on the size of vehicles allowed into the North Maine Woods. Fires may only be built in the authorized steel fire rings provided at campsites. Take note of two bridge closures. Be prepared to pay.