Maine - Hunting

Jackman/Moose River Region
Jackman, ME
Phone: 207-668-4171

More than 250,000 acres of wilderness await visitors to this New England paradise. Outdoorsmen and women can enjoy hiking along an old trail that originally went all the way to Quebec. Boating and canoing opportunities abound, including the famous Bow Trip on the Moose River, 46 miles of scenic enjoyment. Fisherman can avail themselves of more than 60 lakes and ponds, and this is the perfect place for a scenic drive during the spring, summer, and fall months. Hunters will enjoy the opportunities for birds, in addition to big game. In the winter, visitors to the area will enjoy cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and more than 200 miles of snowmobile trails. Public campsites are available in many spots throughout the region.

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.