KELT Hunting Information 2023
KELT is dedicated to the protection of the land, water, and wildlife of the Kennebec Estuary region. With twelve preserves open year-round dawn until dusk for the public’s enjoyment, the land trust is committed to providing access to these public lands for low-impact and traditional recreation including hunting, where appropriate.
Hunting is allowed at ten preserves:
Thorne Head, Sewall Woods, Lilly Pond Community Forest and Whiskeag Creek Preserves in Bath
Higgins Mountain, Weber Kelly, and Morse Pond Preserves in Georgetown ~ Please note that Georgetown is not in the expanded archery zone for hunting.
Bonyun and Segerstrom Preserves on Westport Island ~ Please note that Westport Island is not in the expanded archery zone for hunting.
Red Rose Preserve and Center Point Preserve in Bowdoinham ~ Please note that Bowdoinham is not in the expanded archery zone for hunting.
Hunting is not permitted on Green Point Preserve in West Bath and Merrymeeting Fields Preserve in Woolwich due to the donors’ request and deed restrictions, respectively.
KELT would like to remind both hikers and hunters to be cautious during the 2023 hunting season. When hiking on KELT trails or elsewhere during hunting season, wear visible orange clothing and exercise caution.
As always, the KELT properties that allow dogs require the animals to be on leash at all times.
Hikers should note that according to Maine Law, hunting on Sunday is not permitted; however brightly colored clothing is still encouraged.
Hunters are asked to notify the land trust before hunting on a land trust property– Call 207-442-8400.
Please use extra caution while on KELT property.
KELT requests that hunters do NOT hunt along or near the trails.
Please be aware that families are accustomed to hiking year-round.
Deer stands are by permission only and only as allowed by state law. Stands must be away from trails and marked with hunter’s name, address and phone number. No metal can be put in trees and cutting of trees or brush is not permitted. Stands are only allowed on preserves from a month before opening day for deer and a month after the end of migratory game bird season.
Game cameras are not permitted on KELT preserves.
Further information on hunting rules is available by contacting each city or town for local regulations and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife agency at www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping.
For more information, call (207) 442-8400 or email info@kennebecestuary.org.