GPMCT recognizes the long tradition of hunting, fishing and trapping in the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands, and without taking a formal position for or against these activities, maintains the following policy, to be reviewed annually:

Hunting

1. Hunting will be allowed, subject to State laws. Hunters are required to register with GPMCT before the season starts and to familiarize themselves with our hunting policy. Contact Bob Mushrall, 469-2400 or marsha17@midmaine.com to register.
2. No baiting of any animal (except for trapping purposes, as allowable by State laws), for wildlife health reasons.
3. No permanent tree stands or duck blinds.
4. No hunting within 100 feet of gravel roads or parking lots.
5. No ATV or 4WD access – walk in only. A game hauler is available at the GPMCT office – call 469-7190 or 2008 to borrow. For assistance with game pickup by GPMCT, call Bob Musrhall, 469-2400.
6. Hunters are required to report their harvest to GPMCT via annual survey.
7. Hunters are strongly encouraged to please pick up litter, report any trash dumps, and report any game violations they witness to GPMCT or local game wardens.

Fishing
Fishing will be allowed in the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands, subject to State laws.

Trapping

1. Trapping will be allowed, subject to State laws. By State law, all trappers must get written permission from GPMCT before trapping. Trappers must carry permission with them. Contact Bob Mushrall, 469-2400, 143 Peaceful Valley Lane, Orland, ME  04472, or marsha17@midmaine.com.
2. No trapping within 100 ft. of any roads, woods roads, hiking trails or parking lots.
3. Trappers must submit a brief annual trapping report to GPMCT, outlining their harvest and their observations.
4. No ATV or 4WD access – walk-in only.
5. No live trapping of any animal without prior consultation with GPMCT.

KEEP SAFETY IN MIND
Remember you are likely to encounter hikers, bikers, equestrians,
pets and others using this land.
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GPMCT welcomes observations of wildlife and comments on land management issues.