Posted on Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 by Maine Sportsman
The Aroostook Region
Physical Characteristics
Region G, a northern coniferous forest, offers two very unique geographical areas in Aroostook County to hunt, the first being the area west of Route 11, known as the “Big Woods,”consisting of industrial timberlands and the second being the area east of Route 11 consisting of agricultural lands. These two major land use patterns have created a very diverse region with some of the most remote areas in Maine adjacent to some of the most highly developed agricultural areas. The far eastern third of Region G where the majority of the people live, is mostly tilled fields with varying size woodlots. The western two thirds of northern Maine is a large parcel of relatively undeveloped land managed for forest products. Gravel roads cross this area providing access for timber management and recreation. Hunting any of the game species within the “Big Woods,” the hunter can choose from numerous full service lodges and primitive campsites or stay around quaint towns east of Route 11 at rental camps or Bed and Breakfasts. All amenities including gas, food, and water, should be purchased prior to entering the ” Big Woods,” where a nominal fee is charged to those that enter, but once in, the sports person has over 3.5 million acres of non-posted land to use with minimal regulations.
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Tags: Aroostook County Hunting Report • Categories: Hunting Reports
Posted on Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 by Maine Sportsman
The Penobscot Region
Physical Characteristics
The Penobscot River Region (F) encompasses some of the most diverse landscapes in Maine. Located in the east central portion of the state, this region includes mile-high Mount Katahdin and Baxter State Park, the vast southern Aroostook softwood flats, the hilly lake country south of Route 6, and the rolling farm country of western Penobscot County. The human population is decidedly rural in character, with few population centers, light development pressure, and little posted land.
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Tags: Penobscot Valley Hunting Report • Categories: Hunting Reports
Posted on Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 by Maine Sportsman
The Moosehead Region
Physical Characteristics
Region E, or more commonly known as The Moosehead Lake Region, is located primarily in Piscataquis and Somerset Counties. It is the most lightly populated of all of our fish and wildlife administrative regions as it contains only 15 organized towns but 112 unorganized townships. A south to north progression within the region includes a marked transition from the rural farmland of central Maine to the spruce and fir “Big Woods” country of northern Maine. Snowfall comes early in this part of the state and it can accumulate to 4 feet or more by late winter northwest of Moosehead Lake. Excellent hunting opportunities exist in the region for deer, bear, moose, ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare and coyote.
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Posted on Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 by Maine Sportsman
The Rangeley Region
Physical Characteristics
Framed by the New Hampshire border to the west and the Kennebec River to the east, the Rangeley Region (See map, Region D) is a mountainous transition zone between central coastal Maine and the northern “big woods.” It is a region noted for its extraordinary vistas as well as its contribution to Maine’s reputation for unparalleled fish and wildlife resources in New England.
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Posted on Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 by Maine Sportsman
The Downeast Region
Physical Characteristics
Region C, commonly referred to as the “Downeast Region,” is the eastern most of the Department’s three coastal regions. The region encompasses much of Washington and Hancock Counties (along with a few townships in Penobscot County) between the St. Croix River to the east and the Penobscot River to the west.
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