Hunting In The Seboeis Parcel

Remember to wear high-visibility clothing during hunting season!

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The Seboeis Parcel is very undeveloped with no facilities. Hunting in the park is governed by both state and federal laws. Please follow all applicable state and federal laws while hunting in the park. To clarify questions of park boundary locations or other issues, contact us at 207-456-6001.

How Do I Get To The Seboeis Parcel?

Before you visit, make sure you study a map to understand the monument boundaries. Detailed directions on how to get to Katahdin Woods and Waters NM can be found on the website. Once you are off the highway, take American Thread Road into the Seboeis Parcel.
*Be aware that the roads into the hunting areas are active logging roads. Logging trucks always have the right of way. 

Parking:
Do not obstruct traffic or roads when parking your vehicle alongside roads. Use turnout areas when possible.

Other hunting areas:

• Areas east of the East Branch of the Penobscot River, access by Swift Brook Road.

Rules and Regulations

Specific rules for hunting within Katahdin Woods and Watera National Monument are outlined in the Superintendent's Compendium, under 36 CFR §2.2 – WILDLIFE PROTECTION(b)(2). Refer to the maps in Appendices B and C of the compendium for all designated hunting areas. Learn more about monument hunting rules on the website.

Season Dates and Bag Limits

Refer to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife season dates and bag limit laws and rules.

Safety

• Hunters, please review the Maine Game Wardens safety guidance when preparing for your hunting trip.
• Not a hunter? Be aware!
  • Know when hunting seasons start and end.
  • Dress to be seen: wear blaze-orange or hi-visibility colors.
  • Be aware of areas, private and public, that allow hunting.

Details

Activity

Hunting

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

• Hunting with dogs (pursue/chase hunting) within the monument is prohibited. The use of telemetry devices on dogs is considered hunting with dogs, which is not permitted. Telemetry used to facilitate the collection of dogs that have entered the monument after being legally released outside monument boundaries for bird retrieval while hunting is not considered hunting. Refer to the Superintendent's Compendium for more information.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Seboeis Parcel

Hunting is only permitted in the areas east of the East Branch of the Penobscot River.

Specific rules for hunting within Katahdin Woods and Water National Monument are outlined in the Superintendent's Compendium, under 36 CFR §2.2 – WILDLIFE PROTECTION(b)(2). The hunting areas maps are located in Appendices B and C of this document.

Reservations

No

Season

Refer to the Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife season dates and bag limit laws and rules.

Accessibility Information

This area is very undeveloped. The Seboeis Parcel is brushy with uneven terrain. Trails and roads are uneven with gravel, rocks, and dirt. Depending on the season there may be deep mud. There is currently no accessible parking areas or toilets in the Seboeis Parcel.