Public Access to Private Land is A Privilege, Not A Right
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Maine offers nearly unlimited opportunity for enjoying the great outdoors, thanks in great part to many private landowners who allow access to their property. Landowners who permit the use of their land for outdoor recreational activities are not only doing you a favor, they are placing their trust in you.
To demonstrate appreciation for the favor and to prove their trust is not misplaced:
- Ask for permission first
- Respect any and all special requests made by the landowner
- Understand clearly where you can and cannot drive or park your vehicle and abide by those restrictions
- If requested, provide the landowner, your name, address, phone number and vehicle description
- Consider using pre-printed Landowner/Land user Courtesy Cards
- Know the property boundaries of the land you have permission to use and stay within those boundaries
- Remeber that railroad and utility corridors are not public rights of way and require permission for access
- If you see trash that someone else left, please pick it up
- Always obey the law
- Show your appreciation to the landowner and take the time to say thank you!
There is No Excuse for Land Abuse
Land abuse is a very serious problem in the State of Maine. Each year, access to private property is lost due to land abuse. If you see a violation occurring, contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-ALERT-US or by visiting www.maineogt.org.
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