BERRY GOOD HUNTING

Details for planning a Maine blueberry field hunt

In Maine, blueberries are grown on about 480 farms comprising 44,000 acres, mostly from halfway up the coast to the New Brunswick border. Unlike many other states, Maine operates under an “implied permission” structure, meaning that if land isn’t posted, it can be legally accessed. Of course, it’s always best to seek landowner permission, if possible. Sadly, posted signs have been popping up more frequently in Maine, including in blueberry fields. That’s why those hunting the fields should tread lightly to avoid trampling plants in hopes of ensuring continued access. If a field is posted, there may be accessible woods around it into which birds can be called. Maine’s spring turkey season is one of the latest in the country, basically running for the month of May and some years into June.…

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Game & Fish East (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2024

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