North Maine Woods 2017 WEB

NorthMaineWoods
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PLANNING
for the Next Generation

WILD BEAR Experience
THE Tradition
a healthy
On behalf of the families, corporations,
food choice conservation organizations and land managers,
we welcome you to this special region of Maine.
The Forest
Products Industry In addition to providing remote recreational
opportunities, this region is primarily the “wood
IS REINVENTING ITSELF basket” that supports our natural resource based
economy of Maine. This booklet is designed to
help you have a safe and enjoyable trip to the area,
plus provide you with important information about
forest resource management and recreational use.

2017 Visitor Fees and Checkpoint Information

RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Visitors traveling by vehicle will pass through one of the follow-
Under 15........................................................................ Free Day Use & Camping ing checkpoints. Please refer to the map in the center of this
Age 70 and Over....................................................... Free Day Use publication for locations.
Per Person Per Day............................................................$10................. $15
Camping Per Night.............................................................$12................. $15 NMW Checkpoints 5am-9pm daily
Annual Day Use Registration.........................................$125............... N/A Allagash 6am-9pm daily
Annual Unlimited Day Use & Camping.....................$250.............. N/A Caribou 5am-9pm daily
Camping Only Annual Pass............................................$125............... $125 Dickey 6am-9pm daily
Including seniors age 70 and over Fish River 5am-9pm daily
Little Black 5am-9pm daily
Special Reduced Seasonal Rates Six-Mile 5am-9pm daily
Summer season is from May 1 to September 30. Fall season is St. Francis 6am-9pm daily
from August 20 to November 30. Either summer or fall passes Telos 5am-9pm daily
Twenty-Mile
are valid between August 20 and September 30.
Canadian Border Checkpoints
RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
Seasonal Day Use Pass.....................................................$70................ $115 Estcourt 7am-5pm M-F
Seasonal Unlimited Camping........................................$140.............. $180
Seasonal Unlimited Family Camping..........................$250.............. N/A US Customs 1-418-859-2501 7am-5pm M-F
Family camping covers 2 adults and their children between 15
and 21 for day use and camping for the season price of 2 adults. Canadian Customs 1-418-859-2201 8am-5pm M/T/Th/F
Camping Only Seasonal Pass........................................$75................. $75 (closed Wednesdays)
Including seniors age 70 and over St. Pamphile 1-418-356-2411 8am-5pm M-Th
Commercial Sporting Camp Visitors.........................$30................ $50 8am-4pm Friday
US Customs 1-418-356-3222
Per trip, for any trip over 3 days
Leaseholders and Canadian Customs 1-418-356-3151
Internal Landowners of Record...................................$60................ $60
St. Juste 1-418-244-3646
May purchase 2 annual passes through the NMW office
Guest Passes for Leaseholders....................................$90................ $90 US Customs 1-418-244-3026
Canadian Customs 1-418-244-3653
May purchase up to 8 annual passes through the NMW office
Visiting Paticipating Businesses...................................$1.................... $1 St. Aurelie 1-418-593-3426

for meals and supplies, up to four hours limit US Customs 1-418-593-3582

Maine voters approved a substantial 20% increase in Maine’s minimum Canadian Customs 1-418-593-3971
wage from $7.50 to $9.00 in November 2016. With over 40 seasonal
employees, please realize that this increase has a significant impact on The schedules of operation for Canadian border checkpoints
North Maine Woods operations and land use and camping fees. While and both U. S. and Canadian Customs offices are subject to
efforts are being taken to economize in many other expense accounts, change at any time, so it is advised that you call the number
we are left with no choice regarding our hourly employee pay rate. listed for the crossing you intend to use for current informa-
tion. U.S. Customs offices are closed during New Year’s Day,
Fees payable by cash or check. President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving.
For Allagash Wilderness Waterway fees, see page 14 in this
brochure. For Penobscot River Corridor fees, see page 22. U.S. citizens are required to have a U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport
Card to enter the U.S. Other travelers will need NEXUS, FAST,
or SENTRI identification. By Federal Law PL 99-570, there is a
$5,000 fine for a first time offense of entering Maine without
proper permission, plus an additional fine of $1,000 per person
involved. This includes entry by foot or by water.

photo by Lonnie Jandreau

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CNeOlReTbHraMteAsIN4E5 WYOeOaDrSs
The North Maine Woods organization (NMW) recently celebrated 45 cies 45 years ago, when there were only 19 landowners and managers, it

years of operation. The program is a cooperative effort by many private would be difficult, if not impossible, for the public to comply with land use

landowners in northwestern Maine to keep 3.5 million acres of forest land requirements of more than 35 landowners today. Today the landowner-

open to public use. ship acreage consists of these types of owners: family groups (39%), cor-

The cooperative relationship between forest landowners began as un- porations (33%), institutional investors (17%), conservation organizations
y Mike Langley (6%), and the State of Maine (5%). Representatives from all of these
settled townships in Maine were sold to investors beginning in the entities serve on the NMW Board of Directors.
1820s. Logs were floated to saw mills. Saw mills, textile mills and
photo b
others relied on water power, so, landowners and mill own- Operate on a financially self-sustaining basis. As with

ers collaborated on the construction of water storage dams all of the other shared agreements – road use tolls and fire

in the headwaters. Locating and maintaining property suppression self-assessments – managing public user re-

boundary lines is shared by adjacent owners to this day. quired a mechanism to pay for itself. Visitors, camp own-

The Maine Forest Service is successor to the private land- ers and guides pay fees that are relative to the costs for
owners’ collaborative effort to construct fire towers and accommodating them on private land within the NMW.
run telephone lines through the woods to report fires and Under NMWs non-profit corporate structure, none of the
organize firefighting efforts. fees paid by the public can be passed on to landowners.

As trucks came into use and the days of log drives waned, Over the past 45 years North Maine Woods has had many
landowners collaborated on road construction and maintenance. successes, including:

The road building era required much cooperation to coor- When public use • There are only a few incidents when forest fires
dinate construction and maintenance of roads across mul- started to conflict with started from a NMW campsite.
tiple ownerships. Landowners developed a road toll system
based upon tons of wood per mile of travel paid, which they forest management, • There are very few problems with littering or illegal
dumping.

pay to each other through an honor system to offset costs forest landowners • With checkpoint receptionists recording the names
of maintenance and bridges. again worked of everyone who enters, there are few problems re-
lated to theft, vandalism and arson for landowners
As roads were built, sportsmen discovered they opened cooperatively to create and private camp owners.
up camping, fishing and hunting opportunities. When pub- the North Maine
lic use started to conflict with forest management, for- Landowners have also worked closely with state agencies

est landowners again worked cooperatively to create the Woods management including the Maine Forest Service, Bureau of Parks and

North Maine Woods management system in 1971. system in 1971. Public Lands, Land Use Planning Commission, Maine War-
den Service and Department of Inland Fisheries and Wild-
From the onset landowners established the following goals life Management Divisions.
for the organization:

Manage public use in concert with timber production. While manag- NMW maintains a staff of four year-round managers and 45 seasonal staff.
ing and harvesting forest products is the main reason for owning tracts Their responsibilities are to: welcome the public and explain visitor use
of commercial forest land, public recreational use is compatible if done policies; track people entering and leaving which results in fewer problems
in an organized manner. Road safety has always been an issue. Visitors for landowners, wood harvesting contractors and private camp owners;
are educated about driving on the extensive private gravel road system to maintain 350 campsites for public use; and manage the placement of bear
avoid crashes and getting stranded in remote locations. In the interest of baits to benefit landowners and guides.

road safety, ATVs, oversized camper trailers, motorcycles and horseback Over the past 45 years, NMW has been recognized for its efforts to keep

riding are prohibited. millions of acres of private forest land open to the public. In 1986 NMW

Provide opportunities for high quality, traditional recreation. was recognized as one of the most exemplary private conservation orga-
Campsites are provided and maintained with the basic amenities for primi- nizations in the country by President Reagan’s Council on Environmental
tive camping – outhouse, fire ring and sheltered picnic tables. They are of- Quality. In 2000, NMW was invited to serve on a panel before the Congres-
ten associated with prime fishing, hunting, canoeing and scenic locations. sional House Committee on Forests and Forest Health. The panel topic
Traditionally, this has meant not advertising to increase use to the point of was “Lessons for National Forests.” In 2014, the organization was honored
overcrowding, plus avoiding activities that detract from traditional uses. to receive Maine’s “Large Landowner of the Year Award” by Maine’s De-
partment of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Standardize and simplify visitor land use policies on multiple own-
erships. If there had not been an effort to standardize visitor use poli- For more information on NMW, visit www.northmainewoods.org or call
207-435-6213.

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RULES TOHFE ROAD
for Industrial Logging Roads

These rules apply to all road users. Your safety is important.

• Give all logging trucks the right of way! The roads in this area were • Do not linger on roads or stop on bridges. Most bridges in NMW are
built to move wood products. For safety, please give logging trucks one lane.
the same respect provided to fire trucks and ambulances. Logging
trucks typically travel on the crown of the road for stability. When • Park vehicles well off the road.
you see a truck coming from either direction, please pull over to let
it pass safely. • Do not park in front of checkpoints. Use parking area provided

• Obey posted speed limit signs. Maximum speed is 45 mph. • All drivers must have a valid state or provincial
driver’s license.
• Lights on for safety.
• All vehicles yield right of way to loaded trucks. All traffic yield to equip-
• Always travel on the right hand side. ment working in roads. Pass only after operator’s acknowledgement.

• Be prepared to stop at all times.

• Never stop on a corner. Always give yourself at least 500 feet of
visibility front and back.

• Reduce speeds on freshly graded roads. You are more likely to
blow a tire or lose control because of loose gravel.

• Never block side roads. Even roads that seem
unused may be needed in emergencies.

photo by Lonnie Jandreau

Maine Forest Service

The Maine Forest Service protects hundreds of thousands of acres in NMW from wildland fire every year. It is everyone’s responsibility to be safe
with campfires and report wildland fires that you encounter. Remember, you must attend your campfire at all times. It’s important to put your
fire dead out before you leave your site for the day. A heavy wind and dry conditions can create a large wildland fire from what was an innocent
campfire, and the person who lights the fire is responsible for damages. Campers are reminded that it is unlawful to burn prohibited items such
as plastic, metal cans, bottles, and any type of trash. Please carry your trash out.

Your actions will help ensure that the resource we all enjoy is preserved for this and future generations. If you encounter a wildland fire, report
it immediately. Information that is helpful when reporting a fire includes: where the fire is (township, GPS coordinates, nearest road), what fuel
the fire is burning in, what type of fire behavior is being exhibited, is there a water source nearby, and are there any camps or tree plantations
threatened. This information helps Maine Forest Service provide a quicker, more efficient response. To report a wildland fire, obtain fire permits,
or to receive additional information you may call:

Northern Region | Ashland 207-435-7963 Aroostook Waters District Office | Masardis 207-435-6975
Central Region | Old Town 207-827-1800 East Branch District Office | Island Falls 207-463-2331
Allagash District Office | Portage 207-435-6644 Moosehead District Office | Greenville 207-695-3721

For any emergency, call 911

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NMW Campsite InformationASHLAND REGION TELOS REGION
Township
SitesLittle Munsungan Lake T8R9 2 y y Umbazooksus West T6R13 4 1 y y y
SheltersChase Brook Road T10R9 2 y y yUmbazooksus East T6R13 2 1 y y
Water AccessMunsungan Falls T8R9 3 y y yKellog Brook T6R12 3 y y y
Vehicle AccessMalcolm Branch T9R8 2 2 y y yIndian Stream T7R12 2 y y
Canoe AccessMooseleuk Dam T10R9 3 2 y yIndian Pond T7R12 6 2 y y y
Camper AccessN. Br. Machias River T11R7 6 2 y y yHaymock Lake T8R11 8 y y y
TownshipMachias Bridge T11R7 2 y y yCliff Lake T8R12 5 1 y y y
SitesMachias River T11R7 1 y y yPillsbury Deadwater T8R11 2 y y y
SheltersChase Lake T9R10 3 1 y y ySpider Lake T9R11 3 1 y y y
Water AccessRagged Mountain Pond T9R10 2 y y yLittle Pillsbury Pond T8R11 4 2 y y y
Vehicle AccessJack Mountain T11R8 3 y yCoffeelos South T6R11 3 y y
Canoe AccessS. Br. Machias River T10R7 2 y y yCoffeelos North T6R11 2 y y y
Camper AccessPratt Lake T11R9 1 1 y y y TOTAL 44
Island Pond T10R10 2 1 y y
Machias Lake Dam T12R8 3 1 y y ST. JOHN RIVER

20-Mile Bridge T12R8 3 1 y y y Turner Bogan T8R17 2 y y
Flaws Bogan T8R17 1 1 y y
Little Clayton Lake T12R8 1 y y Flaws Bogan Camp T8R17 1 y y
Moosehorn Crossing T12R7 2 1 y y y
Upper Elbow Pond T10R10 1 y y Southwest Branch T9R17 1 y y
Doucie Brook T10R17 2 y y
Peaked Mountain Pond T10R10 3 y y Knowles Brook T10R16 1 y y
Russell Crossing T11R8 3 1 y y y
Musquacook Stream T12R11 2 y y y Northwest Branch T10R17 1 y y
Ledge Rapids T11R16 2 1 y y
McNally Pond T11R10 2 y y y Moody Campsite T11R16 3 1 y y y y
2nd Musquacook Lake T11R11 6 2 y y y
Squirrel Pond T11R10 1 1 y y y Red Pine T11R16 4 2 y y y y
Burntland Brook T11R16 2 1 y y
Beaver Sprague T11R7 3 3 y y Nine-Mile Campsite T12R16 2 y y
Weeks Brook T11R8 1 y y y
Smith Brook T9R9 1 y y East Nine-Mile T12R15 1 y y y
Connor Farm T13R15 1 y y
Big Hudson Brook T10R9 3 y y Seven Islands T13R15 3 2 y y
Munsungan Thoroughfare T8R10 1 y
Little Moosehorn T8R10 2 y y Priestly Campsite T13R14 2 1 y y y y
Simmons Farm T14R14 2 1 y y
Kelly Brook T11R14 5 y y y Big Black Rapids T15R13 3 1 y y
Squirrel Mountain T11R13 2 y y
Ross Lake T10R15 3 1 y y y Ferry Crossing T15R13 2 1 y y y y
Seminary Brook T15R13 2 1 y y y y
TOTAL 82 Longs Rapids T16R13 2 1 y y y

ALLAGASH REGION Castonia Farm T16R12 2 y y y y
Ouellette Brook T16R12 2 y y y
Little Falls Pond T17R11 1 y y Ouellette Farm T16R12 3 1 y y y y
Fall Brook Lake T18R10 3 1 y y y
Little Black River Pit T19R12 3 1 y y y Fox Brook T16R12 3 2 y y y y
Poplar Island Allagash 1 1 y y y
Upper Little Black T19R12 1 y y TOTAL 49
Little Black River T19R12 2 1 y y y
Chimenticook Stream T17R13 2 y y y
West Twin Brook #1 Allagash 1 y y FISH RIVER REGION

West Twin Brook #2 Allagash 1 y y Gleason Brook T13R7 1 y y y
Carr Pond T13R8 4 y y y
West Twin Gravel Pit Allagash 1 y y y Fish River Falls T14R8 8 2 y y y
Blue Pond T13R13 1 y y y
Deadeye Bridge T18R13 3 y y Fish Lake T14R8 5 1 y y y
Big Brook T14R10 3 1 y y y
3rd Pelletier Pond T16R9 3 y y y Fox Brook T13R9 3 1 y y y
Ben Glazier T14R12 1 y y
Big Black River Road T15R13 2 y y y TOTAL 24

Wells Campsite T16R13 1 y y AROOSTOOK RIVER REGION

Big Black Fall Site T15R13 1 y y y Munsungan Branch T8R8 1 y y
Connors Cove T18R10 7 y y y
TOTAL 34 Mooseleuk Branch T8R8 1 y y
Lapomkeag Stream T9R7 1 y y
Houlton Brook T9R5 1 y y
TOTAL 4

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Township
Sites
Shelters
Water Access
Vehicle Access
Canoe Access
Camper Access
Township
Sites
Shelters
Water Access
Vehicle Access
Canoe Access
Camper Access

RAGMUFF/SEBOOMOOK REGION CAUCOMGOMOC REGION

Lane Brook T2R4 4 1 y y y Caucomgomoc Landing T7R15 5 1 y y y
Leadbetter Falls T2R18 3 y y y Caucomgomoc Dam T6R14 3 1 y y y
Leadbetter Pit T2R18 3 1 y y y Henrys Island T7R15 1 y y
Gilberts Crossing T2R4 3 1 y y y Rowe Thoroughfare T7R15 1 y y
Lane Brook (Boundary Rd) T3R4 1 y y y Round Pond North T7R14 4 1 y y
Cheney Pond T3R4 3 y y Round Pond Inlet T7R14 1 y y
Penobscot Dam T4R4 4 1 y y y Lost Pond T5R16 2 y y
Penobscot Pd (Ice Box Pit) T4R4 1 y y y Russell Stream T4R16 1 y y y
Long Pond T3R5 4 1 y y y Big Bog T5R18 4 y y y
Dole Pond T3R5 4 1 y y y 5th St. John Bridge T6R17 2 y y y y
Dole Brook T3R5 1 y y 5th St. John Dam T6R17 1 y y
Hurricane Pond T5R20 1 y y Wadleigh Pond Beach T8R15 1 y y
Hurricane Stream T5R19 2 1 y y Wadleigh Pond T8R15 3 1 y y y
Snake Campsite T4R18 6 1 y y y y Wadleigh Pond South T8R15 1 y y y
Nulhedus Pit T1R4 1 y y St. Francis Lake T8R16 2 y y y
Little Lobster Lake T3R14 2 1 y y y Baker Lake North T7R17 5 1 y y y
35-Mile Campsite Dole Twp 1 y y Baker Lake South T7R17 1 y y
TOTAL 44 Boulet Campyard T7R17 2 y y
Turner Pond T7R16 2 y y y
OXBOW REGION Crescent Pond T9R15 2 y y y
Lapomkeag Field T8R8 2 1 y y y Johnson Pond Island T8R14 2 y y
Millinocket Stream T8R8 2 y y y Elm Stream T4R16 2 y y
Munsungan Stream T8R9 2 1 y y y TOTAL 48
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Camping in the North Maine Woods
Camping permits are issued at the checkpoints upon entrance to the North as attractive as authorized campsites, fall hunters prefer sheltered loca-
Maine Woods area. Camping is allowed at the more than 300 designated, tions rather than windswept lake shore campsites.
marked camping areas for a two-week maximum time limit per campsite.
The North Maine Woods map in this publication shows campsite locations. Outhouse Update: North Maine Woods is currently using an active en-
There are two types of campsites available for use: zyme (Bio Quest SST-850) for the treatment of outhouse solids. We ask
that visitors do not dump lime, deodorizers, trash, or liquid materials into
Authorized Campsites: These campsites are marked on the NMW map outhouse openings. These foreign substances will either kill or greatly
and are listed here for reference. While all campsites are rustic, there are reduce the effectiveness of the enzyme.
steel fire rings, cedar picnic tables and toilets at the authorized campsites.
Fires may be carefully built in the steel fire rings, and many of the campsites Campsites on Google Earth: Campsite locations within the North
have picnic shelters. A Maine Forest Service fire permit is not required. Maine Woods are shown on Google Earth. Visit our website (www.north-
mainewoods.org) to download this new feature found on the homepage.
Designated Fire Permit Campsites: These are locations where over- In addition to showing campsite locations, there are photos and a written
night camping is allowed but where building campfires requires a Maine description of each campsite to help you decide which campsite to visit.
Forest Service fire permit. The locations of designated fire permit camp-
sites are shown on the NMW map. These campsites have fewer facilities Please carry your trash out. Do not leave trash at your campsite or along-
than authorized campsites. Although some fire permit campsites are not side roads and waters.

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Maine’s Forest Rangers
in the North Maine Woods
Maine Forest Rangers protect

Maine’s forest resources and

homes from fire, respond to

disasters and emergencies

and enhance the safe, sound,

responsible management of

the forest for this and future

generations. This mission

extends into the North Maine

Woods and a dedicated group

of men and women serve JON BLACKSTONE, CHESUNCOOK GARY COOK, SEBOOMOOK
every day to protect what is 25 years of exeperience 36 years of experience
so valuable to us all. Here is a
snapshot of those in uniform Favorite Memory Favorite Memory
that you may encounter while Seeing some of the same people and families Teaching and sharing with my kids the
enjoying your time camping, come back to their favorite spots year after beauty within the North Maine Woods. We
canoeing, fishing, hunting or enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping
just exploring. year. “You really get to know some of the
people over the years; they even make sure experiences.
they stop in at the station just to say “Hi.” I’ve
even had people drop off presents for the Fire Prevention Message
kids when they were younger. Lots of great It’s a privilege, not a right, to recreate on
private or public lands. Please be a good
people in the Maine outdoors.” steward in order to preserve this outdoor
recreational experience for years to come!
Prevention Message
It will always be easier and cheaper to prevent

a wildfire than to put one out! Play Safe.

JUSTIN CARNEY, MASARDIS TODD WEEKS, MASARDIS RICHARD MARTIN, ALLAGASH
18 years of experience 32 years of experience 20 years of experience

Favorite Memory Favorite Memory Favorite Memory
I was a Chief for MFS helicopter operations Seeing the same people year after year visit- Canoeing the St John River and visiting each
at the Churchill Dam festivities last summer. ing the NMW. The St. John River campsite of the campsites with NMW’s personnel. It
In directing water drops during a demon- is great knowing there was peace and tran-
stration I was able to cool the crowd off on inspection trips are always a good time.
a hot day with a residual mist. The second quilly in the remote areas of the NMWs.
drop coincided with a wind shift which left Fire Prevention Message
The one thing you should always do is make Fire Prevention Message
me a bit wet as well. Fun was had by all! Recreate safely and understand that it is
sure you have drowned your campfire! a privilege to use land that doesn’t belong
Fire Prevention Message to you! Don’t abuse your ability to use the
Remember, only YOU can prevent wildfires!
North Maine Woods.
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MARK BERUBE, ST PAMPHILE CARSON HARTMAN, PORTAGE ARNOLD MARTIN, ALLAGASH
35 years of experience 4 years of experience 31 years of experience

Favorite Memory Favorite Memory Favorite Memory
Went on a canoe trip down the St. John Yearly Trip with NMW staff from Baker Lake Being with the Whole Allagash District in an
to Priestly Bridge checking out campsites overnight stay in St Pamphile. As evening
River from Baker Lake to the town of for fire prevention and fixing up the sites as winds down one ranger was in the shower
Allagash. Went down with employees of needed. These trips have also allowed me to and one wise guy returns from the cellar after
NMW. This was a 3 day trip and got to see hear some great history from Al Cowperth- turning the hot water shut off. What a laugh
a lot of new area. This was right after ice we all had. Those were the good old days.
out. Stopped at all campsites along river waite about the NMW.
and did inspections on all. Was quite an Fire Prevention Message
Fire Prevention Message Remember, we all have to work together to
experience for me. Please make sure to extinguish any cooking preserve what we inherited from the previ-
or heating fire. It only takes one mistake to ous generations. Let’s not forget the hard
Fire Prevention Message work they have done. By continuing by their
It is Illegal to Leave any Fire Unattended. ruin it for everyone. example, we will be able to proudly leave it for

Please put all fires out. future generations.

ROBBY GROSS, DISTRICT RANGER, LANCE MARTIN, DISTRICT RANGER, JOE MINTS, DISTRICT RANGER,
MOOSEHEAD
EAST BRANCH ALLAGASH
21 years of experience 29 years of experience 24 years of experience
Favorite Memory
Favorite Memory Favorite Memory
Enjoying the vast forest of the North Maine Helping with a 1000 acre fire in my back yard Listening to Al Cowperthwaite talk about
the history of the St. John River watershed
Woods and interacting with landowners, in the Town of Allagash on May 25, 1992.
contractors, recreationists, and North and his early days working with Mahlon
Maine Woods staff to ensure the preserva- Fire Prevention Message Bither in the North Maine Woods.
tion of the forest for future generations. A forest fire is like a runaway train, once it Fire Prevention Message
is moving it is hard to stop and does a lot
Fire Prevention Message of damage. Please prevent the start of any This Is God’s Country. Why Set It On Fire
This won’t happen to me is a common and Make It Look Like Hell.
perspective. You can never be too safe unauthorized and unwanted fires.
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ment and precautions to ensure your fire
is safe when burning and that it is dead out

before you leave.

FOUNDATIONAllagash Wilderness Waterway

By Paul Johnson

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW) winds north within the landscape of
a working forest in northern Maine. The river corridor has a rich legacy, from its
days as a principal travel and trade route for native people, through the lumber-
ing days of the 19th and early 20th centuries, to its present status as a 92-mile
state-administered unit of the National Wild and Scenic River System. Today we
celebrate “The Allagash” for its outstanding wilderness experiences. It is indeed
a cherished destination within the North Maine Woods for canoeists, kayakers,
anglers, hunters, and nature enthusiasts.

Due to limited State financial resources, the fact that the Waterway is not intend-
ed for intensive visitor use, and the costs of conserving the natural areas of the
Waterway and interpreting the natural and cultural character of the area, the Wa-
terway’s mission and goals cannot be attained without supplemental resources.
The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation (AWWF) was created in 2012 as a
non-profit corporation with a mission to enhance the wilderness character of the
Waterway, protect its environment, preserve its historic and cultural values and
foster knowledge and understanding of the Waterway. A volunteer organization,
with no permanent staff, the Foundation works collaboratively with the Bureau of
Parks and Lands and the AWW Advisory Council to raise funds from private and
public sources to supplement, not replace, necessary state funding for the AWW.
The AWWF is committed to preserving the Waterway’s wilderness character and
the values it represents so that it will be cared for by future generations.

To date the AWWF has funded projects including: youth initiatives to introduce St.
John Valley youths to multi day trips on the Allagash, a comprehensive inventory
and condition assessment of all AWW campsites, implementation of a work plan
to restore and repair campsites and landings based on the priorities established
in the assessment, purchase for the State of Maine the Lock Dam Lot, the only re-
maining parcel of land within the AWW restricted zone not already owned by the
State, and Phase 1 of Storied Lands and Waters, a comprehensive inventory and
assessment of the cultural and historic resources within the AWW.

The Butler Conservation Fund, the Davis Conservation Foundation, the Quimby
Family Foundation, L.L. Bean, and private individuals have provided funding for
these projects.

Looking to the future, AWWF project priorities include completing the Storied
Lands and Waters which includes Phase 2, the long-range interpretive plan stem-
ming from Phase 1, and Phase 3, a school education program about the Allagash
attuned to state curriculum requirements. In 2017, the Youth Initiative will be ex-
panded to include two trips for St. John Valley students and one trip for students
in the Millinocket area. The Foundation has a long-term goal of ensuring that every
young person who lives in a gateway community to the area has the opportunity
before s/he graduates from high school for a multi-day experience on the Allagash.

As you enjoy your time in the North Maine Woods please consider that support
from everyone interested in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway will preserve its
wilderness character and the values it represents. More information about the
AWWF and how you can help can be found at awwf.org.

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photo by Paul Johnson John's Bridge Memorial

The Maine Division of the Society of American Foresters (SAF) dedicated a monument on Friday, July 22, 2016, to fourteen
migrant workers who perished in a vehicle accident that occurred Sept. 12, 2002, when crossing the Allagash River at John’s
Bridge in T9 R13 WELS in Piscataquis County. Placing the memorial at the accident site was not possible due to its location
on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. As an alternative, North Maine Woods made a site available at Six Mile Checkpoint
on the American Realty Road in Garfield Plantation, west of Ashland, to allow completion of the project that began in 2002.
The workers were from Honduras and Guatemala and were employed by Evergreen Forestry Co., a contractor working
at the time on lands managed by Seven Islands Land Co. The service on July 22 dedicated a granite monument with the
engraved names of the 14 men who died in the accident and the name of a lone survivor.
Fund-raising efforts to establish a memorial were initiated in 2002 by members of the Student Chapter of the Society
of American Foresters at the University of Maine, Orono. Seven Island Lands Co. contributed additional funds needed to
complete the project.
The memorial service was attended by members of the Maine Division of SAF, employees and other representatives of
major land owners, employees of the Maine Department of Conservation and several migrant workers from Horizon For-
estry LLC of Virginia, who employ H2B workers from Honduras that return each summer to work in the Maine woods. Two
of the workers attending the memorial service on July 22, were related to workers who perished in the accident in 2002.
Several speakers from the attending organizations made presentations at the memorial service. Deacon Al Burleigh and his
wife Sonja from Catholic Charities of Maine in Houlton led the group in prayer and reflection.

Kneeling, left to right: Angel Amaya, Marvin J. Sarabia, Juan Feo Amaya and Incan Moreno. Standing, left to right: Fredis
Sarabia, Jose Hector Amaya, Carlos Acosta, Denis Otilio Mejia, Nilcel Mejia, Miguel A. Sarabia, Johny Ricardo Galvez,
Darwin Velasquez and Reynaldo Martinez Moreno.

Members of the Maine Division
of the Society of American
Foresters included, kneeling
left to right: Kirby Ellis and Ron
Lemin. Standing, left to right:
Kris Hoffman, Ken Laustsen,
Tony Filauro, Jessica Leahy and
Laura Audibert.

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The Rules Ha or d Brook Big Rapids Access
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The rules governing the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Both summer and winter ac-
were established to protect the Waterway and its users. St. J Eliza Hole ver Casey cess points to the AWW are
These rules contain important information on several Brown Brook Rapids Rapids designated and managed.
subjects, such as the limitations placed on the use of Please refer to the AWW rules
boats, motors, canoes and authorized access points. Allagash RiWest Twi for the locations of authorized
Please refer to the rules when planning your trip. For a East launch sites, hiking trails and
copy of the rules, please contact: n Brook Gerald Brook winter access points.

Northern Region Twin Brook Rapids Party Size
Bureau of Parks and Lands
106 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401 McKinnon Brook Twin Brook Groups of more than 12 per-
Phone (207) 941-4014 Farm Br Spring Bank Rapids sons of any age, including trip
leaders and/or guides, are pro-
The Trip ook Finley McGargle Rocks hibited from traveling the Alla-
Michaud Farm (1) Bogan Big Brook gash Wilderness Waterway or
Ability, desire and time are among the most important camping at AWW campsites.
factors to consider when planning the type of trip you Allagash
wish to undertake. Some visitors will want to engage Falls For current water levels, visit
a guide, outfitter or experienced canoeist. Others may http://waterdata.usgs.gov/me/
wish to arrange for float plane transportation into or maine.gov/AllagashWildernessWaterway McKinnon Brook Allagash RiBen Glazier Brook McKeen Brook McKeen nwis/current/?type=flow
out of the Waterway. Info on outfitters, guides and float Ram Lake CFS (cubic feet per second) be-
plane services is available from North Maine Woods. St. John R Bogan Brook ver Bass Brook say Brook low 500 means that the rocks
Savage Brook Allagash Wilderness Waterway are starting to show. CFS
The longest trip through the Waterway starts at Telos itaker Brook Burntland Brook Other Public Lands below 250 means that people
Lake and ends at West Twin Brook, a distance of about Harding Brook Waterway Ranger Camp are searching for the channel
92 miles. This takes 7 to 10 days. It is wise to allow extra iver Canoe Access and dragging a lot.
time, since some days strong winds make canoeing on Trailerable Boat Launch
the large lakes very difficult. With extra time built into Croque Brook Musquacook Portage Along the Way
your schedule, you will not be tempted to venture onto Ch Deadwater Waterway Campsites
the lakes during dangerous conditions. ase Brook Lock Dam: The earthen dam
(number of cells) was built in 1841 to divert the
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Dam, which is mostly lake, or from Umsaskis Lake to Rips Sporting Camp (private) into the East Branch of the Pe-
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LiDAR

A MULTITUDE OF USES IN FORESTRY

By Chris Huston, Irving Woodlands 90% of the roads final location without stepping out of the of-
fice and in a fraction of the time. A computer model can offer
What is it? LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Rang- routes based on business rules and build a three dimensional
ing, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of profile of a road, which provides for operational efficiencies as
a pulsed laser to measure distances against a known location. the road is being cut and built. This planner can now spend the
For a forestry application, this is typically performed by fly- time on that road looking at the last 10% of the most important
ing a plane with a highly accurate gps unit on board, which variables for environmental and economic consideration. The
logs very specific latitude and longitude, as well as a detailed stream crossings that cannot be avoided can be sized to the
elevation to form your “known location.” Laser pulses are most advanced engineering models available, as the drainage
shot towards the earth, and when the sensor receives a re- area is extremely accurate. The benefits gained both environ-
turn or bounce back of the laser, the distance is calculated mentally and economically, revolutionize this process.
by using the speed of light. In addition to that initial return,
a subsequent set of returns are calculated which generates From an inventory perspective, revolutionary isn’t a strong
millions of highly accurate locations with X,Y and Z coordi- enough word to illustrate the impact that LiDAR has had. It
nates also known as a point cloud. This differs from just an essentially provides a three dimensional image of the forest,
XY coordinate, such as latitude/longitude, because it has the which can then be measured and categorized. Previous aerial
Z coordinate which allows for a three dimensional location. It imagery was coupled with an intensive ground survey to group
is kind of like standing in a spot and marking it with a gps and stands with similar characteristics to estimate forest inventory.
then using a rangefinder to see how far away everything is and This was fairly accurate on the big picture. It is now a three
computing all of that information. Once all of those points are dimensional measurement of the stand that is confirmed with
compiled into the point cloud, the sky is the limit with how to a light sampling effort to authenticate the data. The user can
interpret that data and the products that can be generated. then decide what level of detail works best for their application
and stands can be grouped at multiple levels, going all the way
Why is this important in forestry? LiDAR is a tool that land down to an individual tree level if so desired. Accurate mea-
managers and foresters are finding to be extremely helpful in surements including, but not limited to tree height, diameters,
many of their decisions. For instance, when a road is planned, volumes and live crown ratios are available with LiDAR data and
much effort is put into making sure that the road goes in the a trained user.
correct location. This means factoring in all sorts of environ-
mental considerations and constraints, and many operational The forest industry is changing, but it is far from dying as some
rules and considerations. Forest inventory management has reports have labeled it. Rather it is reinventing itself at a rate
historically proven to be a challenge. Picture how tough it is that has surpassed many people’s expectations. The future will
for retail stores to know exactly what is on the shelf at any undoubtedly hold its challenges, but the better prepared and
given time, then consider managing a forest. Products grow the more information available in the industry, the easier those
over time, have a “shelf life” for when they are merchantable, challenges will prove. There is a huge resource here in Maine
dozens of environmental constraints, and spread across mil- and that in and of itself is not something to take lightly.
lions of acres of land. These are just a few of the challenges of
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Some of the products derived from LiDAR, that have proven
to be extremely beneficial for these managers include, but are
not limited to; Hillshade Modeling (removes all trees and veg-
etation to show the ground beneath), Digital Elevation Model
(shows exact ground heights and slopes), Canopy Height
Model (shows the tree canopy heights), as well as a whole
gamut of enhanced forest inventory metrics (relative to tree
size and volume).

From the road building perspective, a road planner, with an el-
evation model accurate to within inches, can now accomplish

obinson Lumber Company first started operations in the St. when he was sixteen. Rock rakes were not common then and it was
Pamphile, Maine region in the 1930s. William Robinson was of painstaking work walking for miles behind the equipment picking up
rocks and throwing them to the roadside. Since Bruce’s start beside
RRussian descent and settled in Estcourt (Pohenegamook), Que- his father in 1975, he has seen a lifetime of changes in the woods from
horses twitching logs, horses pulling steel sleds of wood, to tractors,
bec in his early years. He was well known for his ability to pick apart log then skidders, and now mechanical harvesting. He remembers skidders
jams during river drives on streams and rivers. One dry spring he was first arriving in 1967.
asked to help free log jams along the St. John River in northern Maine.
After he worked that drive he decided to stay in that area settling in St. When asked what his father taught him, Bruce mentioned learning that
Pamphile which was a settlement on the Maine and Quebec border. He you can control some things but for those that you cannot control you
created the first driving dam on the Big Black River and was in charge have to adjust to deal with them. “Take the weather for example. You
of many log drives from there to Van Buren in the 1940s. It was at this can’t change it so you learn your way around it. In our situation, that
time that Bill started his own logging company working with area land- means getting equipment that has traction and maneuverability, so even
owners to harvest wood. In addition to working in the Maine woods, Bill under very adverse conditions we can continue operations.”
Robinson also was appointed the customs officer for the St. Pamphile
border crossing. Repairs are another area that can affect not just your profits but also
your existence in business. “We believe in the difference between the
Wilfrid “Willie” Marquis moved to St. Pamphile from Baker Brook, New cost of purchase and the cost of ownership, and that philosophy has
Brunswick in 1944 and went to work for Bill Robinson, eventually worked helped us reduce the expense of repairs and the headache of downtime,
his way up to be Bill’s manager. Willie purchased the business from Bill which are luxuries that nobody in the business can afford.”
in 1960. He married Frieda Bernard and they had seven children: Billie,
Jessie, Linda, Jackie, Bruce, Judy and Darlene. Robinson Lumber’s equipment fleet currently includes two grapple skid-
ders, two delimbers, one feller buncher, plus road construction equip-
Son Bruce started working with his father at a young age. Bruce says that ment. “Even though my father was very conservative in his spending
one of his less favorite jobs was picking rocks behind the road grader
Lumber Company
Robinson

Bruce Marquis
and his truck

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and taught me never to spend money that I didn’t already have, he al- And while equipment has changed, the value of a contractor’s reputation
ways insisted that getting the right equipment was the right thing to do.” has remained the same. “We’re in it together. The landowners have a
They stick to a very strict preventative maintenance schedule perform- big responsibility, and as a contractor, we carry part of the burden too,
ing a lot of the work on site with their own staff which greatly reduces as more people come into the woods, including recreational visitors like
repair expenses. One major change over the past few years is that most campers, hunters, snowmobile riders, we are all under public scrutiny.”
maintenance tasks now require a computer to check on the equipment’s
operational status. Today the Robinson Lumber Company office is still located next to the
Maine-Quebec border and is within sight of the U.S. and Canadian Cus-
In addition to having up- to- date equipment, Bruce also lists his employ- toms offices. Bruce’s sister Jackie Marquis manages the office. They
ees as a key element of their operation. “My father was a true believer in currently have a staff of twelve to fifteen people and hire a number of
treating people as you would want to be treated yourself, and he never independent contractors to help them with operations.
let me forget that golden rule.” Equipment operator safety and comfort
remain a number one priority and this is taken into consideration every Looking at what the future may bring to the contractors of northern
time they purchase equipment. This is important for people who spend Maine, Bruce comments on how professional forest management has tak-
ten or twelve hours working on their own deep in the woods. “You do en hold across the board. Landowners as well as contractors understand
it because you care about your employees and because it makes good that their tomorrow depends on the way they treat the forest today. “The
business sense. Equipment that is state -of -the- art with safety and future of our business is in our hands. We are committed to working the
comfort features will increase an operator’s production level.” forest as if it was our own, with concern for the forest environment. If we
don’t manage it right, it won’t reproduce well in the future.”
Bruce says mechanical harvesting has been a good change allowing a
processor operator to selectively cut what is required for a specific tract While this article was developed after interviewing Bruce and Jackie Mar-
such as only harvesting fir and leaving spruce. Processors and forward- quis, some details were taken from a 2006 article written by Dean Swartz
ers have helped extend the season allowing operations to continue with- for The Northern Logger & Timber Processor Magazine.
out damaging the ground even in wet conditions.

In Business For Nearly 80 Years

Bruce and
Jackie Marquis

Center photo:
Steve Hafford
and Martin
Taggett

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Penobscot River
Comfortable Campsites
Leisurely Flat Water
Exciting Rapids

Upper West Branch Big Eddy to Ambejejus is mixed flat water and rapids with several falls
and stretches of heavy rapids. Canoe groups who wish to run the Lower
The Upper West Branch and Lobster Lake area offer pleasant canoe- West Branch should be experienced and use extreme caution due to the
ing and camping. Canoeing groups usually put in at Roll Dam Campsite, many rapids and falls. Several portages are also required. Refer to the
Penobscot Farm or Lobster Lake. It is a leisurely three day trip to Umba- AMC Canoe Guide.
zooksus Stream or five to seven day trip to the take out at the former
site of Chesuncook Dam. Paddlers encounter quick water only from Big Campsites
Island to Little Ragmuff and (at very low water) Rocky Rips. Lobster Lake
is a popular camping spot for canoeing and fishing groups. Groups us- Camping is allowed only at sites designated by the Bureau of Parks and
ing Lobster Lake should be aware that high winds can cause dangerous Lands. All sites are primitive, many accessible only by watercraft. All sites
waves. Caution is recommended in the use of small watercraft. have a fire ring, table and outhouse. Fire permits are not required; how-
ever, fires must be contained in fireplaces provided, fire pans or por-
Chesuncook Lake table stoves. Visitors are limited to no more than 7 consecutive nights.
The Bureau of Parks and Lands may authorize an extension on a day to
Chesuncook Lake is the third largest lake in the state, with a flowage day basis. Tents or other equipment cannot be left unoccupied on any
length of 29 miles. High winds can cause dangerous waves. Be careful. site more than one night and sites must be vacated by noon on the last
Chesuncook Village is a popular stopping spot for canoe groups. In by- day of the permit. If you are not interested in primitive camping there
gone days, the village had over 100 year-round residents, a school, post are commercial campgrounds and camps in the West Branch area.
office, stores, church, hotel, boarding house and an organized town gov-
ernment. Today the village boasts two sporting camps, a modest store, Camping Fees: Under 10 years of age is free. $6.00 per night per
several seasonal camps and a church that has Sunday services during
June, July and August. person for residents. $12.00 per night per person for non-resi-

Lower West Branch dents. Plus a 9% lodging tax.

The Lower West Branch offers easy access for camping and fishing Organized Groups
groups. The “Golden Road” is a primary land management road used for
the transportation of forest products and runs parallel to the river for 10 Groups of more than 30 people are prohibited. Groups of more than
miles from Abol to Ripogenus Dam. Ripogenus Dam to Big Eddy contains 12 people are restricted to using designated group campsites. Group
very severe rapids runable only by an experienced team in a whitewa- campsites are marked by a on the map. Trip leaders of boys and
ter craft. It is recommended that groups wishing to run the Lower West girls camps licensed by the Department of Human Services are required
Branch make arrangements with a whitewater rafting company. by law to obtain a permit from the Department of Inland Fisheries and
Wildlife in advance of the trip.
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The overall goal of the project is to identify Maine’s forest product market capa- annually, according to industry analyst Brian McClay of Montreal. So
bilities and competitiveness, and quantify Maine’s future wood supply, so we can why are the mills along the Penobscot gone, leaving a pulp wood
develop a Vision & Roadmap for Maine’s future forest products economy. The market gap of about 20 percent or 2 million tons? It’s because of a
results will encourage private investment in industrial, commercial, and other fundamental change in the marketplace.
economic development in this important regional industry.
Smaller mills that haven’t specialized and produce less than
As proposed, this project would cost $2.4 million over three 200,000 tons annually are closing not only in the U.S.,
years. Phase 1 funding from the U.S. Economic Develop- but in Canada and other countries. Although Chi-
ment Administration (EDA) has been granted, and an na has hardly any forest resources, it account-
MTI grant will provide the 20 percent matching funds. ed for 26 percent of global consumption
An application for Phase 2 funding will be submitted and production of paper and paperboard,
to EDA in fall 2017. and 93 percent of the growth in demand
for pulp in the past decade, McClay said.
The project will be guided by a 10-12 person execu- Massive pulp mills, some producing 2 mil-
tive committee, comprised of the four forest indus- lion tons annually, are opening around the
try organizations (Maine Forest Products Council, world to meet China’s demand. Add in the
Small Woodland Owners of Maine, the Professional strong U.S. dollar and it’s not surprising small-
Logging Contractors and Biobased Maine), the Maine er paper/pulp mills find it hard to compete.
Forest Service, the University of Maine, and the
subcommittee chairs. Six teams of experts are Maine’s larger mills are diversifying as
addressing global markets and benchmarking, quickly as our capital intensive in-
wood fiber availability, business needs and dustry allows. Much of the global
opportunities, transportation infrastruc- growth is in tissue, such as toilet
ture, combined heat and power plants and paper and paper towels. That’s
emerging technologies. Some of the exciting why Woodland Pulp in Baileyville
emerging technologies are biofuels, nano- invested $120 million in two tissue
cellulose, wood sugars, composites and cross machines. Markets for packaging
laminated timbers. and specialty papers are growing,
too, so those products have been
Findings will be integrated into a summary docu-
ment that outlines recommendations to build a added in Madawaska, Skowhegan, West-
strong, long-term forest industry. A marketing effort brook, Jay and Rumford. In February, Sappi
will also be developed to showcase strengths and attract announced a $165 million investment at its
capital investment and connect prospects to business re- Skowhegan mill to upgrade a paper machine to
sources in Maine. expand both capacity and capability to produce
a variety of consumer packaging products.
Why should you care about our industry? First, because
whether you live in rural, urban or suburban Maine, the In the solid wood sector, our sawmills are well
forest economy’s estimated 2016 impact of $8.5 billion capitalized. Irving opened its Ashland mill in
and 33,538 jobs matter. Second, forest landowners are es- 2014 because of the anticipated increase in
sential to Maine’s tourism industry because most adhere to housing starts. It is already expanding its kiln ca-
a unique Maine tradition – allowing public access for recre- pacity. The Huber and Louisiana Pacific panel facili-
ation on millions of acres of forestland. ties are hiring more staff to meet demand.

Another reason to care is the industry’s sustainability efforts, including Our biomass energy sector (including wood pellets) has
8.3 million acres certified as sustainably managed by independent, third-party been affected by lower costs for oil and natural gas, creating market
auditors, one of the highest percentages in the nation. An important measure of uncertainty for almost 2 million tons. A biomass bill passed by the
sustainable management is the relationship between how much timber is grown Maine legislature in 2016 is a two-year stopgap plan to help loggers
and how much is harvested. In 2015, estimated growth exceeded harvest by 55 who were hit with loss of markets, while lasting solutions are sought.
percent, the highest level since 1971, just before our forests were devastated by Loggers, landowners and sawmills depend on biomass fuel outlets
spruce budworm. for their sawdust and bark, so they’re working together to revive
these important markets.
Finally, Maine is still a great place for a forest industry. Our state has incredible
assets that will only become more valuable as the world’s population increases. The global economy is evolving rapidly and there are clearly many
challenges ahead, but Maine’s forest products industry is reinventing
Now to everyone’s second question: What the heck is going on in our paper sec- itself to meet them.
tor? Globally, paper/paperboard is still a growth industry, increasing 1.7 percent
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Moose Hunt Memories

by Sarah Maxcy

When I first received the news that I had been selected for the 2016 Maine Moose Hunt, I couldn’t believe it. Feeling a little guilty after having
only entered for 3 years, I knew this was going to be a very special trip; a possible once in a lifetime trip. For years, my father-in-law, Richard,
has been speaking of Dave Conley and his wonderful Canoe the Wild guide service. He strongly suggested we give Dave a call and get signed
up immediately for a moose hunt.

After months of preparation, September 25th was finally here! We had the
trucks prepped and ready to roll to the North Maine Woods, a place I had ac-
tually never been to after being a midcoast Maine native my whole 31 years.
Sunday afternoon my husband and I met Dave and his crew, the husband and
wife team of Judy and Elbridge Cleaves. They are two very down to earth people
who worked that whole week to make our living experience comfortable. And
that it was!

Meals were prepared perfectly every day, breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert
(one was a cake for all 3 of our birthdays that week!). Monday started out bright
and early, 4 am to be exact. Breakfast was a feast, which we needed to fuel our-
selves for how much we were on foot that day!

Day one consisted of seeing 4 cows, enough for me to feel like this trip was going to be a success no matter what day we got a bull. About 10
minutes before legal hunting ended, we had the most heart pounding moment with a bull interacting back and forth with us just out of sight.
I would say the most interesting way of calling a moose is when you take a canoe paddle and rake it against tree branches to act like you are
challenging a bull.

Tuesday proved again this would be a great trip. I finally had my first bull sighting, starting by witnessing a cow and then watching the bull follow
her was incredible. Getting off the roads and hiking deep into the North Maine Woods proved to be worth it, being on foot, tracking, calling
and then having interactions like you would never believe proved to be memorable.

Wednesday was most certainly entertaining with one bull being called right in front of us (not our trophy) and the end of the day another
monster, but just not the best shot considering it came out of the woods with branches all over itself, quite a humorous sight.

Thursday, September 29th finally came after a long, strenuous but amazing week so far, it was Richard’s birthday. At legal hunting time, a little
too dark to hit the thick woods, we decided to walk the road. With Dave calling, we had a bull interested. We called him in for what seemed
like 40 seconds; it happened to be about 40 minutes. The trophy bull stepped out directly in front of us and with husband, Jon, by my side, I
finally took my first shot with him backing me up with the second. We did it! A majestic bull moose. A moment in my life I will most certainly
never forget. The moose fell about 30 yards from the road, thank God!

Now the real work begins. Once all of our picture taking was complete, Judy and Elbridge were reached with the satellite phone and they
arrived soon after. Being the expert, Dave, with our help, quartered the moose. We then dragged the moose quarters out on jet sleds, and
humorously, Jon carried the head out with a backpack, perfect for another photo-op!

Plans for the day were made. We headed back to camp, cleaned up, packed some dinner for the road and then headed to the tagging station in
Ashland, 80 miles east of camp. The famous Gateway Variety was an experience in itself, seeing numerous trucks coming in with their trophies.
The day came and went, successfully tagging, going to the butcher, and driving all 80 miles back to camp.

Finally, I got to sleep-in the following day, which happened to be my birthday! Coffee, breakfast and stories were consumed that next morning.
We were able to enjoy another beautiful day in the North Maine Woods. Camp was better than I had imagined. The trip was better than I had
imagined. And well… the moose meat is what you would imagine... amazing! If you ever get selected for a Maine moose permit, I highly suggest
Dave Conley being your first phone call! Or maybe for a canoe trip down the Allagash with Dave. That’s my family’s next adventure!

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surveys at wood turtle streams and rivers using standardized guidelines that were Please enjoy, but do not disturb any wood turtles that you
developed collaboratively by this group. This coordinated approach will allow for might come upon. Population studies have indicated that
biologists to identify the best remaining sites and most important river systems for the loss of even a small number of adults can cause an entire
wood turtles across the entire region. Stream surveys for wood turtles in Maine population to disappear. Should you find a wood turtle (or
are being conducted by MDIFW and partners including the University of Maine any turtle) in the road, you may move them to the roadside in
Presque Isle, University of Maine Fort Kent, Unity College and the American Turtle the direction that they were traveling. Never remove a wood
Observatory. Surveys for wood turtles are carried out by a team of 2–4 surveyors turtle from the wild, as this and roadkill are two major causes
that spend approximately 1 hour searching a 1 kilometer stretch of stream habitat of population decline. Also, do not move them far from
per visit. When a member of the team finds a wood turtle the team stops to collect where they were found. They have a specific home range
data on the location of the turtle as well as habitat and environmental data including and will attempt to return to it, often perishing along the way.
weather conditions and temperature of the air and water. Information about each
individual turtle is also collected and before turtles are released they are each given a Funding for work on wood turtles and other Maine reptiles
unique ID number by filing small notches permanently into the turtle’s shell. and amphibians is provided by contributions to the Maine
Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund (Loon License Plate
Across Maine there are relatively few locations with the right habitat characteris- and Chickadee Check-off) and State Wildlife Grants from the
tics to support robust wood turtle populations. Where these rare sites occur in the USFWS.
relatively unpopulated and heavily forested landscape of northern Maine, wild wood
turtle populations stand a good chance of flourishing without the need for human If you encounter a wood turtle in Maine, MDIFW would like
intervention. In many areas of the wood turtle’s range elsewhere, the threats of busy to know. Please contact Reptile, Amphibian, and Invertebrate
roads, habitat fragmentation and loss to development and farming, and illegal poach- Group biologist Derek Yorks at [email protected].
ing have taken a significant toll on populations. Just as it is a regionally important
area for better known and iconic species such as Canada lynx, moose, brook trout
and spruce grouse, the woods of northern Maine may also prove to be a particularly
important part of the world for the wood turtle.

The Maine Wildlife Conservation Council (MWCC) is a coalition of sport- MAKE SAFETY
ing and conservation organizations (including North Maine Woods) that A PRIORITY!
are unified in defending Maine’s scientific wildlife management programs
and our outdoor heritage. BE CAUTIOUS WHEN RECREATING
NEAR HYDROPOWER FACILITIES.
In 2013-14, MWCC led the campaign to oppose referendum Question 1, a WATER CONDITIONS CAN CHANGE
ballot issue that would have undermined the Department of Inland Fisher- QUICKLY AND WITHOUT NOTICE.
ies and Wildlife’s nationally recognized black bear management program Pay attention to your surroundings and
by banning the three most effective tools used to manage Maine’s large respect all signs and warning signals.
and healthy bear population.
Life Jackets Save Lives.
Today, the Maine Wildlife Conservation Council is still working with part- Always wear yours.
ners and the public to raise both funding and awareness in an effort to brookfieldrenewable.com
protect Maine’s sporting community and our scientific wildlife manage-
ment programs. If you have an interest in your hunting and outdoor rec- www.northmainewoods.org | 31
reation future, please find more information on the groups’ activities at
www.mainewildlifeconservationcouncil.org and/or send a contribution to:
Maine Wildlife Conservation Council, PO Box 5540, Augusta, Maine 04330.

Ted Forest 241lbs Tony 195lbs
Dave O'Brien 238lbs Sasha 204lbs

Bob 230lbs Ryan Brazeau 190lbs
Jacob Bouchard 209lbs
Wade Kelly 195lbs

Steve Kaczynski & Jayson Lucarelli 192lbs Martin Somers 192lbs Bob Layton & Jayson Lucarelli

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Brandon 182lbs Butch Truesdale 230lbs

Jimmy Busque & Pete Michaud 241lbs Jayson Lucarelli & Brandon Lachance 229lbs
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Message from the Maine Warden Service

Maine’s game wardens welcome you to the North Maine Woods! Maine’s backcountry is unrivaled in the east and many of you have made it a
destination for that very reason. The remoteness and vastness of the North Maine Woods poses some risks to those who are not well prepared
for such an adventure. Making sure you prepare for the unexpected is critical in making sure your trip is safe and enjoyable. We ask that you
always provide someone with your trip plans in the event that something happens. If you deviate from your trip plans, let a family member know.
Searches and rescues involve significant resources and are often hazardous to conduct. Many search and rescue missions can be avoided by
using good common sense and being prepared. We ask that you carry a phone or other communication device in the event of an emergency. In
the North Maine Woods, don’t assume your cell phone will work as mobile coverage here is poor and in many cases unavailable. This is another
reason why it is so important to provide trip plans to family members, on the dash of your truck or back at your camp or campsite.
Other key items include bringing plenty of extra fuel, at least one spare tire and a jack, a winch or come-along, a means to make a fire, a shovel,
and some extra food and water in your vehicle in the event your trip gets delayed or you must spend the night in the woods unexpectedly.
Incorporating these simple tips into your North Maine Woods adventure can make a significant difference in locating you quickly and safely
should you become lost or injured during your trip. Maine’s game wardens wish you a safe and memorable trip to our great North Woods. For
more information about our Department, visit us online at mefishwildlife.com.
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Phil Dumond

by Patti Voisine Warden of the Year in 1976, received the Driver Safety Award in 1987, the
Warden Service Commitment for 38 years, and an award given by the Ca-
O ne of the Maine State Game nadian government known as the Loyal Service Award. He was the veteran
Wardens, Philip Dumond warden sought after to train newly instated wardens. He was a member of
is remembered as a legend the Ham Radio Club where his hindsight aided in many difficult situations.
among his peers for the dedication to the He was featured in newspapers, magazines and newscast segments as the
department. Philip was born on September generous, humble game warden who made a home in a remote area.
27, 1931 and raised on the family farm in His skills for gardening and bee keeping were always admired because he
Fort Kent along with his nine siblings and his cared and harvested only to give away to family and friends. Philip never
parents, George and Emma Dumond. had any children, but the bond he has with his nieces and nephews is so
much like a love only a father has in his heart.
Philip Dumond attended local schools and graduated from Fort One may say Philip Dumond is the Henry David Thoreau of the warden
Kent Community High School. Shortly after graduation in 1950, service. His life in the Maine woods became a lesson in itself. In making the
he was drafted to the US Air Force. He dedicated four years of commitment and dedication, Mr. Dumond’s life can only be admired. By
his life to his country stationed in Sheppard, Fairchild, Chanute working and living alone in the Maine woods for so many years, his life was
and Loring Air Force bases. He was trained as an aircraft me- filled with friends, family, culture, knowledge and love for his surroundings.
chanic, mainly on engines. As a mechanic, Mr. Dumond traveled Unlike so many, Phil had the opportunity to attend the greatest orchestras
to Japan to oversee and offer his mechanical skills. known to the human ear and gaze at the most beautiful paintings known
to the human eye and he got to meet the composer and artist known as
While on the GI bill, Phil attended University of Maine for one se- “Mother Nature.”
mester. Because his heart was not into furthering his education, Phil is retired now and lives in Fort Kent where he enjoys visits from family
he sought out a lifetime opportunity to become a Maine State members and his friends.
Game Warden. His first assignment was in Bar Harbor. He then
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During the winter months of 1957, however, the warden service
was in need of a French speaking warden for a district along
the Canadian boundary. The freshman warden took up the chal-
lenge. He covered a total of 720 square miles along the isolated
border of what is known as the Estcourt Station district. This
district was known for its lack of road access and radio commu-
nication and Phil made it his home for over 38 years.

Philip Dumond had many challenges as a game warden. He put
his life at risk with non-law abiding individuals while protecting
the wildlife of this great state. He saved victims of near drowning
experiences and saved many lost hunters by not even thinking of
the dangers which he may have faced with his own life. He was
admired by many.

Phil received many letters of appreciation for his acts of bravery
and kindness as both a game warden and a friend. He was named

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HUBER Katahdin Forest Management photo by Darlene Dumond
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RoadSafety photo by Peter Freeman

The primary goal of all of the landowners in the North Maine Woods is the safety of their employees, contractors,
and the general public. Please give all logging trucks the right of way. The roads in this area were built to move

wood products. When you see a truck coming from either direction, please pull over to let it pass safely.

Visitors to North Maine Woods can improve their own safety by abiding by all the rules of the road, yielding right of way to trucks, (do not expect loaded off-road
trucks to move away from the center of the road), avoiding stopping on bridges and main roads (preferably pulling onto side roads or well out of the road before
stopping), and above all, paying attention and driving prudently.

The focus and efforts on safety by all companies that own and manage lands in the North Maine Woods continues on a daily basis. Part of the safety program is a
cooperative Industrial Roads Safety Committee, which has existed for many years. The committee is an opportunity for representatives of landowning companies
and state natural resource agencies to share concerns that need to be addressed for the safety of workers and the public that utilize the North Maine Woods.

Although overall safety trends in the forest management and industrial logging operations are trending in the right direction, we do not want to become compla-
cent to the risks and challenges of the industry. Everyone has a story about a close call or an unpleasant experience while driving on a woods road in Northern
Maine. The more awareness that can be brought forward by employees, contractors, and the recreational public on any of these issues, the better off everyone
will be in the long run. The goal is to eliminate close calls.

The safety committee initiated discussions to define problems, discuss various approaches to correcting the problems and develop solutions. A very important
challenge is integrating public recreational use with industrial use. Industrial use extends to large, heavy equipment and trucks traveling on the roads as well as
occasionally working in the roads. Since most recreational users are not accustomed to heavy equipment and large off-road trucks, the challenge is one of training
both groups. Frequent meetings of the committee over the last few years led to a number of accomplishments. Involvement of representatives of the trucking
industry on the committee brought valuable input and insights into possible solutions.

A significant accomplishment is a consolidation of “Rules of the Road” which is supported by all members of the committee. The rules are published in three
languages, English, French and Spanish and are made available to all contractors, landowners and trucking companies as well as the recreational public via North
Maine Woods. Extensive training in safe driving has been provided to migrant workers and others, along with first aid training and communication training.

Landowners who are responsible for maintenance of the private road systems began an intensive signage effort, including stop signs, speed limit signs, and
warning signs. All signs use international symbols recognizable by anyone from the US or elsewhere. Mile markers have been placed along most major routes and
are the basis for radio communications between workers and logging trucks, whereby drivers call out location by mile markers to alert others of their location.

Dangerous road situations have been improved through aggressive brush control to improve visibility, widening sections of roads where needed, reconstruction
of dangerous curves and intersections and even re-routing roads where necessary. Some side roads have been named and signed making it easier to get around
and give directions. Frequent maintenance of high traffic areas was initiated in an effort to improve safety.

So please, as you spend time in the North Maine Woods, remember that your safety as well as the safety of those around you is important to everyone. If you
see something that concerns you, or that you question, do not hesitate to share it with the personnel at a North Maine Woods Checkpoint. Although they may
not have an immediate answer for you, they will be more than happy to pass this information on to the proper people. If you need to stop along a road to take
pictures, enjoy a view, or just relax, find a safe spot where there is plenty of room, and you do not impede the general flow of traffic along the road.

Please note that all NMW Checkpoints close in mid-November. Although plowed roads are open to the public during the winter months, be aware that snow
banks and ice can make roads narrower and more treacherous, especially when meeting log trucks and other traffic. Main roads and side roads are plowed to
accommodate the movement of timber and equipment related to the forest industry.

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Landowners and Managers
within the 3,500,000 acres of North Maine Woods

Black River, LLC [5] Prentiss & Carlisle Co, Inc [2]
Clayton Lake Woodlands Holdings, LLC [6]
Dunn Heirs [2] St. John Timber, LLC [4]
Dunn Timberlands, Inc. [5]
Fish River Company [2] Sandy Gray Forest, LLC [4]
Great North Woods, LLC [7]
Griswold Heirs [2] Sylvan Timberlands, LLC [4]
Huber Resources Corp. [4]
Irving Woodlands, LLC Solifor Timberlands, Inc [4]
John Cassidy Timberholdings [2]
Katahdin Forest Management, LLC The Nature Conservancy [6]
Lost River Company [2]
McCrillis Timberlands, LLC [2] Timbervest, LLC: St. Aurelie Timberlands [6]
Merriweather, LLC [3]
Pingree Associates, Inc. [1] Timbervest Partners Maine, LLC [6]

Webber Timberlands [2]

Yankee Fork Corp. [2]

State of Maine

[1] Lands managed by Seven Islands Land Company
[2] Lands managed by Prentiss & Carlisle Management Co.
[3] Lands managed by Wagner Forest Management Company
[4] Lands managed by Huber Resources Corp.
[5] Lands managed by Orion Timberlands LLC
[6] Lands managed by LandVest Inc.
[7] Lands managed by Northwoods Management LLC

North Maine Woods
PO Box 425, Ashland, ME 04732
207-435-6213
www.northmainewoods.org [email protected]

photo by Mark Grant

This publication is made possible through efforts of Any comments or questions related to this publication
editors Sarah Medina of Seven Islands Land Company and its contents may be sent to:
and Barry Burgason of Huber Resources Corporation. It Al Cowperthwaite, Executive Director
was designed and produced by Melissa Arndt of Slingshot North Maine Woods Inc
Multimedia. Front cover photos by Peter Freeman and PO Box 425, 92 Main Street, Ashland, ME 04732
Lonnie Jandreau. or [email protected]