Chesterville Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and rules
Chesterville Wildlife Management Area is 1,145 acres of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife land in Chesterville, inside WMD 16. MDIFW lists 2 access points for it. Hunting is allowed, with MDIFW's rules for its WMAs.
Data updated October 2026. Boundary and access points: MDIFW's WMA layers. Seasons: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons.
State public lands and parks (BPL)MDIFW land (WMAs)Chesterville WMAMDIFW access pointWMD lineHighway
| Size | 1,145 acres (MDIFW) |
|---|---|
| Towns (MDIFW) | Chesterville |
| Wildlife Management District | WMD 16 |
| MDIFW region | Region D |
| Access points | 2 |
| What MDIFW lists to do here | Walking, Canoeing, Wildlife Watching (Eagles and Osprey, Deer, and Water Birds), Hunting (Big Game, Small Game, Upland Game, Waterfowl), Trapping, Fishing (Warm Water Species) |
| Not allowed (MDIFW) | Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. |
| Nearest towns | Chisholm (3 mi), Livermore Falls (4 mi) and Wilton (7 mi) |
Where do you get into Chesterville WMA?
MDIFW lists 2 access points for Chesterville WMA:
| Point | Where (MDIFW) | Latitude, longitude | Directions (MDIFW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dam Access | 44.55110, -70.08652 | From Routes 2/27 in Farmington Falls, take Route 41 to Route 156. Then take Route 156 south to North Chesterville. Take Zion Hill Road south to the dam. The WMA can be accessed via boat from the parking area adjacent to the dam. The entire stretch of Little Norridgewock Stream is navigable by canoe or kayak; however, during low water conditions, a short 250 foot section upstream of the dam must be portaged. Upstream of the low-water portage section, Little Norridgewock Stream is navigable as far south as Porter Lake, nearly six river miles upstream. |
| 2 | Chesterville | 44.54117, -70.10797 | The upland portions of the WMA can be accessed by walking along the Brunswick Road, from the intersection of Brunswick and Borough Roads. The Brunswick Road is currently not maintained, but access may be possible as seasonal road conditions allow. Occasionally a locked gate is in place at the end of Brunswick Road. Depending on water levels, boaters can access Little Norridgewock Stream from the outlet of Norcross Pond. |
Source: MDIFW WMA access points.
What are the rules on Chesterville WMA?
MDIFW: "Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. Some WMAs have recreational vehicle trails which are managed by local ATV and snowmobile clubs. Please visit the local ATV or snowmobile club's website for trail information." Hunting and trapping are welcome under MDIFW's rules for its WMAs: stands or blinds left more than one day need a permit and the owner's name and address, permanent structures are not allowed, trapping and hunting over bait need a permit, and game cameras may be used if labeled.
From MDIFW WMA access points.
When can you hunt Chesterville WMA in 2026-27?
Seasons follow WMD 16: deer firearms November 2 to 28 (residents only day October 31), archery October 3 to 30, muzzleloader November 30 to December 5 and December 7 to 12.
| WMD | WMA acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Moose, 2025 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMD 16 | 1,146 | 4,395 | 0 | 14 |
Seasons: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons. Harvest: MDIFW's figures by town, added up by district. Added up by FilledTag from MDIFW's figures by town: each town is counted in the district that holds its centre, so a town on a district line counts wholly on one side.
How do you get to Chesterville WMA?
Highways within five miles: ME 17, ME 133, ME 41, ME 156, ME 4 and ME 134. Nearest towns: Chisholm (3 miles), Livermore Falls (4 miles), Wilton (7 miles) and Farmington (9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Chesterville WMA?
Yes. MDIFW welcomes hunting and trapping on its WMAs, with rules: a removable stand or blind left more than a day needs a permit and the hunter's name and address, permanent stands are not allowed, and trapping or hunting over bait needs a permit. Chesterville WMA lies in WMD 16, so its seasons follow that district's.
Where do you get into Chesterville WMA?
MDIFW lists 2 access points: Dam Access (44.5511, -70.0865) and Chesterville (44.5412, -70.1080).
Can you camp on Chesterville WMA?
No. MDIFW lists camping, fires and swimming as prohibited on the area.
What WMD is Chesterville WMA in?
WMD 16. Hunters registered 4,395 deer and 0 moose in WMD 16's towns in 2025, adding up MDIFW's town figures.
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Where these facts come from
- Boundary, acres and towns: MDIFW Wildlife Management Area boundaries. Access points, rules and directions: MDIFW WMA access points.
- Seasons: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons. District harvest: MDIFW white-tailed deer harvest by town; MDIFW moose harvest by town; MDIFW black bear harvest by town.
- Public land around it: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1). Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
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