Dickwood Lake Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and rules
Dickwood Lake Wildlife Management Area is 3,832 acres of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife land in Eagle Lake, inside WMD 2. 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)Dickwood Lake WMAMDIFW access pointWMD lineHighway
| Size | 3,832 acres (MDIFW) |
|---|---|
| Towns (MDIFW) | Eagle Lake |
| Wildlife Management District | WMD 2 |
| MDIFW region | Region G |
| Access points | 2 |
| What MDIFW lists to do here | Walking, Canoeing, Wildlife Watching (Eagles and Osprey, Deer, Moose, and Water Birds), Hunting (Big Game, Small Game, Upland Game, Waterfowl), Trapping, Fishing (Cold Water Species) |
| Not allowed (MDIFW) | Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. |
| Nearest towns | Eagle Lake (3 mi), Fort Kent (11 mi) and Madawaska (22 mi) |
Where do you get into Dickwood Lake WMA?
MDIFW lists 2 access points for Dickwood Lake WMA:
| Point | Where (MDIFW) | Latitude, longitude | Directions (MDIFW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dickwood Lake, Eagle Lake | 47.06498, -68.64218 | Access to the management area is off the Devoe Brook Road in the town of Eagle Lake. The road begins off Route 11 in Eagle Lake across from the elementary school. While most of it is fit for 2-wheel drive, there are occasional washout areas better suited for 4×4. |
| 2 | Gilmore Brook Road | 47.10031, -68.64264 | Follow Route 11 approximately 4 miles north from Eagle Lake, then turn west onto Gilmore Brook Road. |
Source: MDIFW WMA access points.
What are the rules on Dickwood Lake 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 Dickwood Lake WMA in 2026-27?
Seasons follow WMD 2: deer firearms November 2 to 28 (residents only day October 31), archery October 3 to 30, muzzleloader November 30 to December 5. Moose by permit: September 28 to October 3 (bulls only); October 12 to 17 (bulls only); October 26 to 31 (antlerless only).
| WMD | WMA acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Moose, 2025 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMD 2 | 3,835 | 240 | 319 | 160 |
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 Dickwood Lake WMA?
Highways within five miles: ME 11. Nearest towns: Eagle Lake (3 miles), Fort Kent (11 miles), Madawaska (22 miles) and Grand Isle (27 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Dickwood Lake 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. Dickwood Lake WMA lies in WMD 2, so its seasons follow that district's.
Where do you get into Dickwood Lake WMA?
MDIFW lists 2 access points: Dickwood Lake, Eagle Lake (47.0650, -68.6422) and Gilmore Brook Road (47.1003, -68.6426).
Can you camp on Dickwood Lake WMA?
No. MDIFW lists camping, fires and swimming as prohibited on the area.
What WMD is Dickwood Lake WMA in?
WMD 2. Hunters registered 240 deer and 319 moose in WMD 2'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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