Fahi Pond Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and rules
Fahi Pond Wildlife Management Area is 794 acres of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife land in Embden, inside WMD 13. MDIFW lists 3 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.
MDIFW land (WMAs)Fahi Pond WMAMDIFW access pointWMD lineHighway
| Size | 794 acres (MDIFW) |
|---|---|
| Towns (MDIFW) | Embden |
| Wildlife Management District | WMD 13 |
| MDIFW region | Region D |
| Access points | 3 |
| 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 (Cold and Warm Water Species), Ice Fishing |
| Not allowed (MDIFW) | Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. |
| Nearest towns | North Anson (2 mi), Madison (6 mi) and Anson (7 mi) |
Where do you get into Fahi Pond WMA?
MDIFW lists 3 access points for Fahi Pond WMA:
| Point | Where (MDIFW) | Latitude, longitude | Directions (MDIFW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fahi Pond, Embden | 44.90919, -69.91095 | Take the Fahi Pond Road north approximately 2 miles from Routes 201A/8/16 in North Anson. Then turn right onto the access road, marked with a large Department sign. |
| 2 | Hancock Pond Access | 44.95660, -69.96215 | From Route 16 in North Anson, travel north on Embden Pond Road. After 4 miles, turn left to stay on Embden Pond Road. Travel approximately 4 miles north. Access road is on the left. |
| 3 | Sandy Pond Access | 44.91493, -69.91379 | The Sandy Pond boat launch (hand-carry access) is located north of the Fahi Pond access. Travel 1.5 miles north of Eames Road on the Fahi Pond Road, and the Sandy Pond boat launch will be on the left. |
Source: MDIFW WMA access points.
What are the rules on Fahi Pond 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 Fahi Pond WMA in 2026-27?
Seasons follow WMD 13: 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. Moose by permit: September 28 to October 3 (bulls only); October 12 to 17 (bulls only).
| WMD | WMA acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Moose, 2025 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMD 13 | 795 | 1,466 | 1 | 61 |
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 Fahi Pond WMA?
Highways within five miles: ME 16, ME 8, US 201A, US 201, ME 234 and ME 43. Nearest towns: North Anson (2 miles), Madison (6 miles), Anson (7 miles) and Bingham (7 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Fahi Pond 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. Fahi Pond WMA lies in WMD 13, so its seasons follow that district's.
Where do you get into Fahi Pond WMA?
MDIFW lists 3 access points: Fahi Pond, Embden (44.9092, -69.9109), Hancock Pond Access (44.9566, -69.9621) and Sandy Pond Access (44.9149, -69.9138).
Can you camp on Fahi Pond WMA?
No. MDIFW lists camping, fires and swimming as prohibited on the area.
What WMD is Fahi Pond WMA in?
WMD 13. Hunters registered 1,466 deer and 1 moose in WMD 13'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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