Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and rules
Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) Wildlife Management Area is 181 acres of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife land in T6 R7 WELS, inside WMD 5. MDIFW lists 1 access point 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)Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) WMAMDIFW access pointWMD lineHighway
| Size | 181 acres (MDIFW) |
|---|---|
| Towns (MDIFW) | T6 R7 WELS |
| Wildlife Management District | WMD 5 |
| MDIFW region | Region F |
| Access points | 1 |
| What MDIFW lists to do here | Walking, Boating, 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 | Patten (15 mi), Island Falls (22 mi) and Oakfield (25 mi) |
Where do you get into Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) WMA?
MDIFW lists 1 access point for Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) WMA:
| Point | Where (MDIFW) | Latitude, longitude | Directions (MDIFW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scraggly Lake Road | 46.15832, -68.66336 | Take Rte 59 out of Patten through Shin Pond to the Grand Lake Road. Continue on Grand Lake Rd and then turn onto the Scraggly Lake Road. Cross Sawtelle Brook. The parking area is just ahead on the left. |
Source: MDIFW WMA access points.
What are the rules on Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) 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 Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) WMA in 2026-27?
Seasons follow WMD 5: 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 5 | 181 | 201 | 271 | 265 |
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 Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) WMA?
Nearest towns: Patten (15 miles), Island Falls (22 miles) and Oakfield (25 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) 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. Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) WMA lies in WMD 5, so its seasons follow that district's.
Where do you get into Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) WMA?
MDIFW lists 1 access point: Scraggly Lake Road (46.1583, -68.6634).
Can you camp on Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) WMA?
No. MDIFW lists camping, fires and swimming as prohibited on the area.
What WMD is Francis Dunn (Sawtelle Deadwater) WMA in?
WMD 5. Hunters registered 201 deer and 271 moose in WMD 5'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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