Gawler Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and rules
Gawler Wildlife Management Area is 596 acres of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife land in Belgrade, inside WMD 16. 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.
State public lands and parks (BPL)MDIFW land (WMAs)Gawler WMAMDIFW access pointWMD lineHighway
| Size | 596 acres (MDIFW) |
|---|---|
| Towns (MDIFW) | Belgrade |
| Wildlife Management District | WMD 16 |
| MDIFW region | Region B |
| Access points | 1 |
| What MDIFW lists to do here | Walking, Wildlife Watching (Eagles and Osprey, Deer, and Water Birds), Hunting (Big Game, Small Game, Upland Game, Waterfowl), Trapping |
| Not allowed (MDIFW) | Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. |
| Nearest towns | Oakland (9 mi), Augusta (9 mi) and Waterville (10 mi) |
Where do you get into Gawler WMA?
MDIFW lists 1 access point for Gawler WMA:
| Point | Where (MDIFW) | Latitude, longitude | Directions (MDIFW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta Road (Route 27) | 44.47982, -69.85012 | There is a small turnout on the road where two vehicles may park. This access point is mostly a flooded, wooded swamp wetland and access is difficult. People may be interested in accessing this WMA for trapping or hunting but should come prepared and dressed for the conditions. |
Source: MDIFW WMA access points.
What are the rules on Gawler 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 Gawler 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 | 596 | 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 Gawler WMA?
Highways within five miles: ME 27, ME 8, ME 11, I-95, ME 23 and ME 135. Nearest towns: Oakland (9 miles), Augusta (9 miles), Waterville (10 miles) and Winthrop (10 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Gawler 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. Gawler WMA lies in WMD 16, so its seasons follow that district's.
Where do you get into Gawler WMA?
MDIFW lists 1 access point: Augusta Road (Route 27) (44.4798, -69.8501).
Can you camp on Gawler WMA?
No. MDIFW lists camping, fires and swimming as prohibited on the area.
What WMD is Gawler 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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