Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and rules
Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) Wildlife Management Area is 1,421 acres of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife land in Eastbrook and Franklin, inside WMD 28. 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.
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| Size | 1,421 acres (MDIFW) |
|---|---|
| Towns (MDIFW) | Eastbrook, Franklin |
| Wildlife Management District | WMD 28 |
| MDIFW region | Region C |
| Access points | 1 |
| 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 and Warm Water Species), Ice Fishing |
| Not allowed (MDIFW) | Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. |
| Nearest towns | Ellsworth (11 mi), Bar Harbor (17 mi) and Milbridge (18 mi) |
Where do you get into Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) WMA?
MDIFW lists 1 access point for Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) WMA:
| Point | Where (MDIFW) | Latitude, longitude | Directions (MDIFW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scammon Pond Dam, Eastbrook | 44.68189, -68.26245 | To reach the area from Ellsworth take Route 179 north to Waltham; then take Route 200 east to Eastbrook. In Eastbrook, turn left onto Molasses Pond Road. The dam and launch site are located a short distance up the road on the right. A sign is located at a small parking area adjacent to the dam. |
Source: MDIFW WMA access points.
What are the rules on Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) 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 Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) WMA in 2026-27?
Seasons follow WMD 28: 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 28 | 1,422 | 762 | 12 | 190 |
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 Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) WMA?
Highways within five miles: ME 200, ME 182 and ME 179. Nearest towns: Ellsworth (11 miles), Bar Harbor (17 miles), Milbridge (18 miles) and Winter Harbor (18 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) 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. Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) WMA lies in WMD 28, so its seasons follow that district's.
Where do you get into Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) WMA?
MDIFW lists 1 access point: Scammon Pond Dam, Eastbrook (44.6819, -68.2625).
Can you camp on Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) WMA?
No. MDIFW lists camping, fires and swimming as prohibited on the area.
What WMD is Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) WMA in?
WMD 28. Hunters registered 762 deer and 12 moose in WMD 28'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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