Narraguagus Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and rules
Narraguagus Wildlife Management Area is 1,766 acres of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife land in Cherryfield, 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 | 1,766 acres (MDIFW) |
|---|---|
| Towns (MDIFW) | Cherryfield |
| 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) |
| Not allowed (MDIFW) | Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. |
| Nearest towns | Milbridge (6 mi), Winter Harbor (16 mi) and Jonesport (18 mi) |
Where do you get into Narraguagus WMA?
MDIFW lists 1 access point for Narraguagus WMA:
| Point | Where (MDIFW) | Latitude, longitude | Directions (MDIFW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherryfield | 44.64720, -67.96807 | From Machias head south on Route 1; then turn north onto Route 193 in Cherryfield; then, after about 12 miles turn left onto Lane Road; follow Lane Road south through the blueberry fields and forest for 7.5 miles; then turn left and travel 1 mile; then turn right and follow the road to the end, where you will find a small parking area and a metal WMA sign. Part of Lane Road is also known as Patten Road (shown on some mapping applications as a line that does not correspond to the actual path of the road). |
Source: MDIFW WMA access points.
What are the rules on Narraguagus 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 Narraguagus 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 | 1,767 | 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 Narraguagus WMA?
Highways within five miles: ME 193, ME 182 and US 1. Nearest towns: Milbridge (6 miles), Winter Harbor (16 miles), Jonesport (18 miles) and Bar Harbor (20 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Narraguagus 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. Narraguagus WMA lies in WMD 28, so its seasons follow that district's.
Where do you get into Narraguagus WMA?
MDIFW lists 1 access point: Cherryfield (44.6472, -67.9681).
Can you camp on Narraguagus WMA?
No. MDIFW lists camping, fires and swimming as prohibited on the area.
What WMD is Narraguagus 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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