Steep Falls Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and rules
Steep Falls Wildlife Management Area is 4,010 acres of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife land in Baldwin and Standish, inside WMD 21 and 15. MDIFW lists 4 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)Other state landSteep Falls WMAMDIFW access pointWMD lineHighway
| Size | 4,010 acres (MDIFW) |
|---|---|
| Towns (MDIFW) | Baldwin, Standish |
| Wildlife Management District | WMD 21, WMD 15 |
| MDIFW region | Region A |
| Access points | 4 |
| 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) |
| Not allowed (MDIFW) | Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. |
| Nearest towns | Steep Falls (next to it), Standish (4 mi) and Cornish (5 mi) |
Where do you get into Steep Falls WMA?
MDIFW lists 4 access points for Steep Falls WMA:
| Point | Where (MDIFW) | Latitude, longitude | Directions (MDIFW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standish | 43.80349, -70.65379 | From Route 11 in Steep Falls, take the Acres of Wildlife Road north |
| 2 | Route 114, Standish | 43.83063, -70.60619 | |
| 3 | Boundary Road | 43.78410, -70.63019 | From Route 113 in Steep Falls, take the Boundary Road east |
| 4 | Route 11 | 43.84650, -70.64910 | Approximately 0.8 miles from the intersection of Route 114 and Route 11 in East Sebago. There is a small pull-off on the south side of Route 11. |
Source: MDIFW WMA access points.
What are the rules on Steep Falls 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 Steep Falls WMA in 2026-27?
Seasons follow WMD 21: 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.
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 Steep Falls WMA?
Highways within five miles: ME 11, ME 113, ME 25, ME 114, ME 117 and ME 107. Nearest towns: Steep Falls (next to it), Standish (4 miles), Cornish (5 miles) and Naples (8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Steep Falls 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. Steep Falls WMA lies in WMD 21 and 15, so its seasons follow that district's.
Where do you get into Steep Falls WMA?
MDIFW lists 4 access points: Standish (43.8035, -70.6538), Route 114, Standish (43.8306, -70.6062) and Boundary Road (43.7841, -70.6302), and more in the table on this page.
Can you camp on Steep Falls WMA?
No. MDIFW lists camping, fires and swimming as prohibited on the area.
What WMD is Steep Falls WMA in?
WMD 21 (3,882 acres) and WMD 15 (129 acres). Hunters registered 3,708 deer and 0 moose in WMD 21'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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