wildlife management district · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
WMD 23
Maine, United States
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About WMD 23
WMD 23 is a wildlife management district in Maine, United States, set by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. It covers about 2,420 km² (934 mi²). Towns inside it include Augusta, Waterville and Belfast.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 23
- Area
- 2,420 km²
- Area (miles)
- 934 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 95 km² of public or protected land inside it, 4% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife | 59 | 2% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 22 | under 1% |
| Sebasticook Regional Land Trust | 7.8 | under 1% |
| Maine Minor Civil Division | 6.0 | under 1% |
| Midcoast Conservancy | 5.5 | under 1% |
| CARLTON POND WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 4.2 | under 1% |
| Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area | 4.2 | under 1% |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust | 2.4 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 8.9 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Sep 14, 2026 to Nov 7, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | firearm, residents source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 2, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 5, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 7, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026 | muzzleloader source |
| American crow | Jan 15, 2027 to Mar 31, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 30, 2027 to May 1, 2027 | bearded source |
| Wild turkey | May 3, 2027 to Jun 5, 2027 | bearded source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for WMD 23
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is WMD 23 (wildlife management district)?
About 2,420 km² (934 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMD 23?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 95 km² of public or protected land, 4% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMD 23?
This page lists 8 seasons a person has checked against Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to WMD 23?
In the same unit system: WMD 16, WMD 17, WMD 22, WMD 25, WMD 26 and WMD 29.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.