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Policy Regarding Hunting and Trapping on KLT lands

KLT believes in allowing hunting on the properties that it owns, including those it acquires through donation, whenever possible. Note that this policy does not apply to lands on which KLT holds a conservation easement, since these lands are owned by other private parties who continue to exercise control over public uses, including hunting, consistent with the terms of the easement. Accordingly, the following policy provides guidance to the public on the issue of hunting on KLT fee-owned lands only.

KLT recognizes that its fee-owned lands contribute to the overall quality of life for inhabitants of and visitors to our communities. KLT is strongly committed to keeping its lands accessible to the public for traditional recreational activities including hunting, where appropriate. Hunting can help to maintain a healthy balance between a game species and the land’s ability to support it; this in turn contributes to ecological diversity and helps native plant and animal communities thrive.

Therefore, KLT allows hunting on most of the lands that it owns. In accordance with Maine law, visitors to these properties may presume that hunting is permitted in the absence of boundary postings or other warnings that state otherwise. Hunters may not erect shelters, blinds, tree stands or other structures on KLT-owned lands.

A small number of properties are closed to hunting, either because KLT has determined that this activity may pose a risk to public safety or out of respect for the wishes of the donor of the land. These parcels are identified with signs or other warnings advising visitors that hunting is not permitted.

Many KLT properties have hiking trails and are visited by individuals and families of all ages. KLT believes that the use of traps on many of its lands may conflict with other recreational activities.

Trapping is permitted on the Parker Pond Headland Preserve under the following condition: Anyone wishing to trap on this property must follow rules established by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. These trapping laws, with some exceptions, require prior written permission from the landowner (KLT) before setting traps.

Trapping on other KLT properties is generally not permitted. However, KLT may consider written requests to use traps on its properties on a case by case basis. Permission may be granted only in writing. This policy includes trapping conducted for research or to control animals that pose a nuisance or threaten endangered species.

Adopted February 28, 2007

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