What are you WADing for...
With millions of acres of land, more than 6,000 lakes and ponds, and thousands of miles of rivers, Maine is the perfect place to be. Camping, hiking, birding, wildlife watching, paddling, fishing, and boating, we're all in for the Maine outdoors.
Much of our land is privately owned, and all land users need to work together to make sure these special places are open for generations to come. Treat the land with respect, and be safe and prepared:
- Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
- When on the water, always wear a life jacket! Click here for additional boating safety tips.
- Leave no trace - pick up after yourself and others.
- When venturing on private land, always ask for permission first.
- Bring an emergency kit, complete with plenty of water, food, a fire starter, and more - learn what to bring in our You Alone in the Maine Outdoors (PDF) booklet.
- And remember to prevent tick bites by wearing light-colored pants, closed-toe shoes, and applying EPA-approved bug repellent.
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