My neighbor has a large pile of logs right out by the road on a piece of land with no buildings...pile has been there for years too, but you can bet your boots he'd be launching lead at anyone caught taking some (other than me maybe)
Naa, keep looking through tax maps and ask the local town office. Unless you’re really remote, someone will help ya out.
IF by some chance you do find the owner responsive but still on the fence, you can offer them this waiver form if you’ll be doing any cutting. Liability Wavier That seems to be the number one reason people say no. They don’t want Johnny Bagadonuts on their property cutting into a main artery in his leg and suing them.
Fair enough. I guess I would just like to know if the wood is up for grabs or not. I don’t want to be taking anything that’s not mine without permission.
I’ve looked on the hunting app onX. It doesn’t have anyone’s name associated to the land where the wood is located.
I wouldn't look at hunting apps. County GIS is your ticket to answers. The one thing the Gov't is efficient at, is taxes. Just saying.
That depends on state laws. Some states require permits.. Maine might not. Overall, I'd say do your homework and see where it leads.
Yeah, public land is most often privately owned by a government dept. Sometimes a trust. It's usually not "public". and even when it is use is often restricted to specific activities. Show up at the "public" library after hours and you technically can be arrested for trespassing, usually depending on what you're doing. If you're on the roof, probably at least be asked to leave. If you're a kid skateboarding, probably NBFD, unlesss they've had problems with kids on skateboards causing grief. Even the trails in the "public " woods here you have to stay on the trails. You can't be screwing around on 4-wheelers because it is "public land".
NBourque look at it this way. I don't know if you live rural or urban, doesn't much matter. Do you have your property surrounded by No trespassing signs? Some here do.. I don't. I have signage at the road, and that's the extent. I don't mind my neighbors "much".. mouthy chihuahua's I'm not a fan of.. but that's completely different. You wouldn't want people tromping through your property, and neither do others. State land. Well it's to you to determine the cost factor should you get caught. We can help you find the right course, but after that it's up to you. Happy hoarding.
If it's private land you need permission. If it's state land you need a permit. Gathering: Hunting, Fishing & Gathering: Bureau of Parks and Lands: Maine DACF
I try to get the okay before taking any wood. If wood is sitting close to the road and no sign posted then its free game around these parts. Ive asked local and state police when they stop and im cutting roadside and have got the okay from them.
I will not set foot on private property without permission, State property without a firewood permit. Haven't used one in 10 or so years due to a bunch of stupid rules. I've found that by developing relationships with property owners over time & treating their property with respect I have unlimited access to about 1200 acres of private land & more wood than I'll ever be able to burn/sell/use. Use the GIS data, find the owner & ask. Done well you may get sole rights to a metric crap ton of wood.
