BATH

Hunting is allowed at six Kennebec Estuary Land Trust six preserves, the preservation group said in a news release.

Thorne Head, Sewall Woods, and Whiskeag Creek in Bath, Higgins Mountain and Weber Kelly in Georgetown, and Bonyun Preserve on Westport Island are on the list of preserves where hunting is permitted.

Hunting is not allowed on Green Point Preserve in West Bath or Merrymeeting Fields Preserve in Woolwich, due to restrictions placed by donors.

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust reminds hikers and hunters to be cautious during the 2012 hunting season. When hiking on Kennebec Estuary Land Trust trails or elsewhere during hunting season, wear visible orange clothing and exercise caution. As always, the Land Trust urges dogs to be on leash.

Hikers should note that according to Maine law, hunting on Sunday is not permitted; however brightly colored clothing is still encouraged.

Hunters are asked to use extra caution while on Kennebec Estuary Land Trust property as other nonhunters are likely present, and the Land Trust requests that hunters do not hunt along the trails. Families are accustomed to hiking yearround.

Deer stands are by permission only — and only as allowed by state law. Stands must be away from trails and marked with hunter’s name, address and phone number. No metal can be put in trees, and cutting of trees or brush is not permitted.

No motorized vehicles are allowed at any time.

Further information on hunting rules is available from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, or call 442-8400.