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The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is reminding Mainers and vistors that the vast majority of those who enjoy outdoor adventures in the state do it on private land.
“Maine is extremely fortunate that landowners allow access for outdoor recreation, for without that generosity, there would be very few places to explore,” the department said in a news release. “Respect their property and take the extra step to show your gratitude.”
7 WAYS TO BE A GOOD LAND USER
* Always ask for permission
* Learn what matters most to the landowner
* Provided detailed information
* Know your boundaries
* Keep it clean
* Keep it legal
* Say thank you
“It is important to remember that the private land you use for recreation belongs to someone else, just as surely as your car or home belongs to you, and accessing it is a privilege, not a right'” the release said.
WHAT DO PURPLE STRIPES MEAN?
If you see a tree, rock or post painted with a vertical purple stripe, it is a way to let you know the land is not for public use. One vertical “OSHA Safety Purple” stripe at least one inch in width and at least 8 inches in length means “Access by Permission Only” when it is placed on trees, posts or stones between three and five feet off the ground.
IN addition to paint marks or signs, landowners may also, either verbally or in writing, personally communicate to others that access is prohibited. It is unlawful to remove, mutilate, deface or destroy a sign or paint mark that is placed in order to prohibit or restrict access; and it is unlawful to post the land of another without permission of the landowner.
For more information on visiting private land, visit mefishwildlife.com.
