2026 NE timberlands access

[ganghis]

In prep for turkey season I was trying to figure out what timber companies are allowing access in the NE corner.  Here's what I came up with, feel free to add/edit if you have more info.

Arden – No
Boston – Probably not, maybe part of Hancock?
Golden Pond – Probably not, maybe part of Hancock?
Hancock – No unless you're rich and lease
Priest River – Probably (people do it, can’t find official statement)
Riley Creek - ??
Stimson – Yes (read requirements online @ https://stimsonlumber.com/recreation-land/)
System global – Probably not, maybe part of Hancock?
Vaagen Bros – No

[Ridgeratt]

That's pretty much 3/4 or more of the northeast. Might make big game hunting a little more challenging.

[hunter_sean08]

Genuinely curious on the Golden Pond, Boston, and System Global lands that haven't been put up for lease or permits thru Manulife (Hancock). There's still quite a few of them. If they're unavailable, it makes hunting up there that much more difficult.

[hughjorgan]

That's pretty much 3/4 or more of the northeast. Might make big game hunting a little more challenging.

It looks like they are going to start selling access permits starting 7/1 if you go look at their website

[baldopepper]

Not just the timber companies that have made access more difficult.  There's some pretty big chunks around that have sold to private individuals and seems more properties.also leased out for hunting.  A lot of those properties, both timber companies and private, have become almost game preserves when the seasons start. Every year I run into hunters very frustrated because they see a lot of game, but all safely behind no trespassing signs.