Wilderness Realty

Probably the most important “duty” a landowner should undertake is the delineating and maintenance of property lines.  This is imperative when undertaking a timber harvest.  It also can be helpful if there are any trespass issues.  Knowing where your property is located on the face of the earth can go a long way for a landowner’s peace of mind.

 If your property has been previously marked out, simply go out and “refresh” the lines.  The most common practice is to blaze (take out a chunk of wood with an ax) the previously marked trees and paint the blazes.  You can “fill in” with new blazes/paint on trees that are between and in line with the older marked trees.  This practice is useful because it employs other potentially younger trees as older blaze trees die.  Spray paint from a hardware store works well but forest supply stores sell paint specially made for this purpose; it is more expensive but lasts longer. 

 If your land is not marked, you will need to employ the services of a surveyor.  Surveyors will research the registry of deeds, produce a map and mark out the boundaries of the property.  There is a cost for this work and this is another reason to maintain your lines.  One way to reduce your survey cost is to have the surveyor mark the boundary with flags and then you can go out and blaze/paint the trees.  Don’t wait too long, the flagging deteriorates with weather and lasts about 1 year.

 The best times to blaze/paint lines are early spring before the leaves sprout, late fall after leaf fall, and warmer winter days especially late winter when there is a good crust for snowshoeing but still enough ice to get across bogs and swamps.

 Property line maintenance can be hard work.  You need to be in good physical shape.  Don’t let this be an excuse for not maintaining your property lines.  Take your time and do sections.  Have a friend or relative help out.  If you are just physically unable to do the work yourself, hire a marking crew.

 Remember, whether you do the work yourself or hire it out, boundary line maintenance is a value added endeavor for YOU as a landowner.

INVEST IN YOUR HUNTING FUTURE!

 October is traditionally the start of the hunting season in Maine.  This is when hunters ply the woods and waters of the State for small game and waterfowl.  The hunting season actually started last month for bear, local geese and urban deer.  The month of November is deer season when the sport really steps into high gear.  Grouse and inland duck season continue into December.  Sea duck hunting winds down in mid January and the long hare season is finally over at the end of March.

 Maine is a rural state with ample game populations.  Just outside the built up portions of the city and towns, there are millions of acres that potentially can be hunted.  Some of this land is owned by the State and is open to hunting.  Private land can be hunted as well; provided that it is not posted.  Over the past several decades, the amount of private land available for hunting has been decreasing.  This puts more pressure on the State lands.

 Some folks have discovered a way to guarantee their hunting future.  They bought Maine LAND.  This is a great way to preserve your hunting heritage and ensure that you and your children have a place to hunt.  Maine land is relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to the rest of the eastern seaboard.

 Wilderness Realty has been specializing in this type of land for 20 years.  Check out our inventory on our website (www.wildernessrealty.com) or better yet call (207-947-7957) and talk with a knowledgeable broker.  All our brokers hunt and our DB has a college degree in Wildlife Management.

 Some notable properties in our current listings:  41 acres in Dexter with two streams, paved road frontage and power; just $59,900.  How about 45 acres in Dover-Foxcroft, off the beaten path only $47,900; or 88 acres in Fairfield with a hardwood ridge for only $89,900.

 Call about our unadvertised special in Solon (it’s not even on our website); nearly 200 acres with a stream, beaver ponds, hardwood ridge, and miles of trails.  If you don’t get us on the first try, leave a message.  We are probably out hunting and will get back to you after dark.

RIGHT NOW is prime time for fall foliage viewing.  The western mountains, Moosehead Region and northern Maine are peak.  Central Maine should be peaking next week.  Mid coast and Southern Maine will be soon after that.  Bottom line; THERE IS SOME COLOR EVERY WHERE IN MAINE.

 October weather in Maine is quite comfortable with mild days and cool nights.  Fall harvests are nearly complete and there are many roadside stands selling apples, cider, pumpkins and other fall goodies.  The summer crowds are gone and there is plenty of lodging available.

 While you are here, consider viewing some of our properties.  We have some really nice land parcels in Central Maine, the western mountains and Aroostook County.  Our brokers are available both weekdays and weekends.  Give us a call and set up a time for a showing.