BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust reminds the public hunting is allowed at of its six preserves, and is committed to providing access to these public lands for low-impact and traditional recreation including hunting, where appropriate.

Thorne Head, Sewall Woods and Whiskeag Creek Preserves in Bath; Higgins Mountain and Weber Kelly Preserves in Georgetown; and Bonyun Preserve on Westport Island are KELTmanaged locations where hunting is. Hunting is not permitted on Green Point Preserve in West Bath and Merrymeeting Fields Preserve in Woolwich due to restrictions placed by the donor.

KELT reminds hikers and hunters to be cautious during the 2012 hunting season.

When hiking on KELT trails or elsewhere during hunting season, wear visible orange clothing and exercise caution. As always, KELT 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 KELT property as other nonhunters are likely present and KELT requests that hunters do not hunt along the trails. Please be aware that families are accustomed to hiking year-round.

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 by contacting each city or town for local regulations and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife agency at <http://www.maine.gov/ifw > www.maine.gov/ifw.