Hunting
Hunting for waterfowl and whitetail deer is allowed at several of the IIT preserves by permission. Hunting is allowed at the Herbert/Mill Dam, Bachelor, Hutchins Island, Hutchins Marsh, and Blueberry Hill preserves, at the Heckel/Schrodinger property and at the Cregar Center (Saturdays only). One hunter, or group of hunters, may make a reservation to hunt a single preserve for up to a week at a time on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations open on June 15th for the upcoming season. Hunters must fill out the permission form (available below) and submit it to the office in person or email to: dtutor@islesboroislandstrust.org .
Please Note: IIT preserves are not State or Federal Public Lands. IIT is a non-profit land trust supported solely by donations from our members. We own and maintain the properties as part of our mission to enrich island life. This includes maintaining orchards, blueberry fields, native grasslands, fields, managing invasive species, and habitat restoration. Please consider becoming a member of IIT to support our on-going conservation efforts.
IIT Hunting Policies
Hunting limited to 3 hours after the start of legal hunting in the morning and 3 hours before the end of legal hunting in late afternoon.
No crossbows - as per local regulations.
No ground blinds, No hunting deer from the ground.
No long-term tree stands or game cameras. Tree stands and game cameras are only allowed during each hunter’s reserved time, and must be clearly marked with hunter’s name, phone number, and address, as required by law.
Tree stands and game cameras must be placed at least 50 yards from trails and out of sight.
Report killed and un-recovered or wounded deer to IIT.
Remove (preferred) or bury gut piles.
No hunting at the Turtle Head, Hinkle, Narrows and Broad Point Preserves.