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The Supersport Program

Outdoor’s people and businesses supporting Maine’s Fish and Wildlife Department’s Landowner Relations Program

The Supersport Landowner Relations Program is working to ensure recreational access to Maine’s outdoors. The program is funded by the sale of Supersport certificates at $20.00 each. A Supersport certificate does not allow any hunting or fishing privileges, but money generated by the sale of Supersport certificates goes directly to support the Landowner Relations Program of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

Maine has a unique history of public access to private land. Approximately 94% of the state’s land area is privately owned and more than 10 million acres of working farms and forests are open to the public. The Landowner Relations Program is a special service of the Maine Warden Service that seeks to maintain that tradition by promoting responsible use as well as addressing problems. Proactively, the program has produced brochures on “Landowner Liability Explained” and “Access to Private Land is a Privilege Not a Right.” Among the problems the program has addressed are property damage, illegal dumping and trespass, all of which would have lead to land closure (posting) if not resolved to the satisfaction of the landowner. Although it is a statewide program, the conflict resolution emphasis is on smaller parcels in rural and suburban areas, where the potential for conflict/access denial is greatest.

Anyone may purchase a Supersport certificate: residents, nonresidents, hunters, anglers, trappers, hikers, kayakers, canoeists, nature watchers, bicyclists and guides can all become Supersports. Even if you do not buy a license, you can still purchase a Supersport certificate wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

The following supporting businesses offer discounts as a way of saying "thank you" for supporting improved relations with the private landowners in Maine. You may also purchase a Supersport hat embroidered with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife logo. As you will see, contributing $20 towards the Landowner Relations Program comes with a significant number of ways to more than recover your investment.

Businesses providing incentives to become a Supersport:

  1. Mac’s Trading Post, Houlton* — 10% discount on most items.
  2. Ben's Trading Post, Presque Isle * — 10% discount on selected items.
  3. Indian Hill Trading Post, Greenville* — 10% discount on selected items.
  4. Kittery Trading Post, Kittery —$5.00 off any purchase of $25.00 or more; or $10.00 off any purchase of $100.00 or more.
  5. Northwoods Sporting Journal — 1 year subscription $13.00 half price.
  6. Maine Sportsman — 1 year subscription $12.50 half price.
  7. North Maine Woods Inc., Ashland - one day free use or $6.00 towards a seasons pass for North Maine Woods or KI Jo-Mary Forest areas.
  8. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife — 10% discount on all logo merchandise.
  9. Fort Kent Ski Doo, Fort Kent* - 10% discount on clothing, parts and accessories.
    *Note: some limitations may apply

So, next time you buy a license or think of outdoor recreational activities, consider “Super-sporting” it. Even better, pick up a Supersport certificate anytime. It is a wise investment toward maintaining and enhancing recreational opportunities.