Battling Deer Browse - Skowhegan

Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: September 4, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training

Please join Maine Woodland Owners Upper Kennebec Valley chapter leader and Maine Forest Service District Forester Jason Hilton along with Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Private Lands Wildlife Biologist Joe Roy for an informational workshop on battling deer browsing on regenerating forest. We will look at different methods and techniques to combat this devastating problem that plagues Maine woodland owners across the state. There will be an inside power point presentation then we will go outside to look at potential problems from deer browsing on the Yankee woodlot demonstration forest. Hope to see you there.

Contact Name: Maine Forest Service District Forester Jason Hilton
Contact Phone: (207)-446-2197
Contact Email: jason.a.hilton@maine.gov
Cost: This is a free event, and all are welcome.
Co-Sponsor: Maine Woodland Owners, Somerset Soil and Water Conservation District, Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Forest Service