Police are continuing to look for Perley Goodrich Jr., who is wanted in connection with the death of his father.
The wooded area bordered by four towns has been the subject of a three day search for Goodrich and also is a popular area for deer hunting.
The area borders the town lines of Newport, Corinna, Kenduskeag, and Stetson.
"There are a number of hunting camps in the area and several tree stands have been set up in preparation for this year's deer season which starts at daylight Saturday," according to a press release issued Thursday by Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety. "Many hunters are expected into the area early to open up their camps today and Friday."
Police are maintaining an increased presence in the area and continue to advise residents and motorists to report any suspicious activity by calling 911, the release stated
State Police are being assisted in those patrols by Newport Police, the Penobscot Sheriff's Office and Maine Warden Service.
An overnight search of the area Wednesday that ended early Thursday found no sign of Goodrich.
The search consisted of more than 40 law enforcement officers from the sheriff's office, Newport Police, the Maine Warden Service and the State Police tactical team.
The search was concentrated off the Smith Road in Corinna in the vicinity of Brooks Pond and was sparked by a Newport police officer seeing a man along an ATV trail during the afternoon Wednesday.

They found him early this morning
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