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Get ready for adventure by completing a safety course!
Trapper Ed

Spring is a great time to learn something new and get ready for your next outdoor adventure in Maine. Safety courses are offered online and in-person, and we have a variety of courses coming up. Choose your path and get ready for a safe and ethical hunting and trapping season. Boater safety and snowmobile/ATV safety are also great courses that will prepare you to make the most of your outdoor activities. We hope to see you at a course soon!

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Snowmobile/ATV Safety

ATV Safety

Riding an ATV or snowmobile can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, whether it's in your own backyard or exploring on the thousands of miles of trails available in Maine. It's important to ride safely, responsibly, and to be prepared before you go. Many of Maine's trails reside on private land. Respecting these generous private landowners by riding responsibly is critical to maintaining trail access in Maine. Educating yourself before you go is an important component of being a safe and responsible offroad operator.

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Boat Safety

Boating Safety

Participating in a recreational boating safety education course will teach you how to safely operate and maintain a boat and introduce you to Maine boating laws and resources. The Boating Safety Education Course is available both online and in-person. 



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Hunter Safety

Hunting in Maine

Taking a hunter safety course is the first step to joining a wonderful community of conservationists! Hunters help keep wildlife populations at healthy levels and give biologists valuable harvest data. They also provide funding for wildlife management through the purchase of their license and a manufacturer-paid tax on firearms and ammunition. Without hunters, it would not be possible for the Department to closely monitor and protect game and non-game species in our state.

Learn more about hunting in Maine with Firearms Hunter Education or Archery Hunter Education. Both are available online or in-person.



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Next Steps with Maine Outdoor Programs

Maine Outdoor Programs

The Maine outdoors is a place for everyone. Whether you are looking to learn to shoot a firearm for the first time, improve your outdoor survival skills, or try your hand at fishing, hunting, or trapping, we have a workshop that might interest you. Programs are designed for first timers as well as those eager to bring their skills to the next level.

No matter where you are in your outdoor journey, there is always something new to learn or try. Browse our upcoming workshops and programs to select a workshop near you.



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"**Lost your safety card or certificate? Call 207-287-5220 for a replacement card or to find your hunter safety certification number (applies to hunter, archery hunter, and trapping)."






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More information

Laws of the Maine Outdoors [ [link removed] ]

Hunting with Nonlead Ammunition [ [link removed] ]

Plan your Hunt [ [link removed] ]

Where to Hunt [ [link removed] ]

Purchase your Hunting License or Permit [ [link removed] ]

Check Season Dates and Bag Limits [ [link removed] ]

What does my Hunting License Cover? [ [link removed] ]

Maine's Shooting Ranges [ [link removed] ]

Find a Shooting Range Near You [ [link removed] ]








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