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.

ATV/Snowmobile Safety can be completed online or in-person.

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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. 

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.

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.