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Fall is in the air...

Prepare for a season full of sustainable outdoor adventure by completing a hunter or trapper education and safety course

These hands-on interactive courses help prepare you with the information and skills to get started hunting or trapping and are a great first step before buying your license. We have more than 30 safety courses scheduled across the state over the new few months to help more people get in the woods this fall! 

And we don't stop there... MDIFW's Maine Outdoor Programs offer a series of optional workshops year-round, helping you gain additional confidence and skills for your next pursuit. We'll connect you with resources such as mentors and tips for finding a place to hunt or trap near you.

Get started today by enrolling in a safety and education course. Hunter safety courses can also be completed online (students ages 10-15 may complete the online course, but to become fully certified are required to then attend an in-person skills and exam session).

Maine Outdoor Programs Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife offers Maine Outdoor Programs to provide hands-on learning experiences for all ages and skill levels. These programs help participants build and enhance skills in hunting, fishing, trapping, outdoor preparedness, and wildlife viewing in a supportive and engaging environment. You won't find a more supportive and welcoming environment to build new skills as an angler, naturalist, outdoor survivalist, and hunter.

Outdoor Ethics Course MDIFW offers a remedial outdoor ethics course for those who receive a mandatory revocation of a hunting, fishing, trapping, or guide license. There are currently four ethics courses scheduled in Ashland, Augusta, Brewer, Gray, and Willimantic.

More information

Purchase a hunting license or permit online

Upcoming workshops and programs

Plan your hunt

Find a place to hunt

Find a shooting range near you

Search Maine's hunting laws

Season dates and bag limits

Hunting with nonlead ammunition