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Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Step Onto the Ice
Ice Fishing Auger
Embrace the chill and learn a new skill this winter! Join us at an upcoming workshop to learn and try ice fishing, snowshoe hiking, and more! Whether you're brand new to outdoor activities or brushing up on skills, these hands-on workshops give you the tools you need to enjoy the season on the ice.
We have workshops coming up in Bryant Pond, Augusta, Bangor, Gray, Lisbon, and more. Find a winter workshop in your area today!
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Outdoor Skills Weekend at Bryant Pond
two adult males ice fishing together on blue sunny day
Learn + Try Ice Fishing, Snowshoe Mountain Hiking, Hunting, Rifle Shooting, Campfire Cooking, Archery, Beaver Trapping, Rock Climbing, Fly Tying, and Winter Survival
*?? Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Sunday, February 8, 2026*
*⌚️ 9am - 5pm Saturday and 9am - 12:50pm Sunday*
*🗺 Bryant Pond, ME*
"Open to adults 18+. "
*Learn More + Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Winter Fest Outdoor Skills Day at Beaver Park
Ice Fishing
Learn + Try Ice Fishing and Snowshoeing on Free Fishing Weekend! Additional festivities include Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Snowperson Building Contest, and a Door Prize Raffle.
*?? Sunday, February 15, 2026*
*⌚️ 9am - 1pm*
*🗺 Lisbon, ME*
"All ages are welcome, though participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult."
*Learn More + Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Annual Children's Ice Fishing Day in Brewer
Annual Children's Ice Fishing Day
Learn + Try Ice Fishing on Free Fishing Weekend from pre-drilled holes set with ice fishing traps for children and families.
*?? Sunday, February 15, 2026*
*⌚️ 9am - 2pm*
*🗺 Brewer, ME*
"This event is is intended for toddlers through age 15 to fish with their parents or families. Children must be accompanied by an adult."
*Learn More + Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Youth and Family Outdoor Skills Day in Augusta
Family Ice Fishing
Learn + Try Ice Fishing, Clay Target Shotgun Shooting, Snowshoe Hiking, Intro to Hunting, Wild Game Cooking, and Beaver Trapping.
*?? Wednesday, February 18, 2026*
*⌚️ 8:30am - 2pm*
*🗺 Augusta, ME*
"Age Minimum: 10+ and all youth must be accompanied by an adult."
*Learn More + Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Intro to Ice Fishing in West Newhaven
Ice fishing
Learn + Try Ice Fishing and enter any fish caught in the fishing derby running simultaneously.
*?? Friday, February 20, 2026*
*⌚️ 9am - 2pm*
*🗺 West Newfield, ME*
"All ages are welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult."
*Learn More + Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Intro to Ice Fishing in Norway
Learn + Try Ice Fishing
*?? Saturday, February 21, 2026*
*⌚️ 7am - 12pm*
*🗺 Norway, ME*
"All ages are welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult."
Ice fishing
*Learn More + Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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Outdoor Skills Day in Brewer
Ice Fishing
Learn + Try Ice Fishing, Rifle Shooting, Snowshoe Hiking, and Bowhunting
*?? Sunday, February 22, 2026*
*⌚️ 8:30am - 2pm*
*🗺 Brewer, ME*
"All ages are welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult."
*Learn More + Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
Intro to Ice Fishing in Dover-Foxcroft
Learn + Try Ice Fishing
*?? Sunday, March 8, 2026*
*⌚️ 9am - 1pm*
*🗺 Dover-Foxcroft, ME*
"All ages are welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult."
Ice Fishing
*Learn More + Register Online* [ [link removed] ]
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About Maine Outdoor Programs
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) offers Maine Outdoor Programs [ [link removed] ], providing hands-on learning experiences for all 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.
The outdoors is for everyone, and learning in nature is a lifelong journey—there’s always something new to discover! Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, learning opportunities through Maine Outdoor Programs will help you gain confidence, expand your knowledge, and deepen your connection to Maine’s incredible natural resources.
""Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and our partners are fully committed to providing an engaging event for all. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Chelsea Lathrop at """"
[email protected]"" [ [link removed] ]"" or 207-446-8692 prior to the event. If you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out! We are here to help and look forward to talking with you.""
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