A great opportunity to combine some of your favorite outdoor activities...





Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





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Maine?s Ruffed Grouse Season Kicks-off September 24th
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September 24th marks the first official day for hunting ruffed grouse (partridge) and other small game here in Maine. Open water fishing also remains open under General Fishing Law through the end of the month allowing hunters and anglers the opportunity to combine some of their favorite outdoor activities. Don?t miss out on a chance to land the fish of a lifetime and enjoy some heart-pounding action provided by Maine?s most sought-after gamebird!

The ruffed grouse offers a unique hunting experience which can both thrill and challenge the novice and expert alike. So, if you have already had some success chasing these acrobatic wonders from highlands to hollows, please consider taking someone who is new to the sport or has perhaps never been. This is the perfect occasion to share your passion for the outdoors and inspire others to their own future adventures.

What makes the ruffed grouse an ideal gamebird?


* Great for beginners and experts
* Potential for some fast action
* Very little equipment needed
* Not as affected by noise and scent
* They are delicious!

*View September Fishing Report* [ [link removed] ]


*Plan your Hunt* [ [link removed] ]


"Don't forget to check?Maine's fishing laws [ [link removed] ]?before heading to your next fishing spot.
*General Law From August 16 to Sep 30:* Rivers, streams, and brooks are open to open water fishing using artificial lures or flies only. General law length and bag limits apply, except daily bag limit one landlocked salmon and one brook trout.?""Starting October 1?there are special regulations in place as some species are spawning."

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hunters [ [link removed] ]
Have you been interested in hunting but just didn?t know where to start?

You can now complete your hunter safety course online or in-person!?

Taking a hunter safety course is the first step of a lifelong journey of learning to hunt, whether it?s with a firearm, bow, or crossbow.

*Courses are now available in two different formats: online and traditional in-person classes.*?"An in-person skills and exam session is required for students ages 10-15 who take firearms and bowhunter safety courses online."

*Get started today by taking a course online or finding an in-person course near you:*

Firearms Hunter Safety [ [link removed] ]

Crossbow Hunter Safety [ [link removed] ]

Bowhunter Safety [ [link removed] ]







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More information

Buy a hunting or fishing license online [ [link removed] ]
Search Maine fishing laws [ [link removed] ]
Search Maine's hunting laws [ [link removed] ]
Fishing Laws Online Angling Tool (FLOAT) [ [link removed] ]
Protect our waters from invasive species [ [link removed] ]
Fishing resources [ [link removed] ]
Current stocking report [ [link removed] ]
Maine Fishing Guide [ [link removed] ]
Fishing with soft plastic lures [ [link removed] ]
Learn how to be a good land user [ [link removed] ]
Hire a registered Maine guide [ [link removed] ]








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