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May 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM

Don’t Invite Bears Into Your Backyard

Simple steps to prevent unwanted encounters this season. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* black-bear-at-feeder Help Keep Bears Wild This Spring Spring in Maine doesn’t just wake the landscape—it rouses black be…

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May 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM

Safe Boating Starts With You

Warm days, cold water— be prepared! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Summer boating Early Season Boating Safety Reminders Days like today are a not-so-subtle reminder that summer boating season is just around t…

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May 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM

Less Than Two Weeks Left to Apply to the Moose Lottery!

Apply Now! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Cow moose The Clock is Ticking: Apply Today! Applications for the 2026 moose permit lottery are only accepted through May 18, 2026. Don't miss your shot at this chall…

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May 1, 2026 at 3:39 PM

Register now for Women's Spring Outdoor Skills Day!

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Camp Beech Cliff Join us for a Day of Adventure and Learning Join Maine Outdoor Programs [ [link removed] ], offered by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW), for a one-day…

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April 30, 2026 at 9:37 PM

Turkey Season Is Here! Youth Days Start Tomorrow.

Season opens to all hunters on Monday, May 4th. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Turkey Hunting [ [link removed] ] The spring wild turkey hunting season is here! Spring turkey season has arrived in Maine and it…

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April 30, 2026 at 2:37 PM

May Fishing Report is Here 🎣

Fresh tips and regional updates from our fisheries biologists Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* man fly fishing [ [link removed] ] May Fishing Report Spring has flipped the switch across Maine—the long winter i…

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April 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM

A Maine Legend, 50 Years in the Making

Blaine Miller Receives 2025 Legendary Maine Guide Award. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Blaine Miller Tim Peabody, legendary Maine guide award Deputy Commissioner Tim Peabody presented Blaine Miller with the 2…

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April 23, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Pass It On: Youth Hunting Days Are Coming Up

Mark your calendar for upcoming youth hunting days. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Mother and son sitting in a hunting blind. [ [link removed] ] Take a Kid Hunting This Spring Hunting isn’t just a season—it’…

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April 21, 2026 at 1:07 PM

Apply to the moose permit lottery today!

Apply Now! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Bull moose Don't wait until the last minute...  Applications for the moose permit lottery are being accepted through May 18, 2026. Apply for your chance to embark on …

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April 16, 2026 at 9:34 PM

Enter our spring drawing!

Join Today to Win! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Make the most of spring as an Outdoor Partner Outdoor Partners Program [ [link removed] ] Support outdoor recreation and be entered for weekly chances to w…

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April 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Maine Wildlife Park is Now Open!

Come see what's new. Maine Wildlife Park logo orange salmon and lime green [ [link removed] ] *mainewildlifepark.com* close up fawn deer [ [link removed] ] We are so back! Maine Wildlife Park is officially open for the 2026 season and we can’t wait…

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April 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM

Career + Volunteer Opportunities

Begin a career you love. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* bobcat looking behind them with brown tan and black spots [ [link removed] ] "Explore career opportunities where you make a difference for Main…

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April 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM

Join a Spring Wildlife Walk

Register for a Guided Walk Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Hiking Educational Walks through Wildlife Management Areas Step outside this spring and reconnect with nature on one of our wildlife walks through Mai…

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April 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM

Maine Wildlife Park Opens Next Week 🐾

The 2026 adventure begins Wednesday, April 15th. Maine Wildlife Park logo [ [link removed] ] *mainewildlifepark.com* park gatehouse Opening Day: April 15th  The wait is almost over – *Maine Wildlife Park [ [link removed] ]* is set to open for the s…

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April 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM

Cold Water Awareness Week: Know Before You Go

The water is still dangerously cold—don’t Let Spring Fool You Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* trout 2 [ [link removed] ] "Photo credit: Brook Trout by Peter Abdu" Cold Water: Pleasant for Trout, Dangerous fo…

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April 6, 2026 at 9:12 PM

Spring Turkey Season is Calling

Gearing up & getting started is easy. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Spring Turkey Season [ [link removed] ] Spring Turkey Hunting is Calling After a long Maine winter, the woods are waking up—and spring turk…

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April 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM

⚠️Moose Permit Lottery & Bonus Points Update

Check your bonus points today! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Bull moose Check Your Moose Lottery Bonus Points Just a quick heads up for anyone who’s already applied to the moose lottery—or plans to—please ta…

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April 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM

Now Accepting 2026 Moose Permit Lottery Applications!

Apply today! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Bull and cow moose 2026 Moose Permit Lottery Applications Are Now Open! Applications for the moose permit lottery are now being accepted! Apply for your chance to e…

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March 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM

April Fishing Outlook: Ice Out to Open Water

Fresh tips and regional updates from our fisheries biologists Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Fishing Report [ [link removed] ] April Fishing Report: A Season of Transition April in Maine is a month of change …

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March 26, 2026 at 3:33 PM

Spring Project WILD Training Opportunities

Bring the outdoors into your lesson plans Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* people working on classroom activity outside Learn how to bring the outdoors into your lesson plans! Classroom teachers, scout leaders,…

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March 26, 2026 at 1:40 PM

Get Started Fishing in Maine!

Register for an Information Session Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Learn to Fish Register for a Fishing Information Session Looking for more information before heading out to fish? Join us at a fishing inform…

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March 24, 2026 at 9:07 PM

Upcoming Bear Trapping Courses

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Bear Learn to Trap Black Bears in Maine With one of the largest black bear populations in the United States, Maine offers excellent opportunities for hunting and trapping bear. Maine is the on…

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March 24, 2026 at 1:55 PM

Living the Remote Patrol

Eight Winters at Clayton Lake Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Living the Remote Patrol: Eight Winters at Clayton Lake retired Maine Game Warden Mark Hutcheson in green uniform [ [link removed] ] Retired Mai…

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March 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM

Keep Your Boots Dry While Wetting a Line

March Fishing Report: Ice Safety and Tips to Reel ‘Em In Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Fishing with friends [ [link removed] ] Late Season Ice Safety We’ve all heard the saying "“don’t judge a book by its c…

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March 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM

ATV trails are closed

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* You may be ready but the ATV trails are not... muddy ATV trail with red sign saying the trail is temporarily closed Riding on trails before they are open for the season can cause significant d…

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March 16, 2026 at 1:17 PM

Trade in Your Lead Tackle for a Chance to Win $100

Visit he Maine Audubon booth atone of Maine’s Sportsman Shows this spring. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* fishing tackle Trade in your lead for a chance to win $100 If you’re planning to attend one of Maine’s…

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March 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM

Take a Chance on Adventure with the Outdoor Partners Program

Join Today to Win! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Enjoy Spring Adventures as an Outdoor Partner Outdoor Partners Program [ [link removed] ] Support outdoor recreation and be entered for weekly chances to w…

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March 13, 2026 at 2:32 PM

Check with the Clubs: Snowmobile trails starting to close for the season

Check before you go! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Check with the Clubs: Snowmobile Trails Closing for Season red and white snowmobile on trail with minimal snow cover After several weeks of incredible sn…

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March 12, 2026 at 6:17 PM

Explore our habitat report.

Find out what's new in Maine habitat conservation. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* The Habitat & Land Conservation section of the 2023-2024 Research & Management Report is now available. A view of a…

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March 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM

Look forward to spring with a turkey hunting workshop

Register today to prepare for turkey hunting season! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Experience the excitement of turkey hunting this spring! Maine Outdoor Programs Winter is coming to a close, a…

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March 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM

UMaine + MDIFW Hunter Survey Underway

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Hunter Survey Underway screenshot of survey with UMaine logo in upper right corner You may soon receive an email invitation to participate in a research survey conducted by University of Ma…

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March 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM

Busy Trails This Weekend: Ride Safe.

Nonresident Free Snowmobile Weekend Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Trail Riding Stock Photo Expect Increased Traffic on Maine Trails This Weekend Heads up, snowmobilers: this weekend, *March 6–8*,…

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March 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM

Late-Season Ice Fishing: March Tips & Hot Spots

Read the full report from Maine's Fisheries Biologists Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* March Fishing Report [ [link removed] ] March Fishing Report After a true Maine winter, late-season ice fishing is shaping…

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March 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM

Project WILD Training Opportunities

Bring the outdoors into your lesson plans Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Learn how to bring the outdoors into your lesson plans! people working on classroom activity outside Classroom teachers, scout leaders,…

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March 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM

Scope out new things for spring!

Fresh air, fresh inventory in our online store. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Wherever spring takes you, show your love for the Maine outdoors with drinkware, apparel, and more from our store. A person in leather hiking boots and Outdoor Partners s…

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March 2, 2026 at 6:58 PM

Discover the Art of Fly Tying

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Explore a fun and creative hobby with fly tying! Fly Tying Fly fishing anglers have developed a keen sense of how to read the streams and how to “match the hatch”. A skill that i…

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March 1, 2026 at 5:33 PM

Chickadee Check-Off

Love wildlife? Check YES. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Help Maine's next conservation success story take flight! A chickadee taking off from a branch, looking upward with wings outstretched. [ [link removed] ]…

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February 26, 2026 at 6:12 PM

REMINDER: Camp North Woods lottery closes this Sunday!

Apply now! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Don't miss your chance to apply! Camp North Woods The Camp North Woods lottery is open until March 1 Camp North Woods is a week-long overnight camp for kids (ages 10…

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February 24, 2026 at 1:49 PM

Nonresidents Ride Free, March 6–8, 2026

Snowmobile safety courses available online and in-person. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Trail Riding Stock Photo Nonresident Free Snowmobile Weekend The snowmobile season is in full swing, and we’d like to r…

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February 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM

Where do deer spend the winter?

Make strides for deer habitat while you explore. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* There's still time to participate in the Northern Maine Wintering Deer Survey! A portrait of a fuzzy white-tailed deer doe in a win…

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February 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM

Find an Ice Fishing Workshop Near You!

Registration is now open! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Build Confidence and Enjoy a Day on the Ice Maine Outdoor Programs Join us at an upcoming workshop to learn new winter skills, including ice fishing, s…

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February 11, 2026 at 6:34 PM

Catch of a Lifetime: Free Fishing This Weekend

Everything you need to know before heading out. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Free Fishing Weekend [ [link removed] ] Free Fishing Weekend: February 14-15 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the catch of a lifeti…

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February 10, 2026 at 2:51 PM

Be a Part of Maine's Trapping Heritage

Enroll today! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Looking to start a new winter activity? Learn to Trap: Beaver Learning to trap will unlock exciting new opportunities as wildlife conservationists. Regulated trapp…

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February 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM

Chickadee Check-off

Support wildlife when you do your taxes. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* The Chickadee Check-off brings wildlife back to Maine, one return at a time. A chickadee coming in for a landing on snow. [ [link removed] …

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February 4, 2026 at 9:16 PM

No License Needed for Free Fishing Weekend

Everything you need to know before heading out. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* free fish weekend [ [link removed] ] Free Fishing Weekend: February 14-15 Mark your calendar: *Free Fishing Weekend is coming up*…

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February 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM

Support the Outdoors You Love with the Outdoor Partners Program

Join Today to Win! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Be a Part of Maine's Future and Win Great Prizes! Outdoor Partners Program [ [link removed] ] Stand up for the outdoors and join a community of outdoor ent…

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February 4, 2026 at 2:11 PM

Apply to the Camp North Woods lottery today!

Apply now! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Experience outdoor learning and adventure this summer Camp North Woods The Camp North Woods lottery is open until March 1 Camp North Woods is a week-long overnight c…

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January 30, 2026 at 8:39 PM

🎣February Fishing Report—Hot Off the Press

Where to go, tips, and reminders Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* ice fishing [ [link removed] ] February Fishing Report After the recent Arctic blast and last weekend’s snowstorm, ice fishing conditions across…

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January 29, 2026 at 8:19 PM

Learn to Ice Fish and More at our Winter Workshops

Registration is now open! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* 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, …

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January 29, 2026 at 1:33 PM

Enjoy the snow: Ride Safe this Weekend!

Snowmobile safety courses available online and in-person. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife *mefishwildlife.com* Trail Riding Stock Photo Snodeo Weekend Reminder: Ride Safe, Ride Sober With over a half foot of fresh snow on the grou…

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