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January 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM

Live in or traveling to Northern Maine this winter?

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January 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Learn about the Impact of Antlerless Deer Permits

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January 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Our Augusta Office Will Be Closed on Jan. 31

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January 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Camp North Woods lottery is open!

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January 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM

Give ice fishing a try

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January 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Get to Know Maine's Predators

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January 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Women's Winter Skills Weekend

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January 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Winter Learning Opportunities

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January 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Fishing with live baitfish

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January 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM

Make 2025 Unforgettable

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January 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Use your eagle eyes this winter

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January 1, 2025 at 3:02 AM

Maine's 2025 Fishing Laws now available online - download a copy today!

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December 31, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Fishing You a REELy Happy New Year!

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December 31, 2024 at 1:57 PM

Winter hunting opportunities

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December 30, 2024 at 6:41 PM

Report Rare Rabbit Sightings

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December 19, 2024 at 1:33 PM

2025 Ice Fishing Season Preview

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December 18, 2024 at 10:30 PM

2025 Licenses Available! 🎣🦌🌲

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December 16, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Gift a day or season to Maine Wildlife Park

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December 4, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Apply today to be a Deputy Game Warden next summer

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December 4, 2024 at 5:13 PM

Volunteer at Summerhaven Shooting Range in Augusta

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December 3, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Protect Outdoor Access this Giving Tuesday

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December 2, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Gift ideas for outdoor enthusiasts

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December 2, 2024 at 12:17 AM

CORRECTED: Muzzleloader season FAQs

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November 29, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Muzzleloader season FAQs

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November 27, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Feast on turkey facts

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November 26, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Filling your freezer? Antlerless deer permits still available!

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November 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM

Don't forget to submit observations to Rut Watch

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November 23, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Community Science at Work for Golden Eagles

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November 21, 2024 at 7:51 PM

Thinking about giving muzzleloader hunting a shot?

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November 21, 2024 at 3:02 PM

🎣 Fishing for the perfect holiday gift?

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November 14, 2024 at 7:09 PM

We're looking for nominations for the next Legendary Registered Maine Guide!

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November 7, 2024 at 8:29 PM

There's still time to enter our drawing before the end of the year!

There's still time to enter our drawing before the end of the year! Enter the Weekly Outdoor Partners Program Drawing at Checkout! mefishwildlife.com Enter for a chance to win one of these great prizes! You'll also help suppo…

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November 7, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Interested in seeing more older bucks in your area?

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November 5, 2024 at 5:11 PM

Frequently Asked Questions: Deer Hunting in Maine

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November 1, 2024 at 7:48 PM

You could have the water all to yourself...

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November 1, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Now accepting Deputy Game Warden Applications for next summer!

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October 28, 2024 at 6:14 PM

The best time of the year is almost here...

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October 24, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Fall Fun Days at Maine Wildlife Park

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October 22, 2024 at 10:26 PM

Youth Deer Hunting Days are Friday & Saturday!

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October 21, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Share the woods this fall

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October 17, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Uncover the Challenge of Trapping

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October 11, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Hunters for the Hungry

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October 10, 2024 at 8:26 PM

Upcoming Fall Outdoor Skills Day

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October 7, 2024 at 12:37 PM

Fall foliage views, spawning colors, solitude

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October 2, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Gearing up for archery season?

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October 1, 2024 at 2:37 PM

2024 Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

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October 1, 2024 at 1:28 PM

Scrapes, rubs, and the chase

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September 27, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Antlerless deer permits are still available for purchase in select WMDs

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September 26, 2024 at 9:10 PM

ME is no place for CWD

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September 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM

MDIFW Seeking Snow Removal Service Bids for 2024-2025 Season in Sidney

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