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June 5, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Join us for the Maine Moose Hunting Permit Drawing on June 10!

Join us for the Maine Moose Hunting Permit Drawing on June 10! mefishwildlife.com Maine's Moose Hunting Permit Drawing is coming up on Saturday, June 10! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in conjunction with the City …

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June 2, 2023 at 6:10 PM

Free Fishing Weekend!

Free Fishing Weekend! June fishing tips + spots mefishwildlife.com Grab a friend, this weekend is Free Fishing Weekend!? June 3-4 is Free Fishing Weekend! On these days, any person (except those whose license has been suspend…

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May 31, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Maine's Moose Permit Drawing is Saturday, June 10 in Augusta!

Maine's Moose Permit Drawing is Saturday, June 10 in Augusta! mefishwildlife.com The 2023 Maine Moose Permit Drawing will be hosted by City of Augusta on Saturday, June 10 at Mill Park in Augusta, Maine. Join us from 10am-6pm for a f…

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May 25, 2023 at 8:14 PM

ATV season is here!

ATV season is here! mefishwildlife.com Memorial Day Weekend is here! With thousands of miles of beautiful trails across the state, we know you are looking forward to riding! Please remember that some of Maine's ATV trails do not open…

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May 23, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Do you know what Headway Speed is?

Do you know what Headway Speed is? mefishwildlife.com ? Memorial Day Weekend is here marking the start of the boating season for many! With more people heading out to enjoy a day of boating or fishing, it is more important than ever …

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May 20, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Boat Days = The Best Days

Boat Days = The Best Days Boating season is here! mefishwildlife.com It's National Safe Boating Week! Freshen up on your boating safety: Always wear a life jacket. If you think you will have time to put it on after you are i…

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May 19, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Free Fishing Weekend is June 3-4

Free Fishing Weekend is June 3-4 mefishwildlife.com Free Fishing Weekend is June 3-4, 2023 Reel in lifelong memories! On these days, any person (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish without a license. Al…

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May 19, 2023 at 4:20 PM

The turkeys are calling

The turkeys are calling ... and I must go! mefishwildlife.com There's still time to share your passion If you haven't gotten out there yet, what are you waiting for?! The spring wild turkey hunting season is Monday, May 1 th…

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May 16, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Mom will return

Mom will return mefishwildlife.com Did you know that does leave their fawns unattended most of the time, only returning two-three times per day to nurse? Until they are strong enough to keep up with mom, fawns are safest from predato…

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May 16, 2023 at 5:15 PM

We're hiring!

We're hiring! Fish culturist, carpenter, and game wardens mefishwildlife.com We're hiring! Fish Culturist at the Casco Fish Hatchery - Seasonal Position This is a full-time permanent seasonal position performing technica…

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May 11, 2023 at 12:38 PM

Attention paddlers!

Attention paddlers! Have you labeled your kayak or canoe? mefishwildlife.com Help first responders by labeling your canoe, kayak, standup paddleboard, and other paddle craft with an IF FOUND sticker ? Each year the Maine…

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May 11, 2023 at 11:42 AM

Final reminder! Apply for the hunt of a lifetime today

Final reminder! Apply for the hunt of a lifetime today Apply to the moose permit lottery today mefishwildlife.com Deadline approaching!?Apply to the 2023 Maine moose permit lottery today. Moose photo by Tori Lee Jackson Appl…

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May 10, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Flying purple insect eaters

Flying purple insect eaters Learn about Maine's purple martins and other aerial insectivores mefishwildlife.com Learn about purple martins and other aerial insectivores in Maine An aerial insectivore is any animal that feeds…

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May 8, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Moose permit lottery applications due May 15!

Moose permit lottery applications due May 15! Apply to the moose permit lottery today mefishwildlife.com Don't wait until the last minute...? Moose photo by Tori Lee Jackson Apply to the 2023 Maine moose permit lottery today…

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May 8, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Land management workshops

Land management workshops mefishwildlife.com Upcoming Landowner Workshops Managing Your Woodlot for Wildlife Thursday, May 18 - 4:30 - 6pm  Georgia Fuller Wiesendanger Wildlife Protection Area, Case Road, Winthrop, ME 04364 MDIFW Pri…

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May 8, 2023 at 4:54 PM

Interested in keeping a fishing log book?

Interested in keeping a fishing log book? mefishwildlife.com Are you an avid angler? We are looking for anglers to voluntarily record their fishing activity If you are interested in keeping a log book this fishing season, contac…

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May 2, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Grab your tackle box, spring fishing is here!

Grab your tackle box, spring fishing is here! May fishing tips + spots mefishwildlife.com Spring fishing is here... ? View the May Fishing Report for ice-out updates and predictions for some of Maine's larger lakes, ear…

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April 28, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Spring turkey hunting season is here!

Spring turkey hunting season is here! mefishwildlife.com The spring wild turkey hunting season is here! Soon you will be sitting in your blind watching the sunrise, waiting to call in that bearded tom turkey. Youth day is Saturday, A…

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April 27, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Deadline approaching! Apply today

Deadline approaching! Apply today Apply to the moose permit lottery today mefishwildlife.com Don't wait until the last minute...? Moose photo by Tori Lee Jackson Apply to the 2023 Maine moose permit lottery today! Applicatio…

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April 27, 2023 at 3:46 PM

2022 Legendary Maine Guide Award

2022 Legendary Maine Guide Award Jerry Packard, Longtime Guide And Operator Of Packard Camps Receives Legendary Maine Guide Award mefishwildlife.com Jerry Packard, Longtime Guide And Operator Of Packard Camps Receives Legenda…

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April 26, 2023 at 8:53 PM

Your new spring adventure awaits

Your new spring adventure awaits Join us at Becoming an Outdoors-Woman mefishwildlife.com Discover a new outdoor hobby or skill at Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Is this warm weather making you want to spend more time outdoors? …

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April 21, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Pattern your shotgun for turkey hunting season

Pattern your shotgun for turkey hunting season at Summerhaven Range in Augusta mefishwildlife.com Pattern your shotgun at Summerhaven Range in Augusta  Wild turkey hunting season begins Saturday, April 29 for youth and Monday…

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April 21, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Turkey hunting this spring?

Turkey hunting this spring? Learn more about wild turkey registration options. mefishwildlife.com New for the 2023 spring wild turkey hunting season, hunters may now self-register their wild turkey online OR register the turk…

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April 21, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Maine Wildlife Park is open!

Maine Wildlife Park is open! Will we see you soon? mainewildlifepark.com It's time to plan your trip to Maine Wildlife Park Where you're guaranteed to see black bears, moose,?and more animals in a day than you could ever spot in the wi…

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April 13, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Turkey hunting season is almost here!

Turkey hunting season is almost here! mefishwildlife.com If you haven't experienced the thrill of calling in a tom turkey, what are you waiting for?! Calling in a tom turkey and chatting with them is often cited as a spring turkey hu…

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April 13, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Spring hiking reminders

Spring hiking reminders Reminders from the Maine Warden Service mefishwildlife.com Spring has sprung! Many of Maine's trails need more time before they are ready for hiking. Many of Maine's trails are still covered in ice and…

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April 11, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Waking up to chirping birds?

Waking up to chirping birds? One of the best signs of spring! mefishwildlife.com As we gain more daylight and warmer temperatures in the spring, we are also graced with the sound of chirping birds in the morning. Red-winged b…

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April 10, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Black bears are emerging from their dens

Black bears are emerging from their dens Learn how to remove or secure common bear attractants. mefishwildlife.com Spring is here and bears are emerging from their dens After not eating or drinking for several months, it?s ti…

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April 6, 2023 at 5:24 PM

ATV trails are CLOSED for mud season

ATV trails are CLOSED for mud season mefishwildlife.com You may be ready but the ATV trails are not... Riding on trails before they open can cause significant damage and cause landowners to close trails to all in the future. Do your…

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April 6, 2023 at 3:35 PM

April Fishing Report

April Fishing Report Dreaming of spring fishing? mefishwildlife.com It's the turning of the seasons.... In Northern Maine, there is still ice fishing opportunity while anglers in the southern parts ready for open water fis…

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April 5, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Turkey registration updates

Turkey registration updates Introducing the self-registration option mefishwildlife.com New for the 2023 spring wild turkey hunting season, hunters may now self-register their wild turkey online OR register the turkey in-per…

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April 4, 2023 at 5:02 PM

The hunt of a lifetime! Apply today

The hunt of a lifetime! Apply today Don't wait until the last minute. mefishwildlife.com The hunt of a lifetime Moose photo by Tori Lee Jackson The 2023 Maine moose permit lottery application process is open! Applications f…

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March 29, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Wildlife are waking up!

Wildlife are waking up! mefishwildlife.com How to keep wildlife in their habitat, not yours Some wildlife species are drawn to residential areas because they offer food, shelter, and safety from natural predators. But in exchange, t…

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March 29, 2023 at 3:52 PM

Maine Wildlife Park is hiring for 2023 season!

Maine Wildlife Park is hiring for 2023 season! mefishwildlife.com Work where the wild things are... Join the Maine Wildlife Park team! We are now hiring for the 2023 season, with positions beginning in April.?Interested candidates s…

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March 27, 2023 at 8:05 PM

We're developing an app!

We're developing an app! mefishwildlife.com Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is developing a mobile application (app) to enhance your fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation experiences The mobile app will allow us…

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March 22, 2023 at 6:23 PM

We're seeking your input!

We're seeking your input! Managing Maine's marten, fisher, raccoon, striped skunk, Virginia opossum, short + long-tailed weasel, and red squirrel mefishwildlife.com We?re seeking public input on the final phase of the draft …

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March 16, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Apply to the Maine moose permit lottery today!

Apply to the Maine moose permit lottery today! Don't wait until the last minute. mefishwildlife.com The hunt of a lifetime Moose photo by Tori Lee Jackson The 2023 Maine moose permit lottery application process is open! App…

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March 16, 2023 at 2:10 PM

The fastest bird in the world

The fastest bird in the world mefishwildlife.com Peregrine falcons may be the fastest bird in the world, but restoration of this Maine Endangered Species is a marathon, not a sprint. Photo by Deb Powers 1960s: Peregrine falcons dis…

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March 15, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Maine Warden Service is hiring!

Maine Warden Service is hiring! Maine Game Warden Career Information Sessions mefishwildlife.com Dreaming of a career spent outside? Enjoy your career, four seasons a year. Join us at a Maine Game Warden Career Information S…

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March 3, 2023 at 10:29 PM

Bluebird days aren't just for skiers...

Bluebird days aren't just for skiers... Where to fish this March mefishwildlife.com Bluebird days are for ice fishing Learn where to fish this March We hope you have had a safe and memorable ice fishing season so far! If yo…

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February 24, 2023 at 12:55 AM

Only 3 Weeks Left to Finish the Maine Winter Bird Atlas

Only 3 Weeks Left to Finish the Maine Winter Bird Atlas Easily accessible blocks remain maine.gov/birdatlas Snow Bunting We have until March 15th to finish as much of the Maine Bird Atlas project as we can! The more people sharing their…

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February 22, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Tracking in a Winter Wonderland

Tracking in a Winter Wonderland Tips for tracking wildlife in winter mefishwildlife.com Tracking in a winter wonderland. A fresh blanket of snow is on its way to much of the state! It's a perfect opportunity to connect with …

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February 22, 2023 at 6:28 PM

Improve your fish ID skills

Improve your fish ID skills mefishwildlife.com How confident are you in your fish ID skills? There are 56 species of freshwater fish in Maine... You've likely heard of many of them! Brook trout, landlocked salmon, lake trout (togue…

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February 21, 2023 at 1:43 PM

Become a Range Safety Officer!

Become a Range Safety Officer! mefishwildlife.com Help others improve their confidence, safe firearm handling skills, and shooting at Maine's shooting ranges Become a volunteer Range Safety Officer (RSO) at the Summerhaven Range in …

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February 17, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Maine Wildlife Park is hiring for 2023 season!

Maine Wildlife Park is hiring for 2023 season! mefishwildlife.com Work where the wild things are... Join the Maine Wildlife Park team! We are now hiring for the 2023 season, with positions beginning in April.?Interested candidates s…

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February 16, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Grab a friend - It is Free Fishing Weekend!

Grab a friend - It is Free Fishing Weekend! Tips for a fun day on the ice mefishwildlife.com Being outdoors is good for the soul... Grab a friend, coworker, neighbor, or relative and go fishing this weekend! Free Fishing We…

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February 15, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Support Maine wildlife

Support Maine wildlife mefishwildlife.com Support Wildlife Conservation + Recreation in Maine Do you enjoy Maine's flora and fauna? Do you enjoy casting a line or paddling a kayak? Learn how you can help support Maine's non-game, th…

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February 14, 2023 at 9:34 PM

We otter be together❤️

We otter be together❤️ mefishwildlife.com More information Community science projects Wildlife facts Fish facts Wildlife Research & Management report Help fund wildlife con…

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February 10, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Owls, prey, and pellets, oh my!

Owls, prey, and pellets, oh my! Join Maine's newest community science project mefishwildlife.com Introducing the Maine Owl Pellet Project The next time you go for a walk in the woods, lookout for owl pellets! You may be wond…

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February 8, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Fishing tips

Fishing tips mefishwildlife.com Dreaming of more flags? These small changes can make a big difference. Fishing for brook trout? Think small and shallow! Brook trout like shallow, near-shore habitat in the winter, your best brook tr…

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