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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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February 7, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Free Fishing Weekend is Feb. 18-19

Free Fishing Weekend is Feb. 18-19 mefishwildlife.com Free Fishing Weekend is February 18-19, 2023 Free Fishing Weekend is a great time to get outside and enjoy one of Maine's signature winter traditions, ice fishing!?If you haven'…

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February 3, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Make memories this February

Make memories this February mefishwildlife.com Get your traps out, it's time to fish! Winter weather has finally arrived!? Many waters throughout the State have seen lighter angler use than normal due to poor ice conditions at the …

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February 1, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Free Ice Fishing Clinics

Free Ice Fishing Clinics mefishwildlife.com Ever wanted to learn how to ice fish? Join us for a free ice fishing clinic! Whether you are new to ice fishing and want to learn, have been before but want to build confidence, or are loo…

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January 30, 2023 at 5:38 PM

2023 Maine moose permit lottery is now open!

2023 Maine moose permit lottery is now open! Apply online mefishwildlife.com The hunt of a lifetime Moose photo by Tori Lee Jackson The 2023 Maine moose permit lottery application process is now open! Applications for the m…

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January 27, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Now Seeking Nominations for the 2023 Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award!

Now Seeking Nominations for the 2023 Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award! mefishwildlife.com Nominations now being accepted for the 2023 Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is now acce…

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January 22, 2023 at 1:20 AM

Legendary Maine Guide Award - Now Seeking Nominations!

Legendary Maine Guide Award - Now Seeking Nominations! mefishwildlife.com Know a Registered Maine Guide who should be considered a legend? We are currently seeking nominations for the annual Wiggie Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Aw…

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January 19, 2023 at 5:51 PM

95% of ME snowmobile trails are on private land

95% of ME snowmobile trails are on private land Protect the sport you love. Respect Maine's landowners. mefishwildlife.com 95% of Maine's 14,000 miles of trails are on private land With 14,000 miles of trails, that?s a lot o…

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January 19, 2023 at 5:03 PM

The winter activity everyone can enjoy!

The winter activity everyone can enjoy! The Maine Bird Atlas is still underway! mefishwildlife.com You can bird from the comfort of your home, while on a walk, skiing, or ice fishing! blue jay perched on a branch Any bird o…

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January 18, 2023 at 2:09 PM

Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) Instructor Trainings

Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) Instructor Trainings Ice Fishing 101 for new and current HOFNOD instructors mefishwildlife.com Become an ice fishing instructor! Whether you are new to ice fishing or a seasoned angler…

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January 13, 2023 at 3:37 PM

Join us for a Winter Wildlife Walk

Join us for a Winter Wildlife Walk Winter is a great time to spot signs of wildlife. mefishwildlife.com Join us for a winter wildlife walk! Winter is a great time to start learning to read the landscape for signs of wildlife…

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January 12, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Ice fishing with live baitfish?

Ice fishing with live baitfish? You're the last line of defense stopping the spread of unwanted species. mefishwildlife.com Fishing responsibly with live baitfish Anglers baiting their hooks are the last line of defense stopping th…

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January 11, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Winter hunting opportunities

Winter hunting opportunities mefishwildlife.com Don't wait for fall to go hunting... Targeting a new species is an exciting challenge to learn something new, an opportunity to spend more time outside, create memories with friends a…

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January 10, 2023 at 5:29 PM

We're hiring!

We're hiring! mefishwildlife.com Current job opportunities at Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ? Interested in a career that connects you to the Maine outdoors? Learn more about our current open positions! ? Marketing Speciali…

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January 9, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Camp North Woods Lottery Now Open!

Camp North Woods Lottery Now Open! mefishwildlife.com Apply now for the 2023 Camp North Woods lottery!   Camp North Woods is a week-long overnight camp for children ages 10-14 and is hosted by the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Cent…

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January 5, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Join us at the Agricultural Trades Show

Join us at the Agricultural Trades Show mefishwildlife.com Join us at the 2023 Maine Agricultural Trades Show Tuesday, January 10 - Thursday, January 12, 2023  |  Doors open at 9 AM daily Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Au…

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January 5, 2023 at 4:43 PM

BOW in the Snow!

BOW in the Snow! Register for Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Winter 2023 mefishwildlife.com BOW in the Snow! The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Winter Weekend is back! The UMaine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond?is th…

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December 31, 2022 at 11:31 PM

Maine's 2023 Fishing Laws now available online - download a copy today!

Maine's 2023 Fishing Laws now available online - download a copy today! mefishwildlife.com Being a responsible user of the Maine outdoors means staying informed of, and complying with, the current laws and rules.? ? It's easy, ju…

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December 30, 2022 at 6:52 PM

Introduction to Firearms Workshops

Introduction to Firearms Workshops Happening in Augusta, Maine mefishwildlife.com Join us at an Introduction to Firearms Workshop Cleaning and Maintaining Firearms - Handgun Thursday, January 12, 2023,?6:00 PM ? 9:00 PM…

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December 29, 2022 at 6:40 PM

January Fishing Report

January Fishing Report Start planning your winter ice fishing adventures mefishwildlife.com Start planning your winter ice fishing adventures We're all awaiting the first FLAG of the season! To help you start planning your …

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December 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery Survey

Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery Survey mefishwildlife.com We want to hear from you! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is committed to improving the antlerless deer permit lottery and purchase process for 2023. The Dep…

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December 15, 2022 at 2:04 PM

See a bird, report a bird! It's that easy

See a bird, report a bird! It's that easy 191 Birds call Maine home in the winter mefishwildlife.com 191 Birds call Maine home in the winter... Share your bird sightings with us! Any bird observed in Maine between December 1…

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December 14, 2022 at 8:50 PM

Strategies for the Snowy Season

Strategies for the Snowy Season How Maine wildlife tackles the challenges of winter KeeperoftheMaineOutdoors.org Three Strategies for the Snowy Season How do you plan to spend the winter? Will you hunker down with some hot c…

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December 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Get your traps ready!

Get your traps ready! Ice fishing season is around the corner mefishwildlife.com Ice fishing season is almost here... Get your traps ready while we wait for safe ice conditions! Ice fishing season is almost here! While some…

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December 6, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Ice fishing instructor training

Ice fishing instructor training Share your passion mefishwildlife.com Ice fishing season is almost here... Become a Hooked on Fishing instructor! Ice Fishing Instructor Training Thursday, December 15, 2022 4-8 PM at the…

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December 6, 2022 at 1:56 PM

Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery Survey

Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery Survey mefishwildlife.com We want to hear from you! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is committed to improving the antlerless deer permit lottery and purchase process for 2023. The Dep…

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December 1, 2022 at 8:02 PM

It's still hunting season!

It's still hunting season! mefishwildlife.com Don't put your hunting gear away yet... There are several open hunting seasons through the fall and winter months! Targeting a new species is an exciting challenge to learn something new…

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December 1, 2022 at 7:39 PM

Hip hop, hip hop

Hip hop, hip hop We're looking for New England cottontails mefishwildlife.com We are looking for New England cottontail populations in southern and coastal Maine If you see a rabbit that might be a New England cottontail…

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November 25, 2022 at 12:37 PM

Questions about muzzleloader season?

Questions about muzzleloader season? mefishwildlife.com Give muzzleloader hunting a shot If you haven't filled your deer tag(s) yet, don't give up! Deer hunting can be a test of patience, but you cannot harvest a deer if you don't …

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