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September 1, 2023 at 1:38 PM

Enjoy the sunshine this weekend!☀️

Enjoy the sunshine this weekend!☀️ Going boating? Here are a few reminders. mefishwildlife.com We hope you have a wonderful weekend on the water The key to an enjoyable day on the water, whether on a motor-powered boat, a can…

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August 28, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Discover the World of Trapping

Discover the World of Trapping Sign up today! mefishwildlife.com Upcoming Trapper Education Courses Learning to trap will unlock exciting new opportunities as wildlife conservationists. Trapping helps manage the furbearing sp…

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August 21, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Emerging threat: Invasive zebra mussels

Emerging threat: Invasive zebra mussels Learn how to prevent the spread mefishwildlife.com Emerging threat: Zebra mussel infestations in Canada are a threat to our Maine waterways! Invasive zebra mussels have been found w…

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August 17, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Watch out for Atlantic salmon!

Watch out for Atlantic salmon! mefishwildlife.com Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is asking recreational freshwater anglers to be on the lookout for endangered Atlantic salmon, and to release them unharmed if they are …

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August 15, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Hot off the press!

Hot off the press! For wildlife lovers.... mefishwildlife.com Current wildlife conservation and management projects in Maine From fitting rusty blackbirds and saltmarsh sparrow with tiny Nanotag transmitters to track thei…

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August 15, 2023 at 7:48 PM

River, stream, and brook fishing reminder

River, stream, and brook fishing reminder mefishwildlife.com Reminder: General Fishing Law changes August 16 for river, stream, and brook fishing Each year on August 16 general law fishing regulations change for river, stream and br…

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August 15, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Implementing a Forestry Management Plan

Implementing a Forestry Management Plan Let's take a walk in the woods! mefishwildlife.com Let's take a walk in the woods! Get all of your questions answered about implementing a forestry management plan on your land during a…

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August 14, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery is August 15

Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery is August 15 mefishwildlife.com 2023 Antlerless Deer Permit lottery is Tuesday, August 15 The 2023 antlerless deer permit lottery will be held on Tuesday, August 15. Results of the drawing will be avail…

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August 14, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Volunteer Opportunity: Landowner Appreciation Day is September 17

Volunteer Opportunity: Landowner Appreciation Day is September 17 Show your appreciation mefishwildlife.com Show your appreciation for Maine's generous landowners Volunteer to clean up illegally dumped trash on Landowner …

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August 11, 2023 at 4:34 PM

New law to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species

New law to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species Boaters, paddlers, and anglers are encouraged to read mefishwildlife.com New law impacting boaters, paddlers, anglers, and any other watercraft users:  To reduce the sp…

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August 10, 2023 at 12:06 PM

Hunting season is approaching...

Hunting season is approaching... Sight in your rifle at the range mefishwildlife.com Now is the time to make sure your firearm is ready for hunting season! Hunting season is fast approaching. Whether you are planning on hu…

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August 7, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Maine Wildlife Park is hiring!

Maine Wildlife Park is hiring! mainewildlifepark.com Fall in love with your new job Now hiring Guest Services Associates Maine Wildlife Park is seeking part-time Guest Services Associates to join the team for the remainder of the season!?Guest…

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July 31, 2023 at 4:11 PM

Summer Community Science Opportunities

Summer Community Science Opportunities Maine Deer Spy and the Wild Turkey Brood Survey begin August 1 mefishwildlife.com Enjoy watching wildlife? Make your observations count! Outdoor enthusiasts, landowners, and casual wildl…

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July 27, 2023 at 5:42 PM

Final Reminder: Apply today

Final Reminder: Apply today Antlerless deer permit lottery applications due August 1 mefishwildlife.com Don't wait until the last minute... Apply to the 2023 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery today! A licensed hunter with an…

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July 25, 2023 at 10:27 AM

Only 1 week left to apply!

Only 1 week left to apply! Antlerless deer permit lottery applications due August 1 mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2023 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery today! A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest a…

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July 21, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Watch your wake

Watch your wake Always maintain headway speed within 200 feet of any shoreline mefishwildlife.com Many of Maine's lakes and ponds are experiencing unusually high water levels. High water levels combined with boat wakes make s…

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July 21, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Why make the switch?

Why make the switch? It's better for avian scavengers! mefishwildlife.com Protect avian scavengers by making the switch to nonlead ammunition Hunters themselves are conservationists, maintaining species populations and protec…

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July 17, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Don't wait, apply today!

Don't wait, apply today! Antlerless deer permit lottery applications due August 1 mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2023 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery today! A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest an …

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July 13, 2023 at 3:13 PM

2023-2024 Hunting laws online!

2023-2024 Hunting laws online! Download the hunting law book to your phone today. mefishwildlife.com 2023-2024 Hunting law book now online! Being a responsible user of the Maine outdoors means staying informed of, and co…

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July 11, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Hunting with nonlead ammunition

Hunting with nonlead ammunition Consider making the switch! mefishwildlife.com Consider making the switch to nonlead ammunition Cheap and efficient, lead has long prevailed as the primary material for big game hunting am…

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July 6, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Please BEE on the lookout! 🐝

Please BEE on the lookout! 🐝 Is this endangered species in your backyard? mefishwildlife.com Please BEE on the lookout for the rusty patched bumble bee Bees are among the most important pollinators, pollinating 2/3 of the f…

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July 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Please BEE on the lookout! 🐝

Please BEE on the lookout! 🐝 Is this endangered species in your backyard? mefishwildlife.com Please BEE on the lookout for the rusty patched bumble bee Bees are among the most important pollinators, pollinating 2/3 of the f…

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July 5, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Join us at the North Woods Throwdown!

Join us at the North Woods Throwdown! In Maine again this year! mefishwildlife.com Batter up! Join us at the 2023 North Woods Throwdown!  Friday, July 28 Doors open at 4:00, Game starts at 6:00 Hadlock Field, 271 Park Ave, Po…

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July 1, 2023 at 11:46 AM

Don't boat impaired

Don't boat impaired Operation Dry Water 2023 mefishwildlife.com Keep yourself, friends, and family safe by NEVER drinking and boating As part of the Operation Dry Water campaign, Maine Game Wardens and fellow law enforcement …

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June 30, 2023 at 11:47 AM

You deserve a day of fishing....

You deserve a day of fishing.... July + August fishing tips + spots mefishwildlife.com Grab a fishing pole, and enjoy What lures should you use this time of year? Wondering where you can fish from shore? Find tips and tricks…

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June 29, 2023 at 7:48 PM

Maine Warden Service increasing boating patrols this holiday weekend

Maine Warden Service increasing boating patrols this holiday weekend Operation Dry Water 2023 mefishwildlife.com Operation Dry Water is July 1-3, 2023 Keep everyone on the water safe, don't drink and boat This holiday weekend…

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June 29, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Thank a landowner

Thank a landowner and support your favorite club! mefishwildlife.com ATVing in Maine would not be possible without generous private landowners and dedicated volunteer ATV clubs Photo credit Visit Maine Maine?s thousands of m…

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June 29, 2023 at 3:10 PM

2023 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery is OPEN!

2023 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery is OPEN! mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2023 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery today! A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest an antlerless deer in the designated district an…

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June 26, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Upcoming Firearms Workshops

Upcoming Firearms Workshops July Workshops in Augusta mefishwildlife.com Take Aim Whether you're looking to improve your skills or are just starting out, we have a workshop for you.  Check out what we have coming up this summ…

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June 23, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Clean, drain, dry💦

Clean, drain, dry💦 Protect Maine's waters mefishwildlife.com Help us keep it Maine Protect our waters for aquatic invasive species Maine has some of the country’s most pristine and healthy waters, which support high-quali…

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June 23, 2023 at 5:29 PM

It's Pollinator Week!

It's Pollinator Week! Learn how you can help Maine's insect pollinators mefishwildlife.com Maine's butterflies and bees need your help!? Monarch butterfly in field of wild flowers. Photo by Kelly Boland Maine is home to a wi…

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June 22, 2023 at 3:24 PM

School's out, the Park is OPEN!

School's out, the Park is OPEN! mainewildlifepark.com Join us at the Park to hear from Maine's wildlife biologists! Saturday, June 24th Wild Cats and Dogs of Maine Get a good look at bobcats, Canada lynx, foxes, and coyotes as you explore…

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June 21, 2023 at 7:12 PM

2024 Fishing Regulation Proposals Open for Public Comment

2024 Fishing Regulation Proposals Open for Public Comment mefishwildlife.com Proposals to update the inland fishing laws for 2024 are now open for public comment Proposals to update the inland fishing laws for 2024 are now open for …

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June 13, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Our podcast is BACK!

Our podcast is BACK! Fish + Game Changers mefishwildlife.com Our Fish + Game Changers podcast is back!? Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is about so much more than fish + game, with leaders on every level…

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June 6, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Woodland Walks and Workshops for Landowners

Woodland Walks and Workshops for Landowners Learn how to manage your land for wildlife! mefishwildlife.com Protect pollinators, build habitat, manage timber, and increase wildlife diversity right in your own backyard! Whether…

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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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