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August 1, 2024 at 3:29 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 1, 2024 at 1:51 PM

The Maine outdoors could be your office

The Maine outdoors could be your office Join us at a Maine Game Warden Career Information Session mefishwildlife.com Join us for a Maine Game Warden Career Information Session Photo by Brian Fitzgerald Maine Warden Service i…

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July 29, 2024 at 3:16 PM

New Wake Boat Laws in Effect August 9

New Wake Boat Laws in Effect August 9 A person may not operate a motorboat engaged in a wakesurfing activity in less than 15 feet of water or within 300 feet of the shoreline. mefishwildlife.com New Wake Boat Laws Beginning …

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July 29, 2024 at 1:36 PM

Last chance to apply to the antlerless deer permit lottery!

Last chance to apply to the antlerless deer permit lottery! Apply by August 1 mefishwildlife.com Applications for the antlerless deer permit lottery close August 1 A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harv…

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July 26, 2024 at 8:10 PM

New Wake Boat Laws in Effect August 9

New Wake Boat Laws in Effect August 9 A person may not operate a motorboat engaged in a wakesurfing activity in less than 15 feet of water or within 300 feet of the shoreline. mefishwildlife.com New Wake Boat Laws Beginning …

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July 26, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Observe and Report Wildlife Sightings This Summer

Observe and Report Wildlife Sightings This Summer 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 c…

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July 25, 2024 at 1:07 PM

Time is running out to apply to the antlerless deer permit lottery...

Time is running out to apply to the antlerless deer permit lottery... Apply to the antlerless deer permit lottery today! mefishwildlife.com Just one week left to apply to the 2024 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery A licensed…

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July 22, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Game Warden Career Information Nights in Bangor, Sidney, and Gray

Game Warden Career Information Nights in Bangor, Sidney, and Gray Join us at a Maine Game Warden Career Information Session mefishwildlife.com Join us for a Maine Game Warden Career Information Session Have you considered be…

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July 22, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Moose Management Survey and Public Forum

Moose Management Survey and Public Forum We want to hear from you! mefishwildlife.com Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Coordinate Public Survey and Online Forum on Moose Management Maine Department of Inla…

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July 18, 2024 at 5:15 PM

2024 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery is still OPEN!

2024 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery is still OPEN! Apply today through August 1st! mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2024 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery today! A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest an…

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July 16, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Maine Wildlife Park Summer Events

Maine Wildlife Park Summer Events mainewildlifepark.com Join us this summer at Maine Wildlife Park! Get ready for a summer of fun and learning at Maine Wildlife Park! We're hosting a series of events and gates will be open daily from…

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July 15, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Our Augusta Office Will Be Closed on July 16 from 12-2pm!

Our Augusta Office Will Be Closed on July 16 from 12-2pm! mefishwildlife.com Please be advised that our office located at 353 Water Street in Augusta will be partially closed on Tuesday, July 16 from 12pm - 2pm. During that time our …

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July 6, 2024 at 2:11 PM

July is Lakes Appreciation Month in Maine

July is Lakes Appreciation Month in Maine Help prevent aquatic invasive species in our waters. mefishwildlife.com Maine has more than 6,000 lakes and ponds. Every one is worth protecting. July is Lakes Appreciation Month! Las…

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July 3, 2024 at 9:05 PM

Don't boat impaired

Don't boat impaired Operation Dry Water 2024 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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July 2, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Apply to the 2024 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery Today!

Apply to the 2024 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery Today! The 2024 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery is Open mefishwildlife.com 2024 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery is Open! The annual Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery is now acce…

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June 27, 2024 at 4:19 PM

Watch your wake💦

Watch your wake💦 Always maintain headway speed within 200 feet of any shoreline mefishwildlife.com Boat wakes make shorelines more susceptible to erosion and property damage. Please follow Maine's headway speed law and mainta…

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June 26, 2024 at 9:34 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 Warde…

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June 26, 2024 at 7:43 PM

Review the 2025 proposed inland fishing laws!

Review the 2025 proposed inland fishing laws! We're encouraging you to review and provide feedback. mefishwildlife.com Proposals to update the inland fishing laws for 2025 are now open for public comment These regulations ar…

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June 21, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Join us at the 2024 North Woods Throwdown!

Join us at the 2024 North Woods Throwdown! Maine Warden Service vs. NH Conservation Officers mefishwildlife.com Take me out to the ball game! Are you ready for the 2024 North Woods Throwdown? Maine Game Wardens and New Hampsh…

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June 20, 2024 at 12:33 PM

Be BearWise at home!

Be BearWise at home! mefishwildlife.com Take these steps now to prevent black bears from coming to your yard! When natural foods are scarce, especially in the spring or dry summers, bears will venture into backyards and fields in sea…

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June 17, 2024 at 9:06 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 17, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Tuesday is National Go Fishing Day!

Tuesday is National Go Fishing Day! Warm water fishing tips mefishwildlife.com Grab a line and hit the waters The weather is heating up, and Tuesday, June 18th is National Go Fishing Day! Cast a line and enjoy a relaxing day …

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June 10, 2024 at 1:06 PM

Don't Miss Maine's Moose Hunting Permit Drawing on June 15th in Fort Kent!

Don't Miss Maine's Moose Hunting Permit Drawing on June 15th in Fort Kent! Located at Riverside Park in Fort Kent, Maine mefishwildlife.com It's almost time for the annual moose hunting permit drawing!? Plan your trip to the …

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June 5, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Maine's Moose Hunting Permit Drawing is June 15th in Fort Kent!

Maine's Moose Hunting Permit Drawing is June 15th in Fort Kent! mefishwildlife.com Join us for the annual moose hunting permit drawing!? Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in conjunction with the Town of Fort Kent is h…

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May 31, 2024 at 11:17 AM

Join your local fisheries biologists to learn about the Rangeley Lake fisheries

Join your local fisheries biologists to learn about the Rangeley Lake fisheries June 3rd at Saddleback Mountain mefishwildlife.com Join us at the Rangeley Lake Fisheries Management Meeting Monday, June 3rd at 6:00pm Saddlebac…

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May 24, 2024 at 10:28 PM

Enjoy a safe season of boating in Maine!

Enjoy a safe season of boating in Maine! mefishwildlife.com As National Safe Boating Week comes to a close and we head into the holiday weekend, we'd like to wish all of you a safe and memorable kickoff to the Maine boating season! W…

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May 24, 2024 at 1:35 PM

Be prepared for adventures on the water!

Be prepared for adventures on the water! mefishwildlife.com Make your first boating outing in Maine this season a boater safety course! Maine's new boater education law went into effect on the first of the year, a big step toward inc…

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May 21, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Protect yourself, protect your passengers, and wear your ECOS!

Protect yourself, protect your passengers, and wear your ECOS! mefishwildlife.com ECOS stand for engine cut-off switch. You might also hear this life-saving device referred to as a kill-switch, kill-switch lanyard, engine cut-off dev…

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May 20, 2024 at 8:23 PM

Now Seeking Nominations for the Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award

Now Seeking Nominations for the Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award mefishwildlife.com Nominations now being accepted for the 2024 Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award The Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifeti…

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May 20, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Boats out, floats out! Survival looks good on you.

Boats out, floats out! Survival looks good on you. mefishwildlife.com If adventure leads you to the water, lead by example, and wear your life jacket! Even though they're required for children 10 and under, life jackets are for all…

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May 20, 2024 at 2:24 PM

BwH Lunch & Learn Webinar!

BwH Lunch & Learn Webinar! beginningwithhabitat.org Register now to learn more about Beginning with Habitat! Who is Beginning with Habitat (BwH), and how does our program support communities with their comprehensive planning proc…

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May 18, 2024 at 11:04 AM

It's Endangered Species Day!

It's Endangered Species Day! mefishwildlife.com Learn how you can support Maine's Endangered species today and throughout the year! Conserving Maine's Wildlife is an all-in effort that extends throughout all of MDIFW and beyond to o…

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May 17, 2024 at 1:51 PM

Maine Wildlife Park is opening for the season on May 20!

Maine Wildlife Park is opening for the season on May 20! mainewildlifepark.com Plan your visit to Maine Wildlife Park! We are excited to welcome visitors back for another season of adventure at Maine Wildlife Park! Opening day is May…

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May 17, 2024 at 1:32 PM

ATV season is almost here!

ATV season is almost here! mefishwildlife.com Learn how to be safe and responsible this season! With thousands of miles of beautiful trails across the state, we know you are looking forward to riding! Please remember that many of Mai…

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May 10, 2024 at 6:22 PM

Register Today to Paddle the Orange River Watershed

Register Today to Paddle the Orange River Watershed mefishwildlife.com Enjoy a day on the water Discover the Orange River Water Trail on a paddling adventure in early June with Maine Coast Heritage Trust. This accessible Downeast wat…

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May 10, 2024 at 3:47 PM

Required Registration for Private (noncommerical) Whitewater Boaters

Required Registration for Private (noncommerical) Whitewater Boaters Required registration for private (noncommerical) whitewater boating mefishwildlife.com Embarking on a whitewater boating adventure this season? Before you …

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May 8, 2024 at 12:33 PM

Upcoming Learn to Hunt Workshops

Upcoming Learn to Hunt Workshops Prepare for hunting season! mefishwildlife.com Improve your skills with one of our Next Steps workshops Turkey season is underway with more hunting seasons soon to follow. Now is a great time …

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May 3, 2024 at 6:50 PM

The turkeys are calling

The turkeys are calling It's Turkey Season! mefishwildlife.com It's time to share your passion Are you enjoying turkey season yet? The spring wild turkey hunting season runs from Monday, April 29 through Saturday, June 1, so…

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May 2, 2024 at 6:40 PM

May Fishing Report

May Fishing Report May fishing tips + spots mefishwildlife.com Cast into May with prime fishing opportunities! With the warmer weather and days getting longer, there's no better time to take in the beauty of nature and ca…

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May 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Time is running out to apply to the moose lottery!

Time is running out to apply to the moose lottery! Apply to the moose permit lottery today mefishwildlife.com Don't wait until the last minute...  There is less than two weeks left to apply to the 2024 Moose Lottery. Now's t…

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May 1, 2024 at 7:17 PM

2023 Legendary Maine Guide Award Announced

2023 Legendary Maine Guide Award Announced Mahoosuc Guide Service Founder Kevin Slater of Newry Honored As Legendary Maine Guide mefishwildlife.com Mahoosuc Guide Service Founder Kevin Slater of Newry Honored As Legendary Mai…

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April 30, 2024 at 10:52 PM

Spring is here and black bears are looking for food!

Spring is here and black bears are looking for food! mefishwildlife.com Take steps now to prevent conflicts with black bears The spring weather has finally arrived and wildlife is wasting no time shedding winter?s grip to enjoy the s…

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April 30, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Pineland Farms x MDIFW Learn to Fish Event on May 4

Pineland Farms x MDIFW Learn to Fish Event on May 4 mefishwildlife.com Pond-a-palooza is Saturday, May 4 at Pineland Farms! Join us at Pineland Farms for a fun day of fishing! This family-friendly event is open to folks of all ages,…

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April 29, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Maine Game Warden Of The Year Honored, Other Wardens Recognized At Annual Awards Banquet

Maine Game Warden Of The Year Honored, Other Wardens Recognized At Annual Awards Banquet mefishwildlife.com Maine Warden Service recently announced Game Warden of the Year and Supervisor of the Year at the recent annual awards ceremony Maine De…

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April 19, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Spring Turkey Hunting Reminders

Spring Turkey Hunting Reminders Learn more about wild turkey registration options and more. mefishwildlife.com Turkeys can be self-registered online OR in-person at a registration station We're closing in on turkey season! Yo…

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April 19, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Secure your Lures

Secure your Lures Add o-rings to your shopping list mefishwildlife.com Do you fish with soft plastic lures? If so, add this to your shopping list...? O-Rings secure your lure, improve the?performance of the presentation, and …

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April 16, 2024 at 1:23 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...  Apply to the 2024 Maine moose permit lottery today! Applications for the moose per…

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April 9, 2024 at 12:56 PM

Game Warden Career Information Sessions

Game Warden Career Information Sessions Find out if the Maine Warden Service is the right career path for you! mefishwildlife.com Is the Maine Warden Service the right career path for you? Find out at an upcoming Maine Game W…

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April 8, 2024 at 8:17 PM

BOW Spring Mini 2024

BOW Spring Mini 2024 Registration is now open! mefishwildlife.com Are you ready to go from surviving to thriving in the Maine outdoors? Registration is now open for the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman 2024 Spring Mini! This p…

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April 8, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Upcoming Learn to Hunt Workshops

Upcoming Learn to Hunt Workshops Prepare for turkey hunting season! mefishwildlife.com There are still many turkey workshops coming up this spring! Get ready for turkey hunting season with one of our Next Steps Workshops. Whe…

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