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May 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Family Outdoor Skills Day in Augusta

Family Outdoor Skills Day in Augusta Registration is now open! mefishwildlife.com Come discover the magic of the Maine outdoors, create lasting memories, and build confidence in outdoor skills for your next adventure. Registe…

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May 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Non-Resident Boaters: Here’s What You Need Before Launching in Maine

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May 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM

Applications for the moose permit lottery close this Thursday!

Applications for the moose permit lottery close this Thursday! Applications are open until May 15th mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2025 Moose Permit Lottery today There are only four days remaining to apply to this year's mo…

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May 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM

We're stocking over 430,000 fish this spring!

We're stocking over 430,000 fish this spring! View the Stocking Report mefishwildlife.com This spring our hatchery team is stocking more than 430,000 fish in over 500 waters across the state!  MDIFW fish culturists rais…

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May 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM

One week left to apply to the moose permit lottery!

One week left to apply to the moose permit lottery! Applications are open until May 15th mefishwildlife.com Don't forget! Apply to the 2025 Moose Permit Lottery today There are only seven days remaining to apply to this year…

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May 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM

Report tagged fish

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May 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Gearing up for ATV season

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May 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM

It's time to cast a line🎣

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May 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Help us Keep Maine's Wildlife Wild

Help us Keep Maine's Wildlife Wild Found young wildlife? If you care, leave them there. mefishwildlife.com Help us keep Maine's wildlife wild! Young wildlife will soon be out and about learning the ropes. They might still hav…

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May 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM

Making Progress with Maine's Peregrines

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May 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM

Spring Learning Opportunities

Spring Learning Opportunities Register for a Safety Course Today! mefishwildlife.com Get ready for adventure by completing a safety course! Spring is a great time to learn something new and get ready for your next outdoor adv…

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May 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM

Two weeks left to apply to the moose permit lottery!

Two weeks left to apply to the moose permit lottery! Applications are open until May 15th mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2025 Moose Permit Lottery today! The anticipation is building, and there is still time to apply to thi…

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May 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM

We want to hear from you!

We want to hear from you! mefishwildlife.com Please take a few minutes to share your experience with the state’s online services on Maine.gov. Maine.gov is provided by InforME. InforME operates services across Maine.gov, including th…

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May 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM

You could win big this May

You could win big this May Become an Outdoor Partner for 2025 mefishwildlife.com Exciting prizes when you become an Outdoor Partner Spring is in full swing, and so are the possibilities for outdoor adventure. There's neve…

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April 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Turkey registration reminders, HPAI update, and more

Turkey registration reminders, HPAI update, and more Registration reminders, HPAI update, and more mefishwildlife.com We hope you are having a great wild turkey hunting season so far! Spring wild turkey hunting season is unde…

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April 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM

Reminders for turkey hunting season

Reminders for turkey hunting season Tips and upcoming opportunities mefishwildlife.com Get ready for turkey hunting season! Turkey hunting season is right around the corner, and it's a great time to get outside! Soon you will…

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April 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Join us for a Spring Woodcock Walk

Join us for a Spring Woodcock Walk mefishwildlife.com Spring Wildlife Walk Major Gregory Sanborn Wildlife Management Area Saturday, April 26 · 7 - 8:30pm Rt 113 Fryeburg, ME Join an MDIFW wildlife biologist at the Gregory Sanborn Wil…

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April 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM

Apply to the moose permit lottery today!

Apply to the moose permit lottery today! Applications are open until May 15th mefishwildlife.com Don't wait until the last minute...  There is less than one month left to apply to the 2025 Moose Lottery. Applications for the…

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April 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Schoodic Lake Fisheries Management Plan Public Meeting

Schoodic Lake Fisheries Management Plan Public Meeting Thursday, April 17 at Three Rivers Kiwanis mefishwildlife.com Join us at the Schoodic Lake Fisheries Management Plan Public Meeting Thursday, April 17 at 6:00pm 15 Harris…

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April 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Pattern your shotgun for turkey hunting season

Pattern your shotgun for turkey hunting season Join a session at Summerhaven Range in Augusta mefishwildlife.com Pattern your shotgun at Summerhaven Range in Augusta  Wild turkey hunting season begins Saturday, April 26 for y…

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April 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Maine Wildlife Park Opens Tomorrow

Maine Wildlife Park Opens Tomorrow Get ready for a wild Maine adventure! mainewildlifepark.com Tomorrow is opening day for the 2025 season at Maine Wildlife Park! You don’t have to be a first-time visitor to discover somethin…

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April 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Cold Water Safety Awareness

Cold Water Safety Awareness Plan adventures on the water with safety in mind. mefishwildlife.com Cold Water - Pleasant for Trout, Dangerous for People. Brook Trout by Peter Abdu Understand the Risks The ideal water temperatu…

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April 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM

Love Maine's lakes? Join our community science project!

Love Maine's lakes? Join our community science project! We're seeking volunteers! mefishwildlife.com Help ensure Maine's lakes stay healthy! Volunteer for the Zebra Mussel Settling Plate Project With the recent discovery …

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April 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Turkey hunting workshops are filling up!

Turkey hunting workshops are filling up! Register today to prepare for turkey hunting season! mefishwildlife.com Experience the challenge and excitement of turkey hunting this spring! Spring is in full swing, and now is a gre…

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April 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Introduce someone to hunting this spring

Introduce someone to hunting this spring Wild turkey hunting is perfect for beginner hunters mefishwildlife.com Introduce a youth, friend, family member, or neighbor to hunting with a spring turkey hunt 5 Reasons a wild turke…

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April 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Turkey hunting season is right around the corner: Corrected dates

Turkey hunting season is right around the corner: Corrected dates Resources for spring turkey season mefishwildlife.com Discover the thrill and sustainability of hunting this spring. One of the most exhilarating aspects of th…

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April 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Seeking feedback for 2025 Maine State Wildlife Action Plan Revision

Seeking feedback for 2025 Maine State Wildlife Action Plan Revision Public comment period now open! mefishwildlife.com Help us frame the next 10 years of conservation in Maine! Purple sandpipers - photo by Logan Parker Maine…

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April 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM

Turkey hunting season is right around the corner

Turkey hunting season is right around the corner Resources for spring turkey season mefishwildlife.com Discover the thrill and sustainability of hunting this spring. One of the most exhilarating aspects of the spring season i…

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April 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Hiking season is almost here!✔️🔦🌲

Hiking season is almost here!✔️🔦🌲 Spring hiking checklist mefishwildlife.com It may be spring, but here in Maine, it's technically mud season  As the snow melts, the birds return, and our days become longer, we are all excite…

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April 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Enter our spring drawings!

Enter our spring drawings! Become an Outdoor Partner for 2025 mefishwildlife.com Become an Outdoor Partner for more chances to win! Spring has arrived, and we have gear just in time for hiking season from our sponsoring b…

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April 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Now Accepting 2025 Moose Permit Lottery Applications!

Now Accepting 2025 Moose Permit Lottery Applications! Accepted online now through May 15 2025 mefishwildlife.com 2025 Moose permit lottery applications are accepted online only until May 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm Applications for…

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March 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Ice-out fishing tips, reminders, and more

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March 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Join us for a workshop at the Augusta Sportsman's Show

Join us for a workshop at the Augusta Sportsman's Show Sign up today! mefishwildlife.com Upcoming Learn to Hunt Workshops - Augusta  This weekend The Maine Sportsman magazine and Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine are hosting the …

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March 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM

Spring has sprung and black bears are waking up

Spring has sprung and black bears are waking up Take steps now to prevent black bears from coming to your backyard mefishwildlife.com Take steps now to prevent black bears from coming to your backyard The spring weather has f…

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March 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM

Shop our online store

Shop our online store Water bottles, hiking socks, and more! mefishwildlife.com Gear up for spring adventures Shop our online store for water bottles, apparel, socks, home decor, and more! Sale items We're having a "spri…

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March 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM

Women's Spring Outdoor Skills Day

Women's Spring Outdoor Skills Day Registration is now open! mefishwildlife.com Registration is now open for the Women's Spring Outdoor Skills Day! Maine Outdoor Programs Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MD…

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March 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Sign up for a spring turkey hunting workshop

Sign up for a spring turkey hunting workshop Learn how to get started turkey hunting mefishwildlife.com Learn new skills with a Next Steps Workshop! The days are getting longer and spring turkey hunting season kicks off April…

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March 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM

2025 Maine State Wildlife Action Plan Revision

2025 Maine State Wildlife Action Plan Revision Public comment period now open! mefishwildlife.com Help us frame the next 10 years of conservation in Maine! Purple sandpipers - photo by Logan Parker Maine’s State Wildlife Act…

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March 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Upcoming Workshops by Maine Outdoor Programs

Upcoming Workshops by Maine Outdoor Programs Register for a Workshop Today! mefishwildlife.com Learn new skills with a Next Steps Workshop! The days are getting longer and spring hunting season is right around the corner. Now…

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March 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM

Trade in lead tackle at a sportsman's show this spring!

Trade in lead tackle at a sportsman's show this spring! Trade in your lead tackle. mefishwildlife.com Heading to a sportsman's show this spring? Trade in your lead. Go loon safe instead! Remember to bring your old lead ta…

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March 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM

March Fishing Report

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March 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Become an Outdoor Partner to Enter our Weekly Drawings!

Become an Outdoor Partner to Enter our Weekly Drawings! Join or Renew your Outdoor Partners Membership for 2025 mefishwildlife.com Join or Renew your Outdoor Partners Membership for more chances to win! If you haven't had…

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March 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM

Join Us at the Winter Fest Ice Fishing Clinic

Join Us at the Winter Fest Ice Fishing Clinic Let's go fishing! mefishwildlife.com Experience a day of fun and excitement on the ice! Join us at Beaver Park in Lisbon for a day of fun and winter adventures on Saturday, March …

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March 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Nonresident Snowmobile Weekend is March 7-9, 2025

Nonresident Snowmobile Weekend is March 7-9, 2025 Be prepared for increased traffic on the trails. mefishwildlife.com Be prepared for increased traffic on snowmobile trails this weekend. Always ride right, ride safe. Photo b…

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February 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM

Camp North Woods lottery closes soon!

Camp North Woods lottery closes soon! Apply today! mefishwildlife.com Don't miss the opportunity for your camper to have the summer of a lifetime! The deadline for the Camp North Woods lottery is this Saturday. Camp North Wo…

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February 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Sharpen your skills this winter

Sharpen your skills this winter Register for a Safety Course Today! mefishwildlife.com Prepare for adventure with a safety course! The cold winter months are a great time to learn new skills and prepare for upcoming adventure…

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February 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Winter Nature Activities for the Whole Family

Winter Nature Activities for the Whole Family Get ideas for February vacation fun! mefishwildlife.com Design a new Maine animal for a chance to win! It has been a cold February vacation this year so far, but there are lots of…

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February 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Chickadee Check-Off

Chickadee Check-Off Support wildlife when you file your taxes. mefishwildlife.com Love Wildlife? Check YES for the Chickadee Check-Off! Maine's state bird, the black-capped chickadee Maine's wildlife needs your support. W…

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February 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Winter Outdoor Extravaganza 2025

Winter Outdoor Extravaganza 2025 The Maine outdoors is for everyone. You're invited! mefishwildlife.com Discover the magic of winter in Maine at our 2025 Winter Outdoor Extravaganza! Maine Outdoor Programs invites everyone to…

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February 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Current Career Opportunities

Current Career Opportunities Fisheries Biologist, Ecologist, Wildlife Biologist, Game Wardens mefishwildlife.com We're hiring! Maine Natural Areas Program Senior Ecologist  (Two Positions) - Augusta, Maine The Maine Natural A…

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