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August 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM

Our Augusta Office Will Be Closed on August 20, 2025

Our Augusta Office Will Be Closed on August 20, 2025 mefishwildlife.com Main Office Closed Wednesday, August 20 Please be advised that our main office located at 353 Water Street in Augusta will be closed on Wednesday, August 20, 202…

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August 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM

Learn about moose hunting in Maine

Learn about moose hunting in Maine Register for an In-Person or Virtual Workshop mefishwildlife.com Interested in learning about moose hunting? A moose hunt takes a lot of preparation. Join MDIFW staff, registered Maine guid…

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August 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Prepare for hunting season at the range!

Prepare for hunting season at the range! 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 plann…

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August 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM

Public Comment Period Open for Maine SWAP

Public Comment Period Open for Maine SWAP Submit feedback for Maine's State Wildlife Action Plan mefishwildlife.com The draft 2025 update of the Maine Wildlife Action Plan is ready for your review! Maine's State Wildlife Act…

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July 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Join us at the Operation Game Thief Golf Tournament

Join us at the Operation Game Thief Golf Tournament Saturday, August 9 in Fort Kent mefishwildlife.com Join us at the Operation Game Thief Golf Tournament Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Fort Kent Golf Club Join us at the 202…

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July 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM

Make an impact with Community Science

Make an impact with Community Science Participate in Deer Spy and the Turkey Survey this season! mefishwildlife.com You watch wildlife and we'll crunch the numbers. Let's do science together! August 1 marks the first day of t…

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July 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Don't wait until the last minute, apply today!

Don't wait until the last minute, apply today! Antlerless deer permit applications due July 31 mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2025 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery today! A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit ca…

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July 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM

"You alone in the Maine Woods" Now Available

"You alone in the Maine Woods" Now Available Get your copy of our guide to woods safety and survival. mefishwildlife.com Our classic "You Alone in the Maine Woods" book is now available in our online store! You asked for it, …

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July 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM

ONE week left to apply to deer permit lottery!

ONE week left to apply to deer permit lottery! Apply today through July 31 mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2025 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery today! A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest an antlerl…

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July 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM

Wildlife Biodiversity Workshop

Wildlife Biodiversity Workshop Learn about habitat management in your woods. mefishwildlife.com Wildlife Biodiversity in Your Woods Wishing your woods were a little wilder? Come learn with us! Join us at Williamsburg Forest o…

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July 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Develop New Skills and Self-Reliance This Summer

Develop New Skills and Self-Reliance This Summer Sign up today! mefishwildlife.com Learn to Trap this Summer Learning to trap will unlock exciting new opportunities as wildlife conservationists. Regulated trapping helps maint…

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July 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Moose Watching Tips

Moose Watching Tips Location, time of day, and season are three major considerations. mefishwildlife.com Tips for watching Maine's majestic moose Photo by Tori Lee Jackson With a population of 40-60,000 moose, Maine is home …

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July 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM

Join us for a Wildlife Conservation Outing

Join us for a Wildlife Conservation Outing mefishwildlife.com Exploring the Scarborough Marsh WMA Date/Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025; 8am - 10am Location: Scarborough Wildlife Management Area, Eastern Trail - Scarborough, ME Join MD…

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July 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Antlerless deer permit lottery applications due July 31!

Antlerless deer permit lottery applications due July 31! Apply today through July 31 mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2025 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery today! A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest …

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July 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Updated Email: Swan Island Wildlife Management Area is open for the 2025 season!

Updated Email: Swan Island Wildlife Management Area is open for the 2025 season! mefishwildlife.com Visit Swan Island this summer Located at the head of Merrymeeting Bay in Richmond, Swan Island welcomes hikers, campers, birders, wil…

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July 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Swan Island Wildlife Management Area is open for the 2025 season!

Swan Island Wildlife Management Area is open for the 2025 season! mefishwildlife.com Visit Swan Island this summer Located at the head of Merrymeeting Bay in Richmond, Swan Island welcomes hikers, campers, birders, wildlife watchers,…

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July 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Bald Eagle Birthday Celebration

Bald Eagle Birthday Celebration Come celebrate Marilyn's 20th birthday and Maine's recovery of bald eagles. mainewildlifepark.com Come celebrate a bald eagle birthday with us! 20th Birthday Bash - Saturday, July 12 from 10am…

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July 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Win Outdoor Essentials from L.L. Bean, Old Town Canoe, and more!

Win Outdoor Essentials from L.L. Bean, Old Town Canoe, and more! Become an Outdoor Partner Today mefishwildlife.com July Outdoor Partners Prizes Celebrate the height of summer by becoming an Outdoor Partner and helping to…

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July 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Add some fishing to your weekend plans

Add some fishing to your weekend plans Learn where to fish and more mefishwildlife.com July + August Fishing Tips Summer has arrived! With more than 6,000 lakes and ponds and over 32,000  miles of rivers and streams, there i…

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July 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM

Operation Dry Water: July 4-6, 2025

Operation Dry Water: July 4-6, 2025 Maine Game Wardens and Marine Patrol Officers will have an increased presence on Maine's waterways this holiday weekend. mefishwildlife.com Maine Game Wardens and Marine Patrol Officers wil…

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July 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM

It's what boaters do to protect our waters

It's what boaters do to protect our waters Clean, Drain, Dry. Every waterbody. Every time. mefishwildlife.com Clean, Drain, Dry It's what boaters do to protect Maine's waters. Mainers and visitors alike treasure our beautiful…

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July 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Independence Day Weekend Riding Reminders

Independence Day Weekend Riding Reminders mefishwildlife.com Have a great 4th of July weekend Photo by Visit Maine Protect the sport you love. Do your part to keep Maine’s ATV trails open for generations to come: Stay on marked ATV…

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July 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Maine's lakes are the perfect place to enjoy the 4th

Maine's lakes are the perfect place to enjoy the 4th Boating safety reminders mefishwildlife.com Happy 4th of July Week! If you're lucky enough to spend the holiday weekend on one of Maine's beautiful waters, make it a safe o…

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June 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM

Apply to the 2025 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery

Apply to the 2025 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery Apply today through July 31 mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2025 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery today! A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest an antle…

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June 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM

2026 Fishing Regulation Proposals Open for Public Comment

2026 Fishing Regulation Proposals Open for Public Comment mefishwildlife.com You're invited to comment on the proposed fishing law updates Proposals to update the inland fishing laws for 2026 are now open for public comment. These r…

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June 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM

Discover the Challenge of Trapping

Discover the Challenge of Trapping Sign up today! mefishwildlife.com Upcoming Trapper Education Courses Learning to trap will unlock exciting new opportunities as wildlife conservationists. Regulated trapping helps maintain h…

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June 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Antlerless Deer Permit Reminders

Antlerless Deer Permit Reminders mefishwildlife.com Antlerless Deer Permit Reminders A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest an antlerless deer in the designated district and an antlered deer statewide. Antlerles…

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June 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Join us for a Spring Forestry Walk

Join us for a Spring Forestry Walk mefishwildlife.com Upcoming Spring Forestry Walk Wildlife Forestry Tour - Guided Walk Date/Time: Saturday, June 28, 2025; 8:30am - 10:30am Location: Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Georges H…

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June 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM

2024 Legendary Maine Guide Award Announced

2024 Legendary Maine Guide Award Announced Deane Smith of St. Albans Honored As Legendary Maine Guide mefishwildlife.com Deane Smith of St. Albans Honored As Legendary Maine Guide Commissioner Judy Camuso and Deputy Commissio…

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June 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Keep swimmers safe, protect loons, prevent erosion

Keep swimmers safe, protect loons, prevent erosion 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 Ma…

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June 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM

See you at the Ballpark! 🥎 Maine Game Wardens vs. West Virginia Natural Resource Police Officers

See you at the Ballpark! 🥎 Maine Game Wardens vs. West Virginia Natural Resource Police Officers Saturday, June 28 in Old Orchard Beach mefishwildlife.com Join us at the North Woods Throwdown, a charity softball game Saturday…

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June 17, 2025 at 2:46 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 2025 Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award The Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifeti…

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June 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Moms will return to their fawns

Moms will return to their fawns Help us Keep Maine's Wildlife Wild mefishwildlife.com Mom will return! Photo by MDIFW's Wildlife Conflict Agent Grierson Last week, a concerned community member spotted a young fawn walking ne…

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June 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Download our new app!

Download our new app! Introducing ME Outdoors, our official mobile app! mefishwildlife.com Download Our App Get ready for your next Maine adventure with the ME Outdoors mobile app! From purchasing licenses and permits for you…

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June 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM

One week until the moose lottery drawing and festival!

One week until the moose lottery drawing and festival! Saturday, June 21 in Farmington mefishwildlife.com Join us for the Moose Permit Lottery Drawing at the High Peaks Outdoor Heritage Festival  Saturday, June 21 at the Farm…

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June 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM

Join us for a Learn to Fish Event Next Week!

Join us for a Learn to Fish Event Next Week! Register Today mefishwildlife.com Join us in Augusta for a day of fishing! The days are heating up, and we have two Learn to Fish events coming up next week! Join Maine Outdoor Pro…

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June 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM

Build Your Outdoor Skills

Build Your Outdoor Skills Register for a Workshop Today! mefishwildlife.com Sharpen you skills for hunting season with these Next Steps Workshops! Check out these summer workshops to help prepare for fall hunting seasons. Lea…

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June 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM

Download our new app!

Download our new app! Introducing ME Outdoors, our official mobile app! mefishwildlife.com Download Our App Get ready for your next Maine adventure with the ME Outdoors mobile app! From purchasing licenses and permits for you…

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June 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM

Gear up for summer adventure: shop our online store!

Gear up for summer adventure: shop our online store! Water bottles, hiking socks, and more! mefishwildlife.com Shop our online store featuring hats, print items, apparel, drinkware, and more Wildlife decal pack Show your …

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June 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Save the Date: North Woods Throwdown is June 28

Save the Date: North Woods Throwdown is June 28 In Old Orchard Beach mefishwildlife.com You're Invited to the North Woods Throwdown Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Ball Park at Old Orchard Beach Support your Maine …

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June 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM

Support conservation and unlock monthly prize opportunities

Support conservation and unlock monthly prize opportunities Become an Outdoor Partner today mefishwildlife.com June Outdoor Partners Prizes The days are heating up and so are the possibilities for exploration and adventur…

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June 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Join us at the Maine Moose Permit Lottery Drawing

Join us at the Maine Moose Permit Lottery Drawing Saturday, June 21 in Farmington mefishwildlife.com Join us for the Moose Permit Lottery Drawing at the High Peaks Outdoor Heritage Festival  Saturday, June 21 at the Farmingto…

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June 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Protecting Maine's habitats

Protecting Maine's habitats We want to hear from you! mefishwildlife.com We're updating our State Wildlife Action Plan, and we need YOUR input to shape the future of conservation Atlantic puffin Maine’s State Wildlife Action…

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June 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Save the Date: North Woods Throwdown is June 28

Save the Date: North Woods Throwdown is June 28 In Old Orchard Beach mefishwildlife.com You're Invited to the North Woods Throwdown Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Ball Park at Old Orchard Beach Support your Maine …

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May 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM

If You Care, Leave Them There

If You Care, Leave Them There Help us Keep Maine's Wildlife Wild mefishwildlife.com If you care, leave them there It is not uncommon to find a young fawn all alone in the spring and early summer. Until the fawn is strong enou…

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May 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Join us for a Spring Forestry Walk

Join us for a Spring Forestry Walk mefishwildlife.com Upcoming Spring Forestry Walks Forest Improvements for Wildlife Date/Time: Friday, June 13, 2025; 9am - 12pm Location: 1628 The Arnold Trail - Eustis, ME Join us for a tour of a p…

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May 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM

It's Free Fishing Weekend!

It's Free Fishing Weekend! Learn where to fish and more mefishwildlife.com Free Fishing Weekend is May 31 - June 1, 2025 It's time to cast a line! On Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, any person* may fish without a licen…

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May 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Free Fishing Weekend is almost here!

Free Fishing Weekend is almost here! Learn where to fish and more mefishwildlife.com Free Fishing Weekend is May 31 - June 1, 2025 No more excuses, it's time to cast a line! Grab a rod, your favorite lure, a buddy, and head …

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May 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM

Protecting Maine's habitats

Protecting Maine's habitats We want to hear from you! mefishwildlife.com We're updating our State Wildlife Action Plan, and we need YOUR input to shape the future of conservation Atlantic puffin Maine’s State Wildlife Action…

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May 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM

Chainsaw Artists at Maine Wildlife Park

Chainsaw Artists at Maine Wildlife Park Saturday, May 31 mainewildlifepark.com Come watch Maine wildlife come to life one carving at a time! Saturday, May 31 from 10:00am-2:00pm Join us for a special event featuring talented…

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