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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

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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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May 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Reel in the memories

Reel in the memories Where to fish, tips, and more mefishwildlife.com Plan your weekend's fishing adventure Wondering where to fish? Get the inside scoop from the people who know Maine’s waters best - our regional fisheries …

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May 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Camping, hiking, birding, wildlife watching, paddling, and more

Camping, hiking, birding, wildlife watching, paddling, and more mefishwildlife.com What are you WADing for... It's time to get outside! With millions of acres of land, more than 6,000 lakes and ponds, and thousands of miles of river…

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May 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM

Stunning views, winding trails, and memories made

Stunning views, winding trails, and memories made mefishwildlife.com Stunning views, winding trails, and memories made Photo by Visit Maine Maine is a beautiful place to ride, with thousands of miles of scenic trails winding through…

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May 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Lake days have arrived

Lake days have arrived Going boating? Here are a few reminders. mefishwildlife.com Ensure your summer is full of smiles by boating prepared and responsibly The key to a happy, memorable weekend on the water is boating safe an…

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May 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Secure your lure

Secure your lure Keep Maine's waters clean and healthy mefishwildlife.com Fishing with soft plastic lures? Secure your lures Soft plastic lures are popular fishing tackle; and just like all other equipment, it’s everyone's r…

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May 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM

What You Should Know about Private Pond Fish Stocking

What You Should Know about Private Pond Fish Stocking mefishwildlife.com What You Should Know about Private Pond Fish Stocking Beautiful, clean rivers, lakes, and ponds and wild brook trout, Arctic charr, and other native fish specie…

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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

Non-Resident Boaters: Here’s What You Need Before Launching in Maine mefishwildlife.com Bringing your boat to Maine this season? Here’s what you need to know: Non-Maine registered watercraft that are properly registered in another st…

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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

Report tagged fish Catch a tagged fish? mefishwildlife.com Fish tagging studies are underway Catch a tagged fish? Report it!  Fish biologists use "T-bar tags" or "Floy tags" to mark fish species across the state, helping …

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May 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Gearing up for ATV season

Gearing up for ATV season mefishwildlife.com ATV season is almost here Photo by Visit Maine With thousands of miles of beautiful trails across the state, we know you are looking forward to riding! Please remember that many of Maine'…

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May 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM

It's time to cast a line🎣

It's time to cast a line🎣 May Fishing Report mefishwildlife.com The fishing is heating up across the state The ice is out of most Maine waters, the water is starting to warm up, and our hatchery teams are busy stocking water…

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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

Making Progress with Maine's Peregrines Take a look at the 2024 Peregrine Report mefishwildlife.com Peregrines are fast falcons, but Endangered species recovery is a slow process. Peregrine falcon fledglings on a cliff. Phot…

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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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