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December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM

Outdoor experiences make the best gifts!

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November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Give muzzleloader season a shot

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November 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM

Gifts for outdoor enthusiasts

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November 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Thinking about giving muzzleloader hunting a shot?

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November 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM

Thanks for helping conserve Maine's wildlife and wild places

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November 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Extra Antlerless Deer Permits for Sale

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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Hunting in Maine: A Tradition that Supports Conservation and Connection

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November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM

No mosquitoes or black flies in November!

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November 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM

Protect Maine's deer, keep CWD out of Maine

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November 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM

Join the Movement to Protect the Maine Outdoors

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October 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Happy HOWL-oween

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October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Meat care - What is your plan?

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October 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Our Augusta Office Will Be Closed on Nov. 6

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October 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Attention Deer Hunters: Read These Season Reminders

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October 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM

There's still time to register! Bring the outdoors into your lesson plans.

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October 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Blaze orange hats, fleece-lined beanies, and more for sale!

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October 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM

We're hiring!

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October 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM

Youth Deer Hunting Days are Friday & Saturday!

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October 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Have you downloaded our app yet?

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October 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Trapper Education Courses Start Soon!

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October 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM

We're hiring!

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October 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM

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October 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM

We're hiring!

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October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Join us for a Fall Outdoor Skills Day

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October 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Continue hunter leadership and support wildlife

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October 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM

2025 Rut Watch has Begun!🦌

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October 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Become an Outdoor Partner This Fall

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October 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Upcoming Working Group Meetings

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October 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Upcoming Fall Workshops

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October 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Where to fish in October

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October 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Managing buck age structure

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September 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Youth days are coming up!

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September 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM

Fall Fun Days at the Wildlife Park!

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September 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM

Last chance to be a Deer Spy this season!

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September 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Antlerless deer permits still available!

Antlerless deer permits still available! mefishwildlife.com Extra Antlerless Deer Permits for Sale Extra antlerless deer permits not issued through the lottery are available for purchase online only on a first come, first served basi…

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September 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM

Cast and Blast Weekend!

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September 25, 2025 at 10:48 PM

Watch Now! Guardian of the Giants: The Story of a Species That Defines Maine

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September 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM

You're invited! Swan Island Working Group Meeting

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September 23, 2025 at 4:04 AM

Fall Fun Days at the Wildlife Park!

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September 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Join us for a Fall Outdoor Skills Day

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September 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM

You're invited! Public Access to Privately Owned Lands Working Group Meeting

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September 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Consider making the switch to non-lead ammunition

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September 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Join us for Fall Outdoor Skills Day

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September 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Join us for Our New Archery Safety Course

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September 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM

Antlerless deer permits will be available for purchase Sept. 16

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September 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Get Started Beaver Trapping

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September 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Setting up your treestands and game cameras?

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September 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM

Join us for Learn to Fish: Introduction to Fly Fishing Next Week!

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September 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM

Your input matters: Maine DEP survey for boaters, anglers & hunters

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September 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Heading north this fall? Respect landowners and loggers

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