mefishwildlife.com

Our classic "You Alone in the Maine Woods" book is now available in our online store!

You asked for it, and here it is!

Our in-demand "You Alone in the Maine Woods" book is now available in our online store. It's a pocket-sized blaze orange classic you won't want to be without.

First published in 1972 and last updated in 2020, this guide for outdoor enthusiasts is a go-to resource for people of all ages when exploring the Maine outdoors. Two bucks puts emergency contacts, survival tips, safety reminders, and practical pointers in your pocket, helping you be safe, smart, and ethical in the Maine woods. Chapters topics include:

• Preparation for Outdoor Adventures
• Map and Compass
• Fire and Shelters
• First Aid in the Wilderness
• Water and Wild Foods
• And much more!

It even includes emergency contacts for the Maine Warden Service, a place to add your information in case of emergencies, and a page for notes. Head over to our online store to order a copy for yourself, and a few for your friends and family! While you're there, check out all the other awesome items we have in stock to celebrate love for the Maine outdoors this summer. 

More MDIFW Store Highlights

Upgrade you Cribbage Game at Camp Our playing cards feature the MDIFW logo and beautiful illustrations of Maine wildlife. To answer your questions, yes, of course the ace is a moose, and yes, we obviously made a blue set of fish cards too so as not to play favorites. Other fun print items include wildlife posters, prints, and stickers!

Raising a Future Maine Game Warden? Make it Official. Shop our youth section to keep your conservation kiddo looking cool with a Junior Maine Game Warden hat. Now that's a badge of honor. Dedication to protecting the Maine outdoors starts young, and we love to see it!

Become an Outdoor Partner When you purchase Outdoor Partners Program gear and apparel, proceeds go directly toward preservation of public access to private land. Sport the logo when you explore the outdoors to proudly show your partnership and support of landowners.

Bedazzle your Binoculars for the Birds You can band your binos like biologists band birds! When you buy a Maine Birder Band, the number will be registered to you. String it on your strap and you'll never have to worry about the bad optics of losing your gear again. The best part is your purchase will help support Maine birds, bird habitat, and birding access!

More information

Other Ways to Support Maine Wildlife

Outdoor Safety Tips

7 Ways to be a Good Land User

Outdoor Recreation Opportunities in Maine