Step Onto the Ice
 Embrace the chill and learn a new skill this winter! Join us at an upcoming workshop to learn and try ice fishing, snowshoe hiking, and more! Whether you're brand new to outdoor activities or brushing up on skills, these hands-on workshops give you the tools you need to enjoy the season on the ice.
We have workshops coming up in Bryant Pond, Augusta, Bangor, Gray, Lisbon, and more. Find a winter workshop in your area today!
Learn + Try Ice Fishing, Snowshoe Mountain Hiking, Hunting, Rifle Shooting, Campfire Cooking, Archery, Beaver Trapping, Rock Climbing, Fly Tying, and Winter Survival
📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Sunday, February 8, 2026
⌚️ 9am - 5pm Saturday and 9am - 12:50pm Sunday
 Bryant Pond, ME
Open to adults 18+.
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Learn + Try Ice Fishing and Snowshoeing on Free Fishing Weekend! Additional festivities include Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Snowperson Building Contest, and a Door Prize Raffle.
📅 Sunday, February 15, 2026
⌚️ 9am - 1pm
Lisbon, ME
All ages are welcome, though participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Learn + Try Ice Fishing on Free Fishing Weekend from pre-drilled holes set with ice fishing traps for children and families.
📅 Sunday, February 15, 2026
⌚️ 9am - 2pm
Brewer, ME
This event is is intended for toddlers through age 15 to fish with their parents or families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Learn + Try Ice Fishing, Clay Target Shotgun Shooting, Snowshoe Hiking, Intro to Hunting, Wild Game Cooking, and Beaver Trapping.
📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
⌚️ 8:30am - 2pm
Augusta, ME
Age Minimum: 10+ and all youth must be accompanied by an adult.
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Learn + Try Ice Fishing and enter any fish caught in the fishing derby running simultaneously.
📅 Friday, February 20, 2026
⌚️ 9am - 2pm
West Newfield, ME
All ages are welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Learn + Try Ice Fishing
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
⌚️ 7am - 12pm
Norway, ME
All ages are welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Learn + Try Ice Fishing, Rifle Shooting, Snowshoe Hiking, and Bowhunting
📅 Sunday, February 22, 2026
⌚️ 8:30am - 2pm
Brewer, ME
All ages are welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Learn + Try Ice Fishing
📅 Sunday, March 8, 2026
⌚️ 9am - 1pm
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
All ages are welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) offers Maine Outdoor Programs, providing hands-on learning experiences for all skill levels. These programs help participants build and enhance skills in hunting, fishing, trapping, outdoor preparedness, and wildlife viewing in a supportive and engaging environment.
The outdoors is for everyone, and learning in nature is a lifelong journey—there’s always something new to discover! Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, learning opportunities through Maine Outdoor Programs will help you gain confidence, expand your knowledge, and deepen your connection to Maine’s incredible natural resources.
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and our partners are fully committed to providing an engaging event for all. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact Chelsea Lathrop at [email protected] or 207-446-8692 prior to the event. If you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out! We are here to help and look forward to talking with you.
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