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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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April 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Join us for a Spring Woodcock Walk

Join us for a Spring Woodcock Walk mefishwildlife.com Spring Wildlife Walk Major Gregory Sanborn Wildlife Management Area Saturday, April 26 · 7 - 8:30pm Rt 113 Fryeburg, ME Join an MDIFW wildlife biologist at the Gregory Sanborn Wil…

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April 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM

Apply to the moose permit lottery today!

Apply to the moose permit lottery today! Applications are open until May 15th mefishwildlife.com Don't wait until the last minute...  There is less than one month left to apply to the 2025 Moose Lottery. Applications for the…

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April 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Schoodic Lake Fisheries Management Plan Public Meeting

Schoodic Lake Fisheries Management Plan Public Meeting Thursday, April 17 at Three Rivers Kiwanis mefishwildlife.com Join us at the Schoodic Lake Fisheries Management Plan Public Meeting Thursday, April 17 at 6:00pm 15 Harris…

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April 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Pattern your shotgun for turkey hunting season

Pattern your shotgun for turkey hunting season Join a session at Summerhaven Range in Augusta mefishwildlife.com Pattern your shotgun at Summerhaven Range in Augusta  Wild turkey hunting season begins Saturday, April 26 for y…

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April 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Maine Wildlife Park Opens Tomorrow

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April 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Cold Water Safety Awareness

Cold Water Safety Awareness Plan adventures on the water with safety in mind. mefishwildlife.com Cold Water - Pleasant for Trout, Dangerous for People. Brook Trout by Peter Abdu Understand the Risks The ideal water temperatu…

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April 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM

Love Maine's lakes? Join our community science project!

Love Maine's lakes? Join our community science project! We're seeking volunteers! mefishwildlife.com Help ensure Maine's lakes stay healthy! Volunteer for the Zebra Mussel Settling Plate Project With the recent discovery …

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April 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Turkey hunting workshops are filling up!

Turkey hunting workshops are filling up! Register today to prepare for turkey hunting season! mefishwildlife.com Experience the challenge and excitement of turkey hunting this spring! Spring is in full swing, and now is a gre…

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April 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Introduce someone to hunting this spring

Introduce someone to hunting this spring Wild turkey hunting is perfect for beginner hunters mefishwildlife.com Introduce a youth, friend, family member, or neighbor to hunting with a spring turkey hunt 5 Reasons a wild turke…

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April 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Turkey hunting season is right around the corner: Corrected dates

Turkey hunting season is right around the corner: Corrected dates Resources for spring turkey season mefishwildlife.com Discover the thrill and sustainability of hunting this spring. One of the most exhilarating aspects of th…

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April 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Seeking feedback for 2025 Maine State Wildlife Action Plan Revision

Seeking feedback for 2025 Maine State Wildlife Action Plan Revision Public comment period now open! mefishwildlife.com Help us frame the next 10 years of conservation in Maine! Purple sandpipers - photo by Logan Parker Maine…

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April 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM

Turkey hunting season is right around the corner

Turkey hunting season is right around the corner Resources for spring turkey season mefishwildlife.com Discover the thrill and sustainability of hunting this spring. One of the most exhilarating aspects of the spring season i…

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April 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Hiking season is almost here!✔️🔦🌲

Hiking season is almost here!✔️🔦🌲 Spring hiking checklist mefishwildlife.com It may be spring, but here in Maine, it's technically mud season  As the snow melts, the birds return, and our days become longer, we are all excite…

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April 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Enter our spring drawings!

Enter our spring drawings! Become an Outdoor Partner for 2025 mefishwildlife.com Become an Outdoor Partner for more chances to win! Spring has arrived, and we have gear just in time for hiking season from our sponsoring b…

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April 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Now Accepting 2025 Moose Permit Lottery Applications!

Now Accepting 2025 Moose Permit Lottery Applications! Accepted online now through May 15 2025 mefishwildlife.com 2025 Moose permit lottery applications are accepted online only until May 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm Applications for…

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March 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Ice-out fishing tips, reminders, and more

Ice-out fishing tips, reminders, and more Gear up for spring fishing! mefishwildlife.com Spring into Fishing After a wonderful winter it didn't take long to switch gears from ice fishing to counting down the days to open wat…

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March 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Join us for a workshop at the Augusta Sportsman's Show

Join us for a workshop at the Augusta Sportsman's Show Sign up today! mefishwildlife.com Upcoming Learn to Hunt Workshops - Augusta  This weekend The Maine Sportsman magazine and Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine are hosting the …

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March 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM

Spring has sprung and black bears are waking up

Spring has sprung and black bears are waking up Take steps now to prevent black bears from coming to your backyard mefishwildlife.com Take steps now to prevent black bears from coming to your backyard The spring weather has f…

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March 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM

Shop our online store

Shop our online store Water bottles, hiking socks, and more! mefishwildlife.com Gear up for spring adventures Shop our online store for water bottles, apparel, socks, home decor, and more! Sale items We're having a "spri…

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