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July 21, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Why make the switch?

Why make the switch? It's better for avian scavengers! mefishwildlife.com Protect avian scavengers by making the switch to nonlead ammunition Hunters themselves are conservationists, maintaining species populations and protec…

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July 17, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Don't wait, apply today!

Don't wait, apply today! Antlerless deer permit lottery applications due August 1 mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2023 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery today! A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest an …

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July 13, 2023 at 3:13 PM

2023-2024 Hunting laws online!

2023-2024 Hunting laws online! Download the hunting law book to your phone today. mefishwildlife.com 2023-2024 Hunting law book now online! Being a responsible user of the Maine outdoors means staying informed of, and co…

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July 11, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Hunting with nonlead ammunition

Hunting with nonlead ammunition Consider making the switch! mefishwildlife.com Consider making the switch to nonlead ammunition Cheap and efficient, lead has long prevailed as the primary material for big game hunting am…

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July 6, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Please BEE on the lookout! 🐝

Please BEE on the lookout! 🐝 Is this endangered species in your backyard? mefishwildlife.com Please BEE on the lookout for the rusty patched bumble bee Bees are among the most important pollinators, pollinating 2/3 of the f…

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July 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Please BEE on the lookout! 🐝

Please BEE on the lookout! 🐝 Is this endangered species in your backyard? mefishwildlife.com Please BEE on the lookout for the rusty patched bumble bee Bees are among the most important pollinators, pollinating 2/3 of the f…

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July 5, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Join us at the North Woods Throwdown!

Join us at the North Woods Throwdown! In Maine again this year! mefishwildlife.com Batter up! Join us at the 2023 North Woods Throwdown!  Friday, July 28 Doors open at 4:00, Game starts at 6:00 Hadlock Field, 271 Park Ave, Po…

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July 1, 2023 at 11:46 AM

Don't boat impaired

Don't boat impaired Operation Dry Water 2023 mefishwildlife.com Keep yourself, friends, and family safe by NEVER drinking and boating As part of the Operation Dry Water campaign, Maine Game Wardens and fellow law enforcement …

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June 30, 2023 at 11:47 AM

You deserve a day of fishing....

You deserve a day of fishing.... July + August fishing tips + spots mefishwildlife.com Grab a fishing pole, and enjoy What lures should you use this time of year? Wondering where you can fish from shore? Find tips and tricks…

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June 29, 2023 at 7:48 PM

Maine Warden Service increasing boating patrols this holiday weekend

Maine Warden Service increasing boating patrols this holiday weekend Operation Dry Water 2023 mefishwildlife.com Operation Dry Water is July 1-3, 2023 Keep everyone on the water safe, don't drink and boat This holiday weekend…

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June 29, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Thank a landowner

Thank a landowner and support your favorite club! mefishwildlife.com ATVing in Maine would not be possible without generous private landowners and dedicated volunteer ATV clubs Photo credit Visit Maine Maine?s thousands of m…

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June 29, 2023 at 3:10 PM

2023 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery is OPEN!

2023 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery is OPEN! mefishwildlife.com Apply to the 2023 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery today! A licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest an antlerless deer in the designated district an…

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June 26, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Upcoming Firearms Workshops

Upcoming Firearms Workshops July Workshops in Augusta mefishwildlife.com Take Aim Whether you're looking to improve your skills or are just starting out, we have a workshop for you.  Check out what we have coming up this summ…

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June 23, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Clean, drain, dry💦

Clean, drain, dry💦 Protect Maine's waters mefishwildlife.com Help us keep it Maine Protect our waters for aquatic invasive species Maine has some of the country’s most pristine and healthy waters, which support high-quali…

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June 23, 2023 at 5:29 PM

It's Pollinator Week!

It's Pollinator Week! Learn how you can help Maine's insect pollinators mefishwildlife.com Maine's butterflies and bees need your help!? Monarch butterfly in field of wild flowers. Photo by Kelly Boland Maine is home to a wi…

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June 22, 2023 at 3:24 PM

School's out, the Park is OPEN!

School's out, the Park is OPEN! mainewildlifepark.com Join us at the Park to hear from Maine's wildlife biologists! Saturday, June 24th Wild Cats and Dogs of Maine Get a good look at bobcats, Canada lynx, foxes, and coyotes as you explore…

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June 21, 2023 at 7:12 PM

2024 Fishing Regulation Proposals Open for Public Comment

2024 Fishing Regulation Proposals Open for Public Comment mefishwildlife.com Proposals to update the inland fishing laws for 2024 are now open for public comment Proposals to update the inland fishing laws for 2024 are now open for …

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June 13, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Our podcast is BACK!

Our podcast is BACK! Fish + Game Changers mefishwildlife.com Our Fish + Game Changers podcast is back!? Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is about so much more than fish + game, with leaders on every level…

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June 6, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Woodland Walks and Workshops for Landowners

Woodland Walks and Workshops for Landowners Learn how to manage your land for wildlife! mefishwildlife.com Protect pollinators, build habitat, manage timber, and increase wildlife diversity right in your own backyard! Whether…

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June 5, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Join us for the Maine Moose Hunting Permit Drawing on June 10!

Join us for the Maine Moose Hunting Permit Drawing on June 10! mefishwildlife.com Maine's Moose Hunting Permit Drawing is coming up on Saturday, June 10! Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in conjunction with the City …

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June 2, 2023 at 6:10 PM

Free Fishing Weekend!

Free Fishing Weekend! June fishing tips + spots mefishwildlife.com Grab a friend, this weekend is Free Fishing Weekend!? June 3-4 is Free Fishing Weekend! On these days, any person (except those whose license has been suspend…

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May 31, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Maine's Moose Permit Drawing is Saturday, June 10 in Augusta!

Maine's Moose Permit Drawing is Saturday, June 10 in Augusta! mefishwildlife.com The 2023 Maine Moose Permit Drawing will be hosted by City of Augusta on Saturday, June 10 at Mill Park in Augusta, Maine. Join us from 10am-6pm for a f…

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May 25, 2023 at 8:14 PM

ATV season is here!

ATV season is here! mefishwildlife.com Memorial Day Weekend is here! With thousands of miles of beautiful trails across the state, we know you are looking forward to riding! Please remember that some of Maine's ATV trails do not open…

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May 23, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Do you know what Headway Speed is?

Do you know what Headway Speed is? mefishwildlife.com ? Memorial Day Weekend is here marking the start of the boating season for many! With more people heading out to enjoy a day of boating or fishing, it is more important than ever …

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May 20, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Boat Days = The Best Days

Boat Days = The Best Days Boating season is here! mefishwildlife.com It's National Safe Boating Week! Freshen up on your boating safety: Always wear a life jacket. If you think you will have time to put it on after you are i…

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May 19, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Free Fishing Weekend is June 3-4

Free Fishing Weekend is June 3-4 mefishwildlife.com Free Fishing Weekend is June 3-4, 2023 Reel in lifelong memories! On these days, any person (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish without a license. Al…

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May 19, 2023 at 4:20 PM

The turkeys are calling

The turkeys are calling ... and I must go! mefishwildlife.com There's still time to share your passion If you haven't gotten out there yet, what are you waiting for?! The spring wild turkey hunting season is Monday, May 1 th…

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May 16, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Mom will return

Mom will return mefishwildlife.com Did you know that does leave their fawns unattended most of the time, only returning two-three times per day to nurse? Until they are strong enough to keep up with mom, fawns are safest from predato…

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May 16, 2023 at 5:15 PM

We're hiring!

We're hiring! Fish culturist, carpenter, and game wardens mefishwildlife.com We're hiring! Fish Culturist at the Casco Fish Hatchery - Seasonal Position This is a full-time permanent seasonal position performing technica…

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May 11, 2023 at 12:38 PM

Attention paddlers!

Attention paddlers! Have you labeled your kayak or canoe? mefishwildlife.com Help first responders by labeling your canoe, kayak, standup paddleboard, and other paddle craft with an IF FOUND sticker ? Each year the Maine…

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May 11, 2023 at 11:42 AM

Final reminder! Apply for the hunt of a lifetime today

Final reminder! Apply for the hunt of a lifetime today Apply to the moose permit lottery today mefishwildlife.com Deadline approaching!?Apply to the 2023 Maine moose permit lottery today. Moose photo by Tori Lee Jackson Appl…

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May 10, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Flying purple insect eaters

Flying purple insect eaters Learn about Maine's purple martins and other aerial insectivores mefishwildlife.com Learn about purple martins and other aerial insectivores in Maine An aerial insectivore is any animal that feeds…

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May 8, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Moose permit lottery applications due May 15!

Moose permit lottery applications due May 15! Apply to the moose permit lottery today mefishwildlife.com Don't wait until the last minute...? Moose photo by Tori Lee Jackson Apply to the 2023 Maine moose permit lottery today…

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May 8, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Land management workshops

Land management workshops mefishwildlife.com Upcoming Landowner Workshops Managing Your Woodlot for Wildlife Thursday, May 18 - 4:30 - 6pm  Georgia Fuller Wiesendanger Wildlife Protection Area, Case Road, Winthrop, ME 04364 MDIFW Pri…

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May 8, 2023 at 4:54 PM

Interested in keeping a fishing log book?

Interested in keeping a fishing log book? mefishwildlife.com Are you an avid angler? We are looking for anglers to voluntarily record their fishing activity If you are interested in keeping a log book this fishing season, contac…

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May 2, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Grab your tackle box, spring fishing is here!

Grab your tackle box, spring fishing is here! May fishing tips + spots mefishwildlife.com Spring fishing is here... ? View the May Fishing Report for ice-out updates and predictions for some of Maine's larger lakes, ear…

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April 28, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Spring turkey hunting season is here!

Spring turkey hunting season is here! mefishwildlife.com The spring wild turkey hunting season is here! Soon you will be sitting in your blind watching the sunrise, waiting to call in that bearded tom turkey. Youth day is Saturday, A…

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April 27, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Deadline approaching! Apply today

Deadline approaching! Apply today Apply to the moose permit lottery today mefishwildlife.com Don't wait until the last minute...? Moose photo by Tori Lee Jackson Apply to the 2023 Maine moose permit lottery today! Applicatio…

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April 27, 2023 at 3:46 PM

2022 Legendary Maine Guide Award

2022 Legendary Maine Guide Award Jerry Packard, Longtime Guide And Operator Of Packard Camps Receives Legendary Maine Guide Award mefishwildlife.com Jerry Packard, Longtime Guide And Operator Of Packard Camps Receives Legenda…

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April 26, 2023 at 8:53 PM

Your new spring adventure awaits

Your new spring adventure awaits Join us at Becoming an Outdoors-Woman mefishwildlife.com Discover a new outdoor hobby or skill at Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Is this warm weather making you want to spend more time outdoors? …

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April 21, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Pattern your shotgun for turkey hunting season

Pattern your shotgun for turkey hunting season at Summerhaven Range in Augusta mefishwildlife.com Pattern your shotgun at Summerhaven Range in Augusta  Wild turkey hunting season begins Saturday, April 29 for youth and Monday…

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April 21, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Turkey hunting this spring?

Turkey hunting this spring? Learn more about wild turkey registration options. mefishwildlife.com New for the 2023 spring wild turkey hunting season, hunters may now self-register their wild turkey online OR register the turk…

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April 21, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Maine Wildlife Park is open!

Maine Wildlife Park is open! Will we see you soon? mainewildlifepark.com It's time to plan your trip to Maine Wildlife Park Where you're guaranteed to see black bears, moose,?and more animals in a day than you could ever spot in the wi…

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April 13, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Turkey hunting season is almost here!

Turkey hunting season is almost here! mefishwildlife.com If you haven't experienced the thrill of calling in a tom turkey, what are you waiting for?! Calling in a tom turkey and chatting with them is often cited as a spring turkey hu…

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April 13, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Spring hiking reminders

Spring hiking reminders Reminders from the Maine Warden Service mefishwildlife.com Spring has sprung! Many of Maine's trails need more time before they are ready for hiking. Many of Maine's trails are still covered in ice and…

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April 11, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Waking up to chirping birds?

Waking up to chirping birds? One of the best signs of spring! mefishwildlife.com As we gain more daylight and warmer temperatures in the spring, we are also graced with the sound of chirping birds in the morning. Red-winged b…

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April 10, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Black bears are emerging from their dens

Black bears are emerging from their dens Learn how to remove or secure common bear attractants. mefishwildlife.com Spring is here and bears are emerging from their dens After not eating or drinking for several months, it?s ti…

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April 6, 2023 at 5:24 PM

ATV trails are CLOSED for mud season

ATV trails are CLOSED for mud season mefishwildlife.com You may be ready but the ATV trails are not... Riding on trails before they open can cause significant damage and cause landowners to close trails to all in the future. Do your…

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April 6, 2023 at 3:35 PM

April Fishing Report

April Fishing Report Dreaming of spring fishing? mefishwildlife.com It's the turning of the seasons.... In Northern Maine, there is still ice fishing opportunity while anglers in the southern parts ready for open water fis…

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April 5, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Turkey registration updates

Turkey registration updates Introducing the self-registration option mefishwildlife.com New for the 2023 spring wild turkey hunting season, hunters may now self-register their wild turkey online OR register the turkey in-per…

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