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November 29, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Muzzleloader season FAQs

Muzzleloader season FAQs mefishwildlife.com Give muzzleloader hunting a shot Maine's legendary white-tailed deer hunt can be a test of patience! If you aren't tagged out yet, you still have time! The firearms hunting season for deer …

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November 27, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Feast on turkey facts

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November 26, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Filling your freezer? Antlerless deer permits still available!

Filling your freezer? Antlerless deer permits still available! Purchase an antlerless deer permit today mefishwildlife.com Antlerless deer permits are still available in WMDs 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29 Fill your freezer with sust…

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November 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM

Don't forget to submit observations to Rut Watch

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November 23, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Community Science at Work for Golden Eagles

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November 21, 2024 at 7:51 PM

Thinking about giving muzzleloader hunting a shot?

Thinking about giving muzzleloader hunting a shot? Upcoming Workshops and Information mefishwildlife.com Check out these resources to prepare for muzzleloader season: If you haven't filled your deer tag(s) yet, don't give up!…

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November 21, 2024 at 3:02 PM

🎣 Fishing for the perfect holiday gift?

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November 14, 2024 at 7:09 PM

We're looking for nominations for the next Legendary Registered Maine Guide!

We're looking for nominations for the next Legendary Registered Maine Guide! mefishwildlife.com We're seeking nominations for the Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award! Registered Maine Guides are experienced and passionate outdo…

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November 7, 2024 at 8:29 PM

There's still time to enter our drawing before the end of the year!

There's still time to enter our drawing before the end of the year! Enter the Weekly Outdoor Partners Program Drawing at Checkout! mefishwildlife.com Enter for a chance to win one of these great prizes! You'll also help suppo…

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November 7, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Interested in seeing more older bucks in your area?

Interested in seeing more older bucks in your area? Managing buck age structure mefishwildlife.com Managing Buck Age Structure Photo credit: National Deer Association Impact of passing on young bucks Maine Department of Inla…

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November 5, 2024 at 5:11 PM

Frequently Asked Questions: Deer Hunting in Maine

Frequently Asked Questions: Deer Hunting in Maine Legal Hunting Hours + Bag Limits mefishwildlife.com Frequently Asked Questions: Deer Hunting in Maine What are Maine's legal hunting hours? Maine's legal hunting hours are one…

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November 1, 2024 at 7:48 PM

You could have the water all to yourself...

You could have the water all to yourself... Fishing opportunity in November and December mefishwildlife.com It's always fishing season in Maine No matter if you are in southern Maine or all the way up in "the County" there a…

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November 1, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Now accepting Deputy Game Warden Applications for next summer!

Now accepting Deputy Game Warden Applications for next summer! Apply today! mefishwildlife.com Apply today to be a Deputy Game Warden next summer Maine Warden Service is now hiring seasonal Deputy Game Wardens These positions…

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October 28, 2024 at 6:14 PM

The best time of the year is almost here...

The best time of the year is almost here... Firearms season begins Nov. 2 for residents and Nov. 4 for everyone mefishwildlife.com Maine's most popular hunting season is almost here Maine's firearms hunting season starts Satu…

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October 24, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Fall Fun Days at Maine Wildlife Park

Fall Fun Days at Maine Wildlife Park Make this fall a wild one! mainewildlifepark.com The leaves are falling and the Park is calling! Our Fall Fun Days are this weekend! Don't miss out on the opportunity to spend a day outdo…

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October 22, 2024 at 10:26 PM

Youth Deer Hunting Days are Friday & Saturday!

Youth Deer Hunting Days are Friday & Saturday! October 25 & 26 – Two Maine Youth Deer Hunting Days mefishwildlife.com Make memories and share traditions with this year's two-day youth deer hunt Youth Deer Hunting Days…

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October 21, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Share the woods this fall

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October 17, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Uncover the Challenge of Trapping

Uncover the Challenge of Trapping Sign up today! mefishwildlife.com Upcoming Trapper Education Courses Learning to trap will unlock exciting new opportunities as wildlife conservationists. Trapping helps maintain healthy, abu…

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October 11, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Hunters for the Hungry

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October 10, 2024 at 8:26 PM

Upcoming Fall Outdoor Skills Day

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October 7, 2024 at 12:37 PM

Fall foliage views, spawning colors, solitude

Fall foliage views, spawning colors, solitude Where to fish this October mefishwildlife.com Don't put your fishing gear away yet... There is plenty of fishing opportunity in October! During the fall months there are special …

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October 2, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Gearing up for archery season?

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October 1, 2024 at 2:37 PM

2024 Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

2024 Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients mefishwildlife.com Tenley Skolfield and Alexandra Conover Bennet Honored with Fly Rod Crosby Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Awards Earlier this month MDIFW presente…

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October 1, 2024 at 1:28 PM

Scrapes, rubs, and the chase

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September 27, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Antlerless deer permits are still available for purchase in select WMDs

Antlerless deer permits are still available for purchase in select WMDs mefishwildlife.com Extra antlerless deer permits are available for purchase online only Antlerless deer permits that were not issued through the lottery are…

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September 26, 2024 at 9:10 PM

ME is no place for CWD

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September 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM

MDIFW Seeking Snow Removal Service Bids for 2024-2025 Season in Sidney

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September 24, 2024 at 7:17 PM

Announcing new directors of licensing and fisheries + hatcheries

Announcing new directors of licensing and fisheries + hatcheries View our latest agency promotions mefishwildlife.com We are thrilled to announce two recent promotions Angela Dionne, Director of Licensing and Registrati…

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September 24, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Hunting Season Success Starts Here

Hunting Season Success Starts Here Register for a Workshop Today! mefishwildlife.com New fall hunting workshops are now available! Hunting workshops are designed to help novice or experienced hunters with the essential skills…

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September 19, 2024 at 3:27 PM

New Fall Hunting Workshops

New Fall Hunting Workshops Register for a Workshop Today! mefishwildlife.com Sharpen you skills for hunting season with these Next Steps Workshops! Fall hunting season has started, but there are still workshops available to h…

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September 14, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Heading north this fall? Respect landowners and loggers

Heading north this fall? Respect landowners and loggers Bridge closed, please read! mefishwildlife.com Even in Maine's most remote places, you may not be alone and are often on privately owned land How to drive safely on priv…

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September 13, 2024 at 1:13 PM

Antlerless deer permits will be available for purchase Sept. 17

Antlerless deer permits will be available for purchase Sept. 17 mefishwildlife.com Antlerless Deer Permits for sale Tuesday, September 17 at 9:30am Antlerless deer permits not issued through the lottery will be available for purchase…

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September 12, 2024 at 10:39 PM

Join us for an End of Summer Outdoor Event on September 21

Join us for an End of Summer Outdoor Event on September 21 Register Today! mefishwildlife.com Help us celebrate the end of summer at our outdoor event! The shift from summer into fall is the perfect time to embrace the outdoo…

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September 12, 2024 at 9:34 PM

Join us for an End of Summer Outdoor Event!

Join us for an End of Summer Outdoor Event! Register Today! mefishwildlife.com Help us celebrate the end of summer at our outdoor event! The shift from summer into fall is the perfect time to embrace the outdoors. Join us at …

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September 12, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Setting up your treestands and game cameras?

Setting up your treestands and game cameras? Don't forget to label them with contact information. mefishwildlife.com Help preserve Maine's tradition of access to private land Label treestands and game cameras with your contac…

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September 11, 2024 at 1:47 PM

Add turkey hunting to your fall plans

Add turkey hunting to your fall plans Self-register wild turkeys online or in-person mefishwildlife.com There is a lot of opportunity for fall wild turkey hunting This fast-paced, engaging hunt is perfect for beginner hunters…

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September 9, 2024 at 8:54 PM

Upcoming Fall Hunting Workshops

Upcoming Fall Hunting Workshops Register for a Workshop Today! mefishwildlife.com Get ready for hunting season with a Next Steps Workshop! Fall hunting season is upon us, an exciting time of year for new and seasoned hunters.…

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September 7, 2024 at 9:35 PM

Wildlife Habitat Management Workshop

Wildlife Habitat Management Workshop Learn how to manage your land for wildlife. mefishwildlife.com Make your backyard wild! What can you do today to support wildlife on your land for generations to come? Come find out at our…

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September 5, 2024 at 11:21 PM

Archery hunting this fall?

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September 4, 2024 at 7:19 PM

September fishing tips and law changes

September fishing tips and law changes Where to fish + tips mefishwildlife.com September Fishing Tips September marks a significant transition, as summer fades into fall. Water temperatures at the start of the month will be i…

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September 3, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Volunteer Opportunity: Landowner Appreciation Day is September 15

Volunteer Opportunity: Landowner Appreciation Day is September 15 Show your appreciation mefishwildlife.com Show your appreciation for Maine's generous landowners Volunteer to clean up illegally dumped trash on Landowner …

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August 31, 2024 at 10:31 PM

September Fly Fishing Clinic

September Fly Fishing Clinic Let's go fishing! mefishwildlife.com When you're learning to fish, Pierce Pond is a perfect place to practice. Join us for a fly fishing clinic! Together with Pierce Pond Watershed Trust, we would…

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August 30, 2024 at 6:06 PM

Cruising the trails this weekend?

Cruising the trails this weekend? Protect the sport you love mefishwildlife.com It's up to us all to protect the sport we love   As we head into fall ATV riders will be in their glory, cruising through Maine's vast forests and along ri…

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August 30, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Outdoor memories >>>>

Outdoor memories >>>> The best memories are made outside mefishwildlife.com The best memories are made outside Whether your weekend plans include hiking, biking, camping, boating, fishing, hunting, wildlife watchi…

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August 30, 2024 at 3:54 PM

Enjoy the water safely this Labor Day Weekend

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August 30, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Public land hunting opportunities near you

Public land hunting opportunities near you Find a WMA near you mefishwildlife.com Hunt on a State-owned Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near you MDIFW manages more than 69 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) across the state, enc…

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August 29, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Additional Virtual Game Warden Career Information Session

Additional Virtual Game Warden Career Information Session Join us at a Maine Game Warden Career Information Session mefishwildlife.com Join us for a Maine Game Warden Career Information Session We've added another Virtual Ma…

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August 19, 2024 at 1:10 PM

Prepare for Hunting Season

Prepare for Hunting Season Register for a Hunter Safety Course Today! mefishwildlife.com Get ready for hunting season by completing a safety course! Do you need Hunter Education? Summer may be in full swing, but it's going by…

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August 16, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Maine's 2024-25 Hunting Laws now available online - download a copy today!

Maine's 2024-25 Hunting Laws now available online - download a copy today! Get ready for hunting season with the new lawbook! mefishwildlife.com Get ready for hunting season with the latest hunting lawbook! Plan your next …

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August 15, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Fishing rivers, streams, or brooks? Here is your annual reminder!

Fishing rivers, streams, or brooks? Here is your annual reminder! River, stream, and brook fishing reminder mefishwildlife.com Reminder: General Fishing Law changes August 16 for river, stream, and brook fishing Each year on…

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