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1/26/12
Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby POSTPONED
Following the recommendations of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Chandler Woodcock, the Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby Board of Directors has decided to postpone the Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby and Kid's Derby on Saturday January 28, 2012 to the date of Saturday, February 25, 2012. The event is postponed due to concerns for the public’s safety regarding ice conditions

12/23/11
Free Ice Fishing Class Offered at Lebanon Recreation Department in January
Are you a lover of cold weather? Are you looking for a new outdoor activity for those long winter months? How about ice fishing! The Lebanon Recreation Department and instructors from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program will be presenting a three-session program in Lebanon on Tuesdays, January 17 and 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, January 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

12/19/11
New 2012 Birder Bands Available From MDIFW
For the fourth consecutive year, birders across the state will have the opportunity to support non-game and endangered species conservation with the purchase of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Maine Birder Band.

12/13/11
MDIFW Reminds Hunters Of Transport Law
Are you hunting out of state? Maine hunters should know the regulations surrounding bringing harvested deer, elk, moose or caribou back into the state of Maine

11/11/11
Statement From Maine Warden Service Colonel Joel Wilkinson
Colonel Joel Wilkinson released the following statement this morning to address the shooting incident that took place in Rumford yesterday, and resulted in the death of Eric Richard, age 46, of Rumford

11/4/11
Hunter Education Instructors Recognized For Service
Three of Maine’s longest-tenured hunter education instructors were recognized by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for their efforts recently at a safety course held at Gorham Middle School

10/27/11
Public Invited To Provide Feedback On Proposed Fishing Regulations
With more than 200 proposed changes to Maine’s current fishing regulations, the public is invited to provide feedback during upcoming public hearings across the state

10/26/11
2011 Deer Hunt Focuses On Species' Growth
With the start of the statewide white-tailed deer season just days away, Maine hunters are reminded that recovering our state’s deer population is this year’s top priority

10/24/11
Landowners Recognized At Landowners/Land Users Banquet
Nearly one dozen corporate and private landowners across the state were honored last week as the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Maine Snowmobile Association recognized their efforts during the annual Landowner/Land User Recognition Banquet.

10/7/11
Mark Latti Named New Landowner Relations Coordinator
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is pleased to announce that Mark Latti has been named the Department’s new Recreational Access and Landowner Relations Coordinator.

10/4/11
New Law Prohibits Future Ownership Of Wolf Hybrids In Maine
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Maine Department of Agriculture are reminding owners that there are new laws in place regarding the possession of wolf hybrids

9/21/11
Commissioner Woodcock Presents Governor LePage With New Hunting Booklet
Commissioner Chandler Woodcock, on behalf of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, presented Governor Paul LePage with a copy of the new Maine Hunting and Trapping Booklet Wednesday morning in the Governor’s office.

8/30/11
MDIFW Opens Marsh Island Area To Expanded Archery
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is opening the Marsh Island area in Old Town and Orono to archery hunting for whitetail deer, beginning with the upcoming season, following an approval from the MDIFW Advisory Council.

8/29/11
MDIFW Urges Bear Hunters To Exercise Caution Following Storm
The start of bear season in Maine is an exciting time for hunters because it traditionally is the start of the fall hunting season.

8/9/11
Any-Deer Permit Lottery Application Deadline Approaching
The deadline is fast approaching for online applications for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Any-Deer (Antlerless) Permit Lottery

7/28/11
Four Eaglets On Swan Island Mark A Maine First
A pair of nesting bald eagles at the Swan Island Wildlife Management Area have produced the first documented occurrence of four eaglets in a single nest in the history of the State of Maine, according to wildlife biologists from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

7/21/11
Watch Out for Endangered Piping Plover Chicks on Maine's Beaches, Urge MDIF&W and Maine Audubon
As Maine’s beach season hits high gear, beachgoers are reminded to care for rare Piping Plovers

7/14/11
Maine Marine Patrol Join Gov. LePage in Urging Water Safety
With five fatalities recently on Maine’s coastal and inland waters, the Maine Marine Patrol and Maine Warden Service are working with Gov. Paul LePage to remind boaters and anglers of the inherent dangers that can occur when unprepared to respond to changing conditions or accidents.

7/7/11
Commissioner Woodcock: Improvements Slated for Moose Lottery, Deer Number Concerns
Significant changes to the state’s moose lottery and efforts to implement key components of Maine’s Game Plan for Deer are accomplishments being heralded by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Chandler Woodcock as the legislative session ends

6/30/11
Maine Warden Service Provides Statewide Search and Rescue Services
The Maine Warden Service, the lead agency for search and rescues in Maine’s woods and inland waters, has been called out to 116 search and rescues since April 1, putting it on track to reaching its annual average of 480

Operation Dry Water: Maine Warden Service on Lookout For Impaired Boaters
For the first official weekend of summer, the Maine Warden Service and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators are beefing up their efforts to find boaters operating under the influence of alcohol and drugs

6/23/11
2011 Any-Deer Permit Applications Now Available Online
Applications for 2011 any-deer (antlerless) permit lottery are now available online from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

6/23/11
2011 Maine Moose Lottery One for the Record Books; Next Year's Event in Rangeley
Prospective Maine moose hunters this week are finding out whether their name was pulled in this year’s Maine Moose Permit Lottery, held last Saturday, June 18 at Cabela’s

6/9/11
2011 Maine Moose Permit Lottery is June 18 at Cabela's in Scarborough
The 2011 Maine Moose Permit Lottery Will take place Saturday, June 18, at Cabela’s in Scarborough. The public and media are encouraged to attend

6/8/11
Birders Excited About Launch of Maine's New eBird Server
Maine’s vast birding community now has a means for turning the hobby into significant scientific help

6/8/11
Brook Trout Anglers Wanted to Survey Remote Ponds
Maine Audubon, along with its partners the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Trout Unlimited, is seeking volunteers to identify previously undocumented wild brook trout populations in remote Maine ponds

6/4/11
Road Signs to Help Maine's Endangered Turtles
Late May through early July in southern Maine is a critical period when female turtles undertake risky overland forays to reach nesting areas. During this time, turtles often cross roads, sometimes with fatal consequences. In response, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIF&W) and The Nature Conservancy are cooperating to install new road signs warning motorists of endangered turtle road crossing locations in the towns of Wells, South Berwick and York with the hope of reducing collisions with two of the states rarest species


6/4/11
Veterans Services Plan 2011 Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt Lottery
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management are pleased to announce the 2011 Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt Lottery


6/1/11
Wildlife Biologists Monitoring Peregrine Falcons in Portland
A popular pair of Peregrine falcons continue to get special attention from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

5/27/11
MDIF&W Offers Tips on Living Among Wildlife
With nature in full bloom, many people are headed outdoors – into their backyards, the woods and the beaches. Wildlife is active, too, and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife reminds people to follow these simple steps to be safe among the wildlife and to keep young animals with their mothers.


5/26/11
Latest MDIF&W magazine, Maine Fish & Wildlife, now online!
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s efforts to manage the state’s deer population through science, public policy and conservation law enforcement are the focus of the latest online edition of Maine Fish & Wildlife magazine.


5/26/11
MDIF&W Sets Controlled Moose Hunt for Eastern Aroostook County
For the third consecutive year, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will be conducting a controlled moose hunt in Aroostook County. The controlled hunt is in response to farmers’ concerns about crop depredation and to address concerns about high incidences of moose/vehicle collisions along Routes 1 and 161.


5/25/11
Family Free Fishing Days June 4-5
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s annual spring Family Free Fishing Days are coming up on June 4-5.


5/24/11
Bat Disease, White-Nose Syndrome, Confirmed in Maine; Not Harmful to Humans, But Deadly to Bats
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has received confirmation that white-nose syndrome, a disease that has killed more than one million bats in eastern North America, now is in Maine.


5/11/11
Tips for Minimizing Nuisance Bears
This spring, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is strongly encouraging homeowners to take food source and food-odor prevention steps around their properties as ways to deter bears that could become a nuisance or danger


5/4/11
Maine Wildlife Park Presents Bear Bonanza on Saturday, May 7
The kickoff day for the Maine Wildlife Park’s weekend summer event schedule is Saturday, May 7 with a Bear Bonanza happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m


5/3/11
Enter Now! Maine Moose Permit Lottery Deadline is May 13
Less than two weeks remain to enter the 2011 Maine Moose Permit Lottery!\

4/28/11
Maine Warden Service Honors Scott Martin as 'Warden of the Year'
Maine Warden Service Game Warden Scott Martin of Patton was recognized on Tuesday, April 26 as “Warden of the Year” for his commitment to conservation law enforcement, particularly efforts to combat poaching, during the Maine Warden Service’s annual meeting


4/25/11

2011 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Begins May 2; Youth Day is April 30

Spring wild turkey hunting season will begin Saturday, April 30, with the traditional Youth Day and commence Monday, May 2, for all licensed hunters with permits


4/13/11

Drivers Urged to Heed New Roadside Warning Signs and Watch Out for Deer

The arrival of spring means deer are on the move along roadways. MaineDOT and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife are urging drivers to heed posted warning signs and slow down, particularly in areas where historically a high number of deer-vehicle collisions have occurred.


4/12/11

Hollis Center Artist Wins MDIF&W's Waterfowl Stamp Contest

An acrylic painting of a resting pair of wood ducks by Rebekah LaCourse of Hollis Center will appear on the 2011 Maine Waterfowl Stamp


4/12/11

Maine Wildlife Park in Gray Opens This Friday, April 15

The Maine Wildlife Park on Route 26 in Gray will open for the 2011 season on Friday, April 15 this year


4/12/11

MDIF&W Proposes Reduction in Antlerless Deer Permits to Increase Deer Herd

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing a reduction in antlerless deer permit allocation numbers for this fall’s hunting season as part of its ongoing efforts to manage deer herd numbers statewide

2/17/11

Free Fishing Days Feb. 19-20. Bring a child fishing!

This weekend -- the start of February school vacation week -- is the time to do it as the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife promotes Free Fishing Days.


2/4/11

Attention Moose Lottery Applicants: What You Need to Know When Entering the Lottery

A moose hunt in Maine is a hunt of a lifetime and Maine provides some of the best moose hunting in the Lower 48. Moose permit lottery applicants, however, should be aware that not all moose hunting districts are created equal. Success rates, permit allotments, private property ownership, moose densities, and the habitat moose live in are quite variable across the state
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2/3/11

Two Skiers from Oxford Rescued from Back Side of Sugarloaf Mountain

Two skiers from Oxford were rescued from the back side of Sugarloaf Mountain today after they admittedly followed the tracks of another skier to an out-of-bounds area on the mountain on Wednesday.
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