Month: March 2018
Salmon Fishing On Bog Lake Improves With New Public Access Site
By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Jacob Scoville Maine’s fisheries biologists are charged with preserving, protecting, and enhancing the inland fisheries resources of the state for all to enjoy here in Maine. One important piece of the fisheries management puzzle is public access to state waters. This was certainly evident at Bog Lake in Northfield where for […]
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View Full ArticleEaster’s On Its Way, And Peter Cottontail Needs Your Help!
By MDIFW Wildlife Biologist Cory Stearns With Easter nearly here, you might find yourself breaking into renditions of “Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail, hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on it’s way!” But, what happens when Mr. Cottontail has nowhere to hop? That’s the problem facing Maine’s only native cottontail rabbit, the state Endangered […]
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View Full ArticleMaine Warden Service Receives Special Donation From Maine Guide Snowshoe
By Corporal John MacDonald, Maine Warden Service The Maine Warden Service was recently provided with a special gift, one that is at the heart of any outdoor enthusiast who loves a good Maine winter. Nine pair of genuine, Maine-made snowshoes were donated to the newest graduating class of game wardens to use in their missions […]
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View Full ArticleWhy Do We Manage Grasslands With Delayed Mowing?
By Natural Resource Manager Daniel H. Hill Did you know that managed grasslands and hay fields are important, intricate ecosystems found throughout the State of Maine? Did you know they were in decline? Numerous wildlife species utilize hay fields and grassland habitat, particularly several songbird species including the Eastern meadowlark (Sturnella magna) and bobolink (Dolichonyx […]
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View Full ArticleCreating Backyard Habitat for Bees And Butterflies
By MDIFW Wildlife Biologist Nate Webb Many of us have heard about widespread declines of some pollinator species. Not only do bees and butterflies play a critical role in natural ecosystems and in agriculture by pollinating plants, but they’re pretty cool to look at too! While the causes for pollinator declines are not fully understood, […]
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View Full ArticleFishing and Social Media: Your Secret Spot Isn’t a Secret Anymore
By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Jason Seiders We’ve all seen it, and some of us are guilty of it. Someone catches a big fish and they can’t wait to share it with their friends. A nice photo of a happy, smiling angler holding a big fish. Maybe a caption saying “The fishing is great on (choose […]
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