K9 School: Basic Obedience

By Maine Game Warden Michael Latti The past few months have been unusual to say the least. Restrictions due to COVID-19 has made some aspects of training difficult and quite different. The original K9 school which was scheduled to run from March to Jun…

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Managing for New England Cottontail in State Parks

By Wildlife Biologist Sarah Spencer If you’re a regular reader of the MDIFW Blog, then you’re already familiar with the New England cottontail. If you’ve joined us more recently, welcome! Here’s a quick recap on some of the New England cottontail-theme…

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Maine Tigers on the Wing

By Wildlife Biologist Phillip deMaynadier The springtime appearance of the Canadian tiger swallowtail (Papilio canadensis) is a welcome sign of the warmer weather to come in Maine. This butterfly has a strong, direct flight, and is often seen coursing …

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How can a timber harvest improve wildlife habitat?

By Natural Resource Manager Jack Chappen  Here at MDIFW’s Lands Program, we are tasked with creating, maintaining, and improving wildlife habitat on the state-owned Wildlife Management Areas for the benefit of Maine’s fish and wildlife population…

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