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Maine 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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View Full ArticleAmerican Sport Fish Society Recognizes Maine for Arctic Charr Restoration
Last week, our Fisheries Division received national attention for their work restoring native Arctic charr to Big Reed Pond in northern Piscataquis county. The American Fisheries Society presented fisheries biologist Frank Frost with their Sport Fish Restoration Outstanding Project award in recognition of the Arctic charr restoration project on Big Reed Pond. The annual Sport Fish […]
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View Full ArticleLearning More About Lynx During The Winter Months
By Regional Wildlife Biologist Scott McLellan One of the responsibilities of a wildlife biologist in the Moosehead Lake region is to research and collect information about Canada lynx. Most townships within this region have lynx present, which was not the case 20 years ago. Our data indicate that the population of lynx across the state […]
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