Any Deer Permit Deadline Approaching, Apply By 11:59 p.m. On August 15th
Maine's Deer hunters still have time to apply for an Any Deer permit, but the deadline of 11:59 on August 15th is fast approaching.
Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road…And Here’s How To Help
Driving through Embden the other morning, I passed several snapping turtles laying eggs along the sandy stretch of the road. Their shells we
Electrofishing At Night Reveals Secrets About Bass Populations
Each year during late May and early June, the regional office gets a phone call or two about some strange things happening during the wee ho
Deer Kill Largest In Last Ten Years
Deer hunters in Maine harvested 27,233 deer in 2017, the highest total in the last ten years and an increase of 15% from 2016.
Moose Lottery is June 9, 2018 at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is pleased to announce that the drawing for Maine’s moose permit lottery will be held on Sat
Free Fishing Weekend Is This Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3
This weekend is Maine’s free fishing weekend and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is encouraging everyone to get outsid


Wondering How Old That Stocked Fish Is? Take A Look At The Fins!
Springtime is when fish culturists at the state’s hatcheries are busy preparing to stock lakes and rivers for anglers. Many of the fish we
Wild Turkey Spring Hunting Season Begins
Spring turkey season starts on Monday, April 30 throughout the state, and youth hunters have their own day tomorrow, Saturday, April 28. IFW
Remove Potential Meals So Bears Don’t Become A Nuisance
Black bears are emerging from their winter dens, and with natural foods in short supply this time of year, the Department of Inland Fisherie


Cold Winters and Hot Togue Fishing on Sebago Lake
Thanks to a frigid start to the ice fishing season, many of Maine’s lakes have had the chance to accumulate a solid base of ice. While ice c