National Hunting and Fishing Day
Today we recognize the hunters and anglers who have been and continue to be a driving force in conservation, and invite you to be a part of it.
BEE on the Lookout for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is looking for the federally Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee and we need more eyes!
Spring Reveals Subnivean Secrets
The approach of spring brings a unique opportunity for any backyard naturalist to explore just how much wildlife activity has gone unnoticed throughout the winter. As the last of the snow melts away, watch as secret tunnels become exposed. It's a library of winter survival stories and a map of a special place called the subnivean zone.
Maine Loons vs. Winter: A Test of Timing and Resilience
Common loons face challenges of winter every year as ice closes in on Maine's inland waters.
West Musquash Lake Changed Forever from Illegal Introduction of Bass
Learn how MDIFW fisheries biologists, game wardens, and the Passamaquoddy Tribe investigated and responded to a report of an invasive species in a native trout and salmon fishery
Funds from Antlerless Deer Permits Help Purchase and Manage over 10,000 Acres of Critical Habitat
Hunters help fund land acquisition – protecting important wildlife habitat for hundreds of species.
Stop the Spread: Protect Maine’s Waters
An aquatic invasive species is an unwelcome guest in our waters. Prevention is key. Maine's Lake and River Protection stickers help fund aquatic invasive species prevention, education, detection , and response.
Spring Reveals Subnivean Secrets
The approach of spring brings a unique opportunity for any backyard naturalist to explore just how much wildlife activity has gone unnoticed throughout the winter. As the last of the snow melts away, watch as secret tunnels become exposed. It's a library of winter survival stories and a map of a special place called the subnivean zone.
Tips for Tracks
Tracking wildlife in winter is like reading a compelling new novel. As animals travel across blank pages of fresh white snow their tracks become words, authoring new chapters every day in the memoir of their elusive lives.
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