A few reasons why you should give bear hunting a shot: Bear hunting helps keep the population at a number where bears and their environment stay healthy. Going on a bear hunt is a great way to enjoy nature, get some exercise, and spend quality time outdoors with friends and family. For those who find […]
Information from Maine’s Fish and Wildlife Department mefishwildlife.com 2022-2023 Hunting law book now online! Being a responsible user of the Maine outdoors means staying informed of, and complying with, the current laws and rules. View and search Maine’s hunting laws online at mefishwildlife.com/huntinglaws You can also download a PDF of the laws and rules: MDIFW Laws […]
Public access to private land is a longstanding tradition in Maine. More than 94% of land is privately owned, and more than half of that is open to the public for outdoor recreation. This access is an incredible gift. Hunting with dogs is part of Maine’s hunting heritage and a method used by Maine Department […]
Celebrate Father’s Day the best way possible… outside! Father’s Day Weekend, June 19-20, 2021, is Free Fishing Weekend! On these days, any person who registers online (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish without a license. All other laws and regulations apply on these days. Open to residents and nonresidents. For fishing tips, to find a […]
The 2021 Maine moose permit lottery application process is open! Applications for the moose permit lottery will be accepted online only. To apply online, go to mefishwildlife.com and fill out the online moose permit application. There, you will be able to indicate several preferences, including which wildlife management districts (WMD) you are willing to accept […]
By Wildlife Promotional Coordinator Lauren McPherson It’s that time of the year again; thousands of sportsmen and women have flooded Maine’s woods with orange, carrying traps, bows, and guns. While many assume hunters and trappers are simply taking valuable resources from our incredible state, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife frequently refers to our […]
By Public Relations Specialist Katie Yates Maine has the highest population of black bears in the eastern United States. The population is currently stable and appropriate for what the landscape can support, but black bears do not have any natural predators in Maine. Unchecked populations could easily grow exponentially, eventually leading to unsustainable numbers of […]
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 populations. One of the most effective tools we have to accomplish this is a conventional timber harvest. It may seem contradictory […]
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department and Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry know that during these challenging times, everyone wants to get outside and recharge. One challenge we all face right now is how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly during this civil state of emergency. Here are a few reminders on […]
By Regional Wildlife Biologists Kendall Marden One of Maine’s most underappreciated natural resources is public land. Many folks from the western U.S. are used to having access to millions of acres of public land. On the contrary, accessing private land in the west is a challenge and often involves paying for that privilege. We are lucky in […]
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