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Maine Warden Service Field Notes: Behind Locked Gates
By Corporal John MacDonald Game Warden Jon Parker works closely with small and large landowners in his patrol area to help manage recreational activity. A recent surge in criminal mischief and trespassing complaints have surfaced specific to people cut…
View Full ArticleBuilding Wood Duck Boxes
By Regional Wildlife Biologist Chuck Hulsey When you see a wooden box on a post over shallow water, with a hole in the front, you probably know that it is a nest box for wood ducks. But did you know Maine has other duck species that need tree cavities …
View Full ArticleEvery Fall Nature Calls
By Fisheries Biologist Liz Thorndike Every fall, MDIFW fisheries biologists make their way to the banks of the Kennebago River, specifically to a place called Steep Bank Pool. The pool is known by many as a great place to fish or simply eat lunch and w…
View Full ArticleEducational tools & activities for kids!
By Education and Outreach Supervisor Laura Craver-Rogers We find ourselves facing challenging and unsettling times, but we are all in this together. We have gathered a few fun, simple activities for you and your family to do in your home, in your backy…
View Full ArticleHow to safely spend time outside
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 enjo…
View Full ArticleJoin Judy Outside: Take solace in nature
By Commissioner Judy Camuso After a quick trip to the grocery store last weekend, I was surprised, maybe even shaken by the number of empty shelves and lack of supplies. I was a little nervous, even anxious about what the next few weeks might loo…
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