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50 Ways to help conserve Maine’s mammals – MDIFW Bicentennial Celebration
By MDIFW’s Mammal Group: Wildlife Biologist Lee Kantar, Wildlife Biologist Shevenell Webb, Wildlife Biologist Jennifer Vashon, and Wildlife Biologist Nathan Bieber Our beautiful state is 200! But Maine wouldn’t be “Maine” without our fish, wildli…
View Full Article40 Ways to help conserve Maine’s reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates – MDIFW Bicentennial Celebration
By MDIFW’s Reptile, Amphibian, and Invertebrate Group: Wildlife Biologist Phillip deMaynadier Ph.D., Wildlife Biologist Beth I. Swartz, and Wildlife Biologist Derek York Our beautiful state is turning 200 this year! But Maine wouldn’t be “Maine” withou…
View Full Article40 Ways to protect access to private land and recreation opportunities – MDIFW Bicentennial Celebration
By Landowner Relations Corporal Dave Chabot Roughly 94% of Maine’s forest land is privately owned, and more than half of that land area is open to the public. Much of this private land is home to thousands of miles of ATV, snowmobile, and hiking …
View Full Article30 Ways to help conserve Maine’s fisheries – MDIFW Bicentennial Celebration
By Fisheries Section Supervisor Joe Overlock Our beautiful state is turning 200 this year! But Maine wouldn’t be “Maine” without our fish, wildlife, and recreation opportunities… Celebrate with us by learning 200 ways YOU can help con…
View Full Article40 Ways to help conserve Maine’s birds
By MDIFW’s Bird Group: Wildlife Biologist Brad Allen, Wildlife Biologist Erynn Call, Ph.D.; Wildlife Biologist Danielle D’Auria, Wildlife Biologist Adrienne Leppold, Ph.D.; and Wildlife Biologist Kelsey Sullivan. Our beautiful state is turning 20…
View Full ArticleSelecting the most promising K9s for the Maine Warden Service
By K9 Corporal Lucas Bellanceau It is imperative we find the best candidates to serve as Maine game wardens, and that remains true when it comes to selecting dogs for the Maine Warden Service K9 Unit. A thorough screening and selection process is an im…
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