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Maine Tigers on the Wing
By Wildlife Biologist Phillip deMaynadier The springtime appearance of the Canadian tiger swallowtail (Papilio canadensis) is a welcome sign of the warmer weather to come in Maine. This butterfly has a strong, direct flight, and is often seen coursing …
View Full ArticleHow can a timber harvest improve wildlife habitat?
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 population…
View Full ArticleMake the Most of Your Staycation, Hire a Registered Maine Guide
This summer is a great opportunity to explore all Maine has to offer and try something new. But sometimes it can be intimidating to go to an area you aren’t familiar with or learn something you have never done. That’s why Registered Maine Guides h…
View Full ArticleThe Case of the Moose Spy
By Moose Biologist Lee Kantar During calving season for moose, which runs from early May to early August when cows are weaning their calves onto a vegetarian and not solely milk-based diet, I have a group of spies in the woods. These spies (really, the…
View Full ArticleFish Recipes from MDIFW Staff
By Fisheries Management Section Supervisor Joe Overlock, Director of Fisheries & Hatcheries Francis Brautigam, Wildlife Biologist Kendall Marden, and Holly Tremblay After a day of fishing it is hard to beat going back to your house or camp and cook…
View Full ArticleAn Undetected Fish Invasion
By Wes Ashe, Fisheries Resource Biologist, Belgrade Lakes Region Fish invasions are often overwhelming to native ecosystems – altering the species assemblage, changing the insect community and forage base, and devastating native fish populations. Most …
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