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Backyard Wildlife Enhancement
26 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produded by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1996)
Looks at a demonstration wildlife garden and a wetland wildlife area located at the Gray Game Farm and Visitors Center . Both sites were set up to illustrate how with a little planning, anyone can install native plants, build nesting structures, or allow certain areas to grow naturally--all to benefit area wildlife.
Bald Eagle -- Rebirth in Maine
26 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produded by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1992)
The program documents the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's efforts to increase the bald eagle population in Maine . Stunning color photography shows the bald eagle's life history from egg to adult, and the success story which has brought the Maine eagle population up to over 125 nesting pairs today from a low of 31 in 1975.
Bass Management in Maine
25 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produded by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1994)
Uses underwater photography to take a closer look at the natural history of bass; and the influences of climate, angling pressure, and catch and release fishing on the bass population. Also shows how the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife fisheries biologists manage Maine 's bass population.
Bass Telemetry Survey
25 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produded by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1994)
An interesting look at a University of Maine graduate study in fisheries in which over 40 bass were surgically implanted with radio receivers. This enabled the students to monitor the fishes's movements and their use of different habitats within the lake, as well as study their behavior at nest sites.
Bear Facts
24 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produded by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1993)
Maine's black bears are a valuable natural resource, the largest carnivore in the northeast, and a symbol of "wilderness" to many people. Learn the natural history of the black bear and view the research study tracking the ups and downs of the bear population.
Bear Hunter
25 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produded by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1997)
Explains why bear hunting is such a critical part of black bear management in Maine . Bears are a popular big game animal and symbol of Maine , and there is quite a controversy about some of the different methods of bear hunting allowed in the state. Craig McLoughlin, state black bear biologist project leader details the many factors involved in setting bear hunting seasons. Hunters are also interviewed for their perspectives on the sport.
Caribou Caravan
20 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1990)
Shows the first attempt in 1963 to reintroduce caribou in Maine .
Catch & Release Fishing in Maine
26 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1993)
Since more and more anglers are enjoying Maine 's fishery resources, catch and release fishing - releasing any fish unharmed to the water from which it was caught - has become a conservation technique that the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife endorses and many anglers voluntarily practice. Demonstrates a variety of techniques for releasing trout, bass, togue, and others, unharmed.
Day at the Game Farm
25 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1997)
The Fish & Wildlife Game Farm and Visitors Center in Gray is a popular destination for school groups, citizens of Maine , and tourists. Shows some of the new wildlife exhibits, how the animals are cared for, the planning behind design of new exhibits, and some of the wildlife programs offered to schools in May, June, September, and October.
Deer in Maine
27 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1997)
White-tailed deer rely heavily on places called deer wintering areas, or deer yards, to survive Maine 's tough winters. Characterized by thick spruce, fir, cedar or hemlock canopies, deer yards provide reduced snow depths, overhead thermal cover, higher nighttime temperatures, higher relative humidity and reduced wind speeds. All of which serve to reduce heat loss and energy demands placed on deer in winter when food availability and quality is reduced. Shows how landowners, wildlife biologists and forest land managers all work together so that deer and people benefit.
Eagle is Flying
20 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1990)
Documents the first attempts to bring viable eagle eggs from Minnesota to nests on the Kennebec River at the beginning of the program to restore eagles to Maine in 1974-75.
Fishing Maine: Making of Memories
26 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1996)
Fishing in Maine has come under fire in the past few years, but contrary to some opinions there are still good opportunities to catch the "big one" in Maine. Focuses on the different fish and fishing techniques used in the state, highlighted by several musical fishing montages.
Great Blue Heron Story
20 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Berlet Films, Jackson, MI (1990)
Found in Maine and throughout the continental United States, Southern Canada, and Alaska, the Great Blue Heron is a magnificent sight as it hunts the ponds and marshes for food. The camera captures significant events in the heron's life from spring through summer in a heronry along Lake Erie in Ohio.
Hatcheries: A Look Inside
26 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1996)
About 1,500,000 fish are produced annually by Maine's fish hatcheries. Brook trout, brown trout and land locked salmon are all raised for stocking in Maine's thousands of lakes and ponds. Maine has been raising fish for nearly a century. We'll take you from egg to fry to release in this look at how a hatchery works.
Hunter Safety
7-12; Maine Studies, Safety; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1996)
A discussion with the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife safety officer on all aspects of hunter safety. The program also looks at how hunter safety classes, now required for all first time hunters, are helping reduce the number of hunting related accidents.
Legacy for a Loon
20 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Berlet Films (1990)
The common loon is a bird of the northern lake country of North America; Its eerie haunting call is a sound synonymous with wilderness. The program explores the behavior and life history of the common loon as well as several of the factors which are threatening the survival of this superb diving bird.
Maine Birds: Managing for Their Future
24 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1994)
Management of all bird species, other than endangered or threatened species, is now done by the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Bird Group. Upland game birds and waterfowl work continues by this group; but other bird species, including colonial wading birds, coastal island nesting species, songbirds, and shorebirds, are now receiving increased attention. The program visits some of the special habitats in which we find these bird species and describes the ways in which Department biologists are involved to preserve and protect the birds of Maine.
Maine Deer: Product of the Land
20 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1990)
A look at how dependent Maine deer are on their habitat and how the loss of that habitat can adversely impact the deer population. Somewhat dated, but the message is still valid.
Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife: Preserving, ...
30 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1993)
Takes a look at many of the projects in which the Dept of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is involved. Biologists, wardens and other IFW personnel are shown at work with the fish and wildlife they are charged with protecting.
Maine Field Trips
17 programs - 15 min. each; 5-10; Energy Use & Conservation, Environment, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Public Broadcasting (1981)
The Maine Field Trips are intended to supplement and extend field trip opportunities still available to Maine children in the 1980's. They run the gamut from historical to industrial and environmental sites.
- The Maine Potato (1983)
- Between High Tide & Low (1982)
- Power from Water
- Yacht Building
- The Little Time Machine
- Harvesting our Forests
- Making Paper
- "The Play's the Thing"
- Growing Salmon
- Update: Defence (1982)
- The Weaver (1982)
- Maine Black Bear (1983)
- Aquaculture: Harvesting Clams (1983)
- Early Man in Maine (1983)
- On the Bangor River (1986)
- Making Maple Syrup (1986)
- JAX - Jackson Labs (1986)
Maine Game Warden
7-12; Career Education, Maine Studies; Produced by Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1994)
Maine's first game warden was appointed by the governor in 1830 to enforce moose and deer laws enacted that year. In 1880, the Warden Service was officially created by the legislature. Today game wardens are dedicated law enforcement professionals charged with enforcing fish and game laws throughout the state.
Maine Outdoorsman
6 programs - various lengths; 4-12; Career Education, Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Ursus Productions (1999)
Various aspects of wildlife management programs and Maine environmental issues involving the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Black Bears with Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (60 min.)
- A Day in the Life of a Maine Game Warden (30 min.)
- Loons in Maine wit Maine Audubon Society/Maine Wood Duck Management (60 min.)
- Landowner Relations (30 min.)
- Snowmobile Safety/Snowmobile Issues with a Maine Game Warden (30 min.)
- Winter Deer Feeding (30 min.)
Maine's Fish & Wildlife: What are They Worth?
30 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1993)
Shows how fish and wildlife-related activities comprise an integral, and previously little recognized, part of Maine's economy. Fully 91% of Maine residents participate in one or more forms of wildlife-related activities. In addition, wildlife related activities contribute income and jobs for Maine residents in a variety of ways.
Maine's Wildlife Management Areas
25 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies, Science; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1994)
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife owns and/or manages some 83,000 acres of forests, fields, fresh and salt water wetlands, and coastal islands to benefit wildlife. Department activities include maintaining existing roads, trails, bridges, buildings, signs, fences, and gates. Dams, dikes, and levees also require periodic maintenance. In addition some 1,500 waterfowl nest boxes are maintained and replaced annually, small fields are mowed to slow succession, and timber harvesting takes place to create habitat diversity. Wildlife Management Areas are open to the public for a variety of recreational uses--from bird watching to horseback riding; hunting and fishing to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Managing Wildlife
60 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies, Science; Produced by: Maine Public Television, Lewiston, ME (2001)
(Quest Series) A hundred years ago, wildlife was hard to find in northern New England. And, the prognosis for their recovery was bleak. Yet today, most of the region's native species are on the rebound. Most wildlife is doing so well now that they may be more numerous than some of us can tolerate. And, there's even been a new species on the scene - the coyote.
Moose Antlers & Eagle Feather: What's Legal and What's Not?
25 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1996)
Have you ever found a pretty blue jay feather, a beautifully woven bird's nest, a shed moose antler, or an empty turtle shell? How often have you taken such treasures home with you? Did you know possession of most such wildlife parts is actually against the law? Wardens detail what's legal and what's not, and the wildlife enforcement problems they face in Maine.
Moose in Maine
23 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1996)
No animal is more symbolic of Maine's northern forests than the moose, as officially attested by its adoption as Maine's state animal. The moose is the largest antlered animal in North America and the largest member of the deer family in the world. Learn more about the moose from the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife's moose biologists.
Outdoors in Maine: Non-Game Species
30 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1992)
A Nate Mitchell program on non-game and endangered species in Maine featuring Alan Hutchinson, the non-game and endangered species project leader for the Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Footage of many of Maine's non-game species is also included.
Outwitting Maine's Busy Beavers
22 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1994)
Explores the natural history of beaver, the ecology of wetland flowages, and what innovative techniques are being utilized by state and federal wildlife biologists and Animal Damage Control agents to allow beaver to stay put, yet alleviate the flooding problems they create for humans.
Peregrine Falcon--Bringing Back the Wanderer
25 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1991)
A documentary on the efforts to restore the peregrine falcon to Maine. Includes a history of the falcon, the release and monitoring of young falcons at several locations in Maine, and finally, the return of these birds to Maine to nest and raise young, for the first time in half a century!
Protecting Maine's Endangered Species
24 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1994)
Currently 22 species of fish or wildlife are listed as endangered or threatened in Maine, and 13 of these are also listed as endangered or threatened nationally. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife biologists gather biological and ecological data involving these species in order to establish programs to restore them to a point where they no longer face extinction.
Quest - 2003
60 min. each; 4-12; Environment, Forests & Forestry, Health/Wellness, Maine Studies, Science; Maine PBS (2003)
- Wilderness - Is there such a thing as true wilderness anymore in northern New England ? And would we know it if we saw it? Not everyone defines wilderness the same way. And a relatively new science, conservation biology, is giving us even more options. Experience the region's most wild and stunning places as QUEST seeks out wilderness, old growth forests, and ecological reserves in Maine , New Hampshire and Vermont . This is the first widescreen program ever produced by Maine PBS!
- Autumn - Long before the first leaf turns red or most wild berries are ripe for eating, the natural world is busy getting ready for winter. So if fall starts that early for plants and animals, how do they know the seasons are changing? Witness the incredible communication that goes on with biochemicals that "tells" the natural world when to start preparing for colder weather.
- Winter - For those plants and animals that don't migrate south for winter, a lot of preparation goes into getting ready for winter. But it takes more than that to make it through our long cold winters. Creating their own anti-freeze and re-directing bloodflow are just a few of the amazing adaptations the natural world has come up with that we'll explore on QUEST. What many plants and animals know that we humans don't when it comes to dealing with winter.
- Remote Sensing - It wasn't until manned space missions that we learned how seeing a bigger picture gave us a whole new appreciation of our world. Now we routinely gather and interpret data from a distance. See for yourself how remote sensing helped secure emergency relief funds in the wake of the 1998 ice storm in northern New England forests. And how satellite images of microscopic phytoplankton in the Gulf of Maine may help solve some global warming problems.
- Managing Wildlife - Wildlife is always surprising us - even when pushed to the brink of extinction. Animals we once tried to get rid of are now literally at our backdoors. Marvel at the triumphant return of black bear, moose, fisher, and perhaps the cougar. And see how we're just beginning to learn about other species. Discover how it took DNA testing to figure out that some songbird chicks have three or more parents. QUEST explores how the mysteries of our wildlife are being solved.
- Food - How is it that we're always dieting yet still face an epidemic of obesity and diabetes? We are what we eat, nutritionists tell us. But there seems to be mass confusion about what we should be eating. QUEST explores how the government's food pyramid and many of the latest diet plans only make it more confusing. Get the skinny on what you should know about food.
Quest - 2004
60 min. each; 4-12; Anatomy/Physiology, Environment, Fisheries & Wildlife, History, Maine Studies, Science; Maine PBS (2004)
- Climate Change: In Our Backyard - Sea levels rising? The end of the sugar maple? Tropical diseases heading this way? We've heard a lot about "climate change" and "global warming," but how do we sort through the many terms and myths to see what this planetary issue means here in northern New England ? QUEST takes us from fishing on the coast of Maine to farming off-the-grid in New Hampshire to living in-town in Burlington , Vermont . Using close-to-home examples, the views of leading scientists come alive as they show how climate change can affect almost every aspect of our lives - and in turn, how we affect the climate.
- Bodies in Motion: The Biomechanics of Sports - Using athletics, QUEST takes a fresh look at the way our bodies move. Bridging the gap between research and the playing field, coaches, trainers and athletes themselves discover how to optimize performance and what to do when injury causes that performance to fail. Whether it's defying gravity on a diving board or repairing a broken wrist, these coaches and trainers help us discover the science behind the sports we love.
- Spring - Spring comes so late to northern New England that it hardly seems as though we have it at all. Yet each year, we get to enjoy at least a few weeks of this wondrous season. But because of our late start, things have to happen quickly and profusely. Spring is the time of year that wildlife and our plants come to life again and get right to the business of creating new life. It's the season for sex - not just for animals, but also plants. We'll see how the natural world struts its stuff to advertise its availability. It's no wonder we feel so rejuvenated this time of year.
- Gulf of Maine - "Out of sight, out of mind," the ocean world and the fate of its creatures are unknown to most of us. Although a day at the shore has changed very little, life beneath the waves is in crisis. Like the last buffalo, cod may never return as a wild species. Right whales face extinction. Invasive Asian crabs are killing native species. As QUEST takes us into the Gulf of Maine , we see a dynamic web of life, not as an extension of our world, but as its own ecosystem. What is going on down there? Can more be done?
- Bioinvasion - Is our environment evolving or under attack? Our modern day ecology is under onslaught from spreading alien organisms. Human activity is silently globalizing our world on an unforeseen level. Our land, forest and waters are all at risk. Why? Because these plants and animals are capable of moving aggressively into a habitat and monopolizing resources to the detriment of other species. Can scientists help us win the war against this bio-invasion?
- Inventors of New England - From colonial times to the present, our famous "Yankee" ingenuity has come into play when facing the demands of life in northern New England . Meet some modern inventors who apply science to life in Maine , Vermont and New Hampshire - with mind-expanding results. Watch wood products become stronger than steel, hear doctors detect an early heartbeat in the womb, and see a "living" machine turn waste into food. Come inside the invention process with students who figure out a way to de-ice their town sidewalks - then jump into the wild world of a robot competition. Northern New England inventors redefine the possible.
Quest: Investigating the World We Call Maine
15 programs - 60 min. each; 4-12; Environment, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Public Television (1995)
QUEST helps viewers make connections between the scientific principles being presented and the decisions and public policy choices they will be making about Maine's future, updates the image of rural and agricultural Maine by showing Maine people at work as scientists, and addresses student aspirations to work in the sciences in Maine.
There are 15 full length programs, 10 excerpted segments for grades 9-12, and 10 for grades 4-8.
- How Clean Is Clean Enough?
- Weather Wise
- Origins
- The Gulf Of Maine
- Waterways
- Maine Woods
- Sustainable Agriculture: Solution Or Fad?
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Information Superhighway
- Maine Digs
- Shipwrecks!
- Maine Flora
- Maine Fauna
- Oil Spill! (1997)
Rehabbing Maine's Wildlife
24 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1994)
There are many dedicated and unpaid licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Maine. This program looks at these people and the techniques they use to care for and ultimately release orphaned and injured wild birds and mammals back into the wild.
Return of the Caribou
30 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1990)
The Maine Caribou Reintroduction Project 1986 capture of caribou in Newfoundland, transport to Maine, and birth of the first caribou at the Orono holding pens.
Return of the Native
20 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1990)
A look at the native habitat of caribou on the barrens of Newfoundland. Music and natural sounds; no narration.
Scuba & Fishery Management
20 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1992)
The program uses underwater photography, done in Maine, to show bass management, the work of state fisheries biologists, the value of underwater habitat for fish, and how the Fishery Division use scuba equipment to aid them in observing and monitoring Maine's fishery resources.
Secrets of the Fisher
23 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1993)
Details the on-going cooperative effort between the Fish & Wildlife Research Unit of the University of Maine, the US Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, to study fishers, both in the wild and in captivity. The fisher is a keystone species and is an integral part of the northern forest and is a very good indicator of the forest's overall health.
Sportsman's Ethic
30 min.; 6-12; Environment, Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (2001)
There is an unwritten code we should follow when afield. Sportsman's Ethics are accepted principals governing the conduct of all Sportsman. How you behave effects not only yourself but also the opportunities of others. You can choose to do the right thing or you can pass it by. It's your choice.
Turkeys in the Wild
20 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Ursus Productions (1999)
This story portrays the entire life cycle of the wild turkey, one great success story for Maine wildlife? Learn more about turkeys in the wild, from breeding, rearing young, food gathering and winter survival, the wild turkey is a wildlife restoration success symbol. (Includes the introduction: Your Stewards of Maine's Fish and Wildlife)
What's a Deer Yard?
24 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1993)
Shows why deer yards are important and how the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife manages and protects them.
Wood Ducks in Maine
25 min.; 4-12; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1997)
Wood ducks are arguably the most beautiful of the waterfowl that breed in Maine. Learn the life history of wood ducks and how the Dept of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife manages proper habitat to encourage wood duck breeding and nesting. Lots of footage of wood ducks in all stages of their stay in Maine.
Your Stewards of Maine's Fish & Wildlife
12.5 min.; 4-12; Career Education, Enviroment, Maine Studies; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1999)
This fast moving video takes viewers through a variety of Department activities that focus on the 'hows and whys' of Maine's fisheries and wildlife management. Wildlife biologists, game wardens, fishery, hatchery and other staff are featured doing their jobs for and with fish and wildlife throughout the woods and waters of the state.
