IF&W News

IF&W Reminds Hunters To Keep Chronic Wasting Disease Out of Maine

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:46:50 EST

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE 284 State St., SHS 41, Augusta, ME 04333 www.mefishwildlife.com Main Number: 287-8000

For more information, call IF&W Spokeswoman Deborah Turcotte at 287-6008

AUGUSTA � The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is reminding hunters who harvest deer, caribou, elk or moose in another state or province to d...

Bare Facts on Ages of Bears Harvested in 2008 Now Available

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:47:26 EST

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE 284 State St., SHS 41, Augusta, ME 04333 www.mefishwildlife.com Main Number: 287-8000

For more information, contact IF&W spokesperson Deborah Turcotte at 287-6008

AUGUSTA � Bear hunters who voluntarily submitted a tooth from their bear for black bear research in 2008 now can learn the age of the bear on the Maine De...

Maine Wildlife Park in Gray Experiences Increase in Visitors

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:19:35 EST

For more information, call IF&W Natural Science Educator Lisa Kane at 287-3303

Maine Wildlife Park Experiences 9% Increase in Visitors Despite Rainy Summer

GRAY � The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, owned and operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, played host to more than 102,200 visitors this year, up 9 percent from 2008, despite the rainy su...

Maine Warden Service Promotes Two to Rank of Lieutenant

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:27:43 EST

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE 284 State St., SHS 41, Augusta, ME 04333 www.mefishwildlife.com Main Number: 287-8000

For more information, contact IF&W spokesperson Deborah Turcotte at 592-1164

AUGUSTA � Two Maine Warden Service sergeants were promoted to the rank of lieutenant during a brief ceremony today at the Maine Department of Inland Fishe...

United States District Court Upholds Maine's Trapping Regulations

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:58:14 EST

For more information, call IF&W Spokeswoman Deborah Turcotte at 287-6008 or 592-1164

BANGOR -- United States District Court Chief Judge John Woodcock this week upheld Maine�s trapping regulations by denying a request from two organizations for a permanent injunction because they failed to prove that Canada lynx as a species are irreparably harmed under the regulations.

The...

Maine IF&W Names Marketing, Promotions Representative

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:49:28 EDT

AUGUSTA � The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has named Travis Barrett of Oakland at its Marketing and Promotions Representative.

�We are very fortunate to have someone with Travis�s knowledge about and love for Maine�s natural resources on our staff,� said Regis Tremblay, IF&W Director of Public Information and Education. �As the Outdoor Writer for the Kennebec Jou...

Landowners Recognized for Allowing Outdoor Enthusiasts to Access Their Land

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:39:43 EDT

DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE www.mefishwildlife.com

For more information, contact Spokesperson Deborah Turcotte at 287-6008 or 592-1164 Landowners Recognized for Allowing Outdoor Enthusiasts to Access Their Land

AUGUSTA � The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Maine Snowmobile Association (MSA) recently honored private, municipal...

IF&W Advises Hunters on Upcoming Deer Season, including EEE and Chronic Wasting Disease Precautions

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:46:55 EDT

For more information, contact Spokesperson Deborah Turcotte at 287-6008 or 592-1164

AUGUSTA � Hunting seasons are underway in Maine, and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants hunters to be aware of rules and agency initiatives in order to have a safe season.

Deer hunting season starts Oct. 31 for Maine residents with valid hunting licenses and pe...

Maine Fish and Wildlife magazine fall edition now online

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:09 EDT

For more information, call IF&W Spokeswoman Deborah Turcotte at 287-6008

AUGUSTA � The fall edition of Maine Fish & Wildlife, the magazine of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, now is available online only.

The magazine features programs, initiatives and projects that are being worked on by IF&W employees. As stewards of Maine�s natural resources, the...

2009 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Season Dates Set

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:10:14 EDT

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council has set the 2009 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Season dates and daily bag limits during a recent meeting.

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, after meeting with the Waterfowl Council and conducting a public hearing on Aug. 19 at the Augusta Civic Center, recommended to the IF&W Advisory Council ...

Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Surveying Anglers on Maine's Wild Brook Trout Fishing

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:08:33 EDT

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) is asking anglers to give us their opinions on Maine�s wild brook trout fishing opportunities.

Maine�s native and wild brook trout populations represent a unique, valuable and irreplaceable resource. The Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture recently proclaimed Maine the last true stronghold for wild brook trout in the easter...

IF&W Commissioner Roland "Danny" Martin Updates List of Unrestricted Fish and Wildlife Species

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:09:08 EDT

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE 284 State St., SHS 41, Augusta, ME 04333 www.mefishwildlife.com Main Number: 287-8000

MEDIA: For more information, call IF&W Spokeswoman Deborah Turcotte at 287-6008

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Roland D. Martin announced today that the Department has completed an update and revis...

Deadline Nears for Online Any-Deer Permit Applications

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:33:50 EDT

MEDIA Only: Contact IF&W Spokeswoman Deborah Turcotte at 287-6008

AUGUSTA � The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife currently is accepting applications online only for the Any-Deer Permit Lottery, and the deadline for online applicants is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17.

The Department no longer is accepting paper applications for this year�s lottery.

Maine Fish and Wildlife magazine summer issue now online

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:41:46 EDT

For more information, call IF&W Spokeswoman Deborah Turcotte at 287-6008

AUGUSTA � The summer edition of *Maine Fish & Wildlife*, the magazine of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, now is available online only.

The magazine can be viewed at http://www.flipseekllc.com/maine2009summer.html">

IF&W Sponsors Family Free Fishing Days May 30-31

Thu, 28 May 2009 13:22:06 EDT

DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE www.mefishwildlife.com

For more information, contact Spokesperson Deborah Turcotte at 287-6008 or 592-1164

AUGUSTA � Weather forecasters are predicting a nice weekend, and what better way to spend it than to go fishing � or take your children fishing.

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is promoting F...