Uncovering the Mysteries of Bats

October 23, 2018 at 5:40 am

By MDIFW Biologists Sarah Boyden and Shevenell Webb [caption id="attachment_3177" align="alignright" width="429"] Furbearer and small mammal biologists, Shevenell Webb, visits one of Maine’s bat hibernacula where bats hibernating during the winter.[/caption] As Halloween approaches, bat decorations can be seen hanging from trees and spooky spider webs.  At this time of year, most b

Maine’s Spring Salamander – Got Pink?

October 17, 2018 at 4:40 pm

[caption id="attachment_3159" align="alignright" width="449"] A spring salamander is quite recognizable due to its large size and color.[/caption] By MDIFW Wildlife Biologist Phillip deMaynadier and MDIFW's Mark Latti If you happen to see a spring salamander, you won’t soon forget it.

The Remote Pond Survey Project:  The final year for this monumental effort?

October 5, 2018 at 2:51 pm

[caption id="attachment_3150" align="alignright" width="431"] Seasonal Technicians Chris Introne and Dan Perry haul in a gill net while surveying an Unnamed Pond, July 2018.[/caption] By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Merry Gallagher The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Fisheries Division Native Fish Conservation Group completed another successful and perhaps the last summer

Pheasants Offer Unique Hunting Opportunity In Southern Maine

October 3, 2018 at 12:08 pm

By MDIFW Wildlife Biologist Cory Stearns [caption id="attachment_3142" align="alignright" width="477"] A hen pheasant takes off after being released in southern Maine. The pheasant stocking program is funded through the pheasant stamp.[/caption] The calendar has turned to October, and hunting season has kicked into full gear.