By Amanda DeMusz, Regional Wildlife Biologist [caption id="attachment_3329" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo courtesy Amanda DeMusz[/caption] Recently Aroostook County received almost 2 feet of fresh light powdery snow.  While those of us that maintain homes may not be enjoying the cleanup that ensues, there is a forest bird that welcomes the fresh powder.  The Ruffed Grouse (AKA Par

New study may shed light on how lake whitefish populations can persist in the presence of smelt By Dylan Whitaker, Whitefish Research Technician Lake whitefish, a Maine native, can be a prime target for ice anglers interested in jigging up large fish on small tackle.

By Regional Wildlife Biologist Susan Bard Each year, thousands of birders participate in what’s known as the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). This long-standing winter census is used for various purposes such as assessing the health and trends of bird populations, public education, as well as guiding organizations in their conservation efforts.

By Corporal John MacDonald Casco resident John Curtis has been an avid snowmobiler for decades here in Maine. John is married with two adult children, a son and daughter, and works as a project manager for Clean Harbors Environmental Services. John and his family have snowmobiled together since his children were young, often in the Sebago Lake region. John clearly remembers two situations where he and his family had close calls unexpectedly operating close to open water. One of those frightening times was on Sebago Lake.

By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Kevin Dunham The fall of 2018 was a challenging one meteorologically for conducting some fishery management activities.  After all, a large portion of our daily duties takes place outdoors (Yes!) and, somewhat perversely, most fisheries biologists don’t mind working in adverse weather and actually find it “relaxing”.  To a point. Our

By Shevenell Webb, MDIFW Wildlife Biologist Forest carnivores are elusive and difficult to observe, but they have a hard time resisting the smell of skunk essence and beaver meat.

By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Greg Burr For years, Branch Lake in Ellsworth possessed a vibrant coldwater fishery, but in 2000, public access to the lake ended.