Maine Amphibian & Reptile Atlas Project Final Year
April 18, 2023 at 6:18 pm
Accurate mapping of reptiles and amphibians is a challenge, but community scientists can make important contributions through the Maine Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Project (MARAP).
So, You Want to Be a Wildlife Biologist?
March 17, 2023 at 9:48 am
While the reward for this career is high for those who love it, not all can hack the demands of the job.
Tips for Tracks
January 27, 2023 at 3:21 pm
Winter is the best time to learn to identify and interpret wildlife sign. Here are some tips to get started.
Landlocked Salmon and Brown Trout – Tips for Identifying Your Catch
January 19, 2023 at 12:15 pm
When you picture a landlocked salmon and then a brown trout, I’m sure the two species are clearly distinguishable. In certain Maine water bodies both species are present and on occasion the two species can be tough to quickly identify. Which, to be fair, is not that much of a surprise. Landlocked salmon and brown trout are closely related (both falling under the genus; Salmo) which lends the two species to look similar in some circumstances.
Strategies for the Snowy Season
December 2, 2022 at 11:22 am
As the days get shorter, temperatures drop, and snow begins to fall, how do you plan to spend the winter? Just like people, wildlife uses several winter survival strategies.
Fired Up about Conservation
October 5, 2022 at 3:08 pm
The first Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) to be held in the Northeast brought collaboration, mentorship, outreach, and fire to the sandplain grassland of Kennebunk Plains Wildlife Management Area. Prescribed burns are tactically designed with two main objectives: restore ecosystem function and decrease uncontrollable wildfire risk.
Deputy Game Wardens
August 31, 2022 at 10:20 am
The Maine Warden Service Deputy Warden Program is a great starting point for aspiring Game Wardens. Several Deputy Wardens are hired each year for part-time summer positions patrolling lakes where there is a high concentration of boating activity.
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA)
August 25, 2022 at 9:43 am
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is an opportunity to protect and enhance fish and wildlife in Maine and the United States for future generations.
Maine has Another Productive Plover Year
August 22, 2022 at 3:03 pm
Only a short 40 years ago, the piping plover population had a grim outlook with a mere seven pairs recorded in the entire state of Maine. These beach habitat specialists are nearly always found in open sandy areas near water. Consequently, these are the same areas that have been heavily developed and used by beachgoers over the years, leading to the sharp decline of the state’s population.
Sights Set on Success
August 3, 2022 at 3:04 pm
Since the modernization of the Summerhaven Shooting Range in Augusta, doors of opportunity have opened, providing safe access for the public to practice shooting and cultivating sportsmanship and participation in a healthy but challenging environment. Reforming the shooting range has delivered more versatile yet comfortable conditions for participants, and simultaneously has offered trained and certified Range Safety Officers (RSO) to provide efficient and sound assistance.
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