Black Bear Hunting Opportunities in Southern Maine
[caption id="attachment_1126" align="alignleft" width="300"] Rob Hussey provided this photo of a bear in his backyard in Wells this summer.[/caption] By Regional Wildlife Biologist Scott Lindsay Though it is no secret that southern Maine has a healthy and productive deer population, it may come as a surprise to some that black bear are regulars as well.
Mast Tree Release
By Ryan Robicheau, Wildlife Management Section Supervisor Recently I was forwarded a picture by our Lands Management Program leader, Leigh “Eric” Hoar when we were discussing an upcoming habitat forest management project on the Vernon S.
A Look at Dickwood Wildlife Management Area
By Amanda DeMusz, Regional Wildlife Biologist [caption id="attachment_1033" align="alignleft" width="300"] View of Dickwood Lake from boat launch[/caption] Acquired in 1989 by the State of Maine, Dickwood WMA, is a 3860 acre management area situated in Northern Aroostook County in the northwest corner of the town of Eagle Lake. In the cen
Drawing The Line On Delano WMA
[caption id="attachment_1026" align="alignright" width="553"] Marking the boundary line along wildlife managment areas provides benefits to both users and abutting la
Local Boy Scout Helps Out At Fahi Pond
By Chuck Hulsey - IFW Regional Wildlife Biologist The dominant feature of this WMA is a peat bog wetland located at the north end of the 196-acre Fahi Pond. Pronounced “Fay-hi”, the management objectives of this 258-acre WMA are waterfowl production and public use.
Swan Island Is A Wonderful WMA To Visit This Fall
Fall is a wonderful time for watching wildlife at Swan Island.
Scarborough Marsh Wildlife Management Has Something For Everyone
By Wildlife Biologist Cory Stearns [caption id="attachment_977" align="alignright" width="420"] The view from the observation tower at Scarborough Marsh.[/caption] The Scarborough Marsh Wildlife Management Area is one of the department’s most
Dwinal Pond (Dave Priest) WMA
By Allen Starr – Assistant Regional Wildlife Biologist –Enfield Office The Dwinal Pond WMA is a large wetland complex with areas of adjacent uplands. Much of the open wetland was originally created by a wooden cribwork dam and dike constructed on the East Branch of Mattakeunk Stream in Winn.
A Hidden Gem: Delano Wildlife Management Area
By Regional Wildlife Biologist Scott McLellan The Delano Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is located about 4 miles north of the town of Monson, along the eastern side of Route 6/15. One feature that has become a popular attraction is Goodell Brook Falls, located very close to the highway near the outlet of Spectacle Pond. This is a short trail (200-300 yards) that bisects the Appalachian trail near the parking lot in Monson (coordinates: 45.331401 / 69.535418). This is a relatively new trail that was developed by the Maine Appalachian Trail Club just a few years ago. It is a well-marked an
Stump Pond Wildlife Management Area
by Regional Wildlife Biologist Chuck Hulsey Also known locally as “Baud’s Pond”, this wetland management area is perfect for a quick paddle and great wildlife viewing. Visitors who arrive very early in the morning or after sunset are likely to see wood ducks, deer, moose, wading birds, or furbearers such as a musk
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