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LIVING WITH WILDLIFE

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Living with Wildlife

Maine is a beautiful state with an abundance of wildlife, and observing wild animals from your home or backyard is a thrilling experience. But the privilege of sharing your outdoor space with wildlife comes with certain responsibilities, all to keep you and the wildlife safe.

Avoid Wildlife Conflicts

Seeing wildlife near your home, even during daylight, is typically not a cause for alarm. The best way to encourage wildlife to move to another area is to follow the steps below.

Discard and secure trash properly and compost responsibly to keep wildlife wild.

Learn How to Avoid or Resolve a Wildlife Conflict

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