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Welcome to the Official page for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife! This page is dedicated to promoting hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the Maine outdoors as well as sharing information about MDIFW programs and initiatives. If you're looking for the official source of information about MDIFW, please visit our homepage at: www.mefishwildlife.com

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, this page is a family-friendly forum enjoyed by individuals of all ages. All posts and comments must comply with the MDIFW rules for posting and must meet the requirements below. Use appropriate language. Please do not use profanity or crude language. Comments or posts that are graphic, obscene, explicit, abusive, hateful, or potentially libelous will be removed. Don't get yourself into trouble by defaming others, plotting illegal activities such as poaching, or posting other people's private information. Do not create content of a discriminatory or derogatory nature. Rich debate is important and can be done without being offensive, humiliating, or intimidating based on:
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Do not advertise commercial products or services. Advertising includes promotion or endorsements of any financial, commercial, or non-governmental agency. NOTE: MDIFW will permanently remove fans who violate these rules. We do our best to keep up with correspondence on our page, but MDIFW does not have the staff resources to always respond to individual posts. For detailed information about fish and wildlife topics, please visit our website or contact us at (207) 287-8000 Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Comments submitted on the MDIFW page are considered public records and are subject to public disclosure. If you post comments on the MDIFW page, you are responsible for any information contained in your comments. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username, and any information provided. We reserve the right to remove any post, comment, photo, video, or link from this page. If you have questions or wish to speak with someone, our contact information is available at: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/about/contact/index.html

Because our page is not monitored 24/7 please remember that if you need immediate assistance from a Maine Game Warden you need to contact your nearest State Police Dispatch center:

Augusta..............................1-800-452-4664
Houlton..............................1-800-924-2261
Bangor................................1-800-432-7381

The A🐝C's of backyard pollinator conservation: ☘️ ADD native plants to your garden. A wide variety that blooms in spring...
06/23/2026

The A🐝C's of backyard pollinator conservation:

☘️ ADD native plants to your garden. A wide variety that blooms in spring, summer, and fall will support pollinators in each stage of their lifecycles throughout the whole growing season.

🐝BEE mindful with mowing. Leaving some areas wild, mowing less frequently, and cutting at higher heights protects pollinator habitat.

🦋 CHOOSE conservation. Supporting healthy populations of native wildlife like birds, bats, amphibians, and dragonflies is a natural way to reduce reliance on pesticides that can harm pollinators.

Even a small patch of habitat makes a big difference for pollinating bees, butterflies, birds, moths, beetles, flower flies and more! Happy Pollinator Week!

Honor an outdoor legend with a nomination for the 2026 Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award!Cornelia Fly Ro...
06/22/2026

Honor an outdoor legend with a nomination for the 2026 Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award!

Cornelia Fly Rod Crosby is widely recognized as Maine's first registered guide, but her influence extended beyond guiding, leaving a legacy of mentorship, promotion of outdoor traditions, and stewardship of Maine's natural resources.

If someone you know has demonstrated the same lifelong commitment to the Maine outdoors, submit a nomination by July 1. For information on past recipients, eligibility requirements, and nomination instructions, visit mefishwildlife.com/awards.

How many times have you heard these lines from Dad on the way upta camp?From packing the car to planning the route and m...
06/21/2026

How many times have you heard these lines from Dad on the way upta camp?

From packing the car to planning the route and making good time, dads always know how to make the most of a Maine adventure. Happy Father's Day to all the dads hitting the road to share the best of the Maine outdoors with their kids this summer!

Maine Moose Lottery results are in!If you weren’t able to join in today’s festivities in Acton, you can now view the lot...
06/20/2026

Maine Moose Lottery results are in!

If you weren’t able to join in today’s festivities in Acton, you can now view the lottery results at https://moose.informe.org/.

The deadline for successful applicants to purchase their permit online is July 16, 2026 at 11:59pm. Answers to FAQs can be found at mefishwildlife.com/moosepermit.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! You are all an important part of Maine’s moose management and we wish you all a memorable season. Start preparing now with the Maine Moose Hunter's Guide: mefishwildlife.com/moosehunt

Today's the day. Good luck hunters!The Maine Moose Lottery Drawing begins at 1:00pm today at the Acton Fairgrounds. If y...
06/20/2026

Today's the day. Good luck hunters!

The Maine Moose Lottery Drawing begins at 1:00pm today at the Acton Fairgrounds. If you love edge-of-your-seat suspense and high energy hunting community traditions, the live drawing is an unmatched experience, but if you can't make it out for the fun today, results will be available online by 6:00 tonight: https://moose.informe.org/

Our pristine waters, lifestyle, fish, wildlife, and our future. This is why Mainers clean, drain, dry.Once an aquatic in...
06/19/2026

Our pristine waters, lifestyle, fish, wildlife, and our future. This is why Mainers clean, drain, dry.

Once an aquatic invasive species is established in a body of water, that water changes forever - as an ecosystem, a resource, and treasured destination. Future generations deserve to experience the same clean, clear waters we enjoy today.

Prevention works. Keep the momentum going with specific clean drain dry actions for boaters, paddlers, and anglers at mefishwildlife.com/cdd.

Binoculars ready? Welcome to the first season of Maine Nest Quest, a community science mission to map Maine's nesting sw...
06/19/2026

Binoculars ready? Welcome to the first season of Maine Nest Quest, a community science mission to map Maine's nesting swifts and swallows!

Birders, paddlers, anglers, and landowners are a perfect fit for this project, but anyone who enjoys a good outdoor scavenger hunt is welcome to join the flock!

All swift and swallow nests count, but your main mission is to locate nesting colonies of two State Threatened species - bank swallows and cliff swallows. With every reported observation, Maine Nest Questers will power bird conservation.

How to join the quest:
Swoop on over to mefishwildlife.com/mainenestquest to explore project goals, learn what to look for, and start submitting observations.

The loss of Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts continues to be felt throughout the Maine Warden Service and the many comm...
06/18/2026

The loss of Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts continues to be felt throughout the Maine Warden Service and the many communities he served.

This film shares moments from Josh’s funeral service and the remarkable tribute paid to him by fellow wardens, law enforcement officers, first responders, family, friends, and members of the public who gathered to honor his life and service.

We are grateful for the support shown to Josh’s loved ones and to our agency during this difficult time.

Watch the video here:

A tribute to Game Warden Pilot Joshua TibbettsOn May 12, 2026, th...

Please BEE on the lookout for the rusty patched bumble bee!The rusty patched bumble bee has not been observed in Maine s...
06/17/2026

Please BEE on the lookout for the rusty patched bumble bee!

The rusty patched bumble bee has not been observed in Maine since 2009, but with a little bit of optimism and a lot of observation, you could be the one who puts them back on the map…if you know what to look for.

This Endangered species has a few doppelgangers in Maine so close-up photos are very helpful for identification.

❌ Two rusty belts? Nope, not that one.
❌ A brown or rusty patch surrounded by black? Swing and a miss.
✅ Rusty patched bumble bees have a patch of rust, bordered by yellow, confined specifically to the second section of their abdomen.

The rusty-patched bumble bee isn’t just any bee. It is the first bumble bee to be protected by the U.S. Endangered Species Act. A catalyst for pollinator conservation, the species has declined 90% just since the 1990s. We’re hopeful they are still out there somewhere in Maine, and now is the perfect time to search.

🐝 Bee ID guide: mefishwildlife.com/blog
👀 Report observations: inaturalist.org or bumblebeewatch.org

📸 by Johanna James-Heinz

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is looking for the federally Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee and we need more eyes!

Every season brings a reason to love life as a Maine Game Warden. Stop wondering if a Maine Warden Service career is rig...
06/16/2026

Every season brings a reason to love life as a Maine Game Warden. Stop wondering if a Maine Warden Service career is right for you, and start a conversation with someone already living the dream.

Maine Game Wardens are holding three career information sessions next month in Gray, Sidney, and Bangor. Ask questions, make connections, and walk away with tips for navigating the hiring process from those who have done it successfully.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/maine-game-warden-career-information-sessions-1064139

Positions are currently available statewide, so now's the time to get your foot in the door for a career outdoors.

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