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Information Gathered At Fishways, Creel Surveys, and Trapnetting Lead To Regulation Changes On Allagash Waters
By IFW Fisheries Biologist Derrick Cote [caption id="attachment_1760" align="alignright" width="225"] A fish tote full of fallfish, suckers and brook trout.[/caption] Managing a wild brook trout fishery can present its challenges.
Richard Dilley, Just One Of Many Volunteers Who Help The Department Conserve and Enhance Maine's Natural Resources
[caption id="attachment_2667" align="alignright" width="382"] Richard Dilley has volunteered for over 18 years, helping steward MDIFW lands and helping out on countless other projects for the department.[/caption] It takes a lot of good people working together to accomplish the variety of work programs undertaken by MDIFW.
MDIFW Fisheries Staff Work With Partners To Enhance Smelt Spawning Runs
By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Nels Kramer As a follow-up to the excellent smelt article submitted by Kevin Dunham for the June blog, I would like to provide some additional information regarding the work that has been undertaken in the Penobscot Fisheries Region to address smelt spawning habitat issues. Populations of smelt have been in decline in several lakes throughout the region, primarily because of lack of access to their spawning habitat.
Chickadee Checkoff helps Piping Plovers Enjoy Another Excellent Summer on Maine Beaches
[caption id="attachment_2655" align="alignright" width="499"] A piping plover chick blends well into its surroundings.
An Update On The Thissell Pond Reclamation
By Regional Fisheries Biologist Tim Obrey In 2012 and 2013, the Department performed the first chemical reclamations in the Moosehead Lake Region since 1984 when Sawyer Pond was reclaimed after white perch were illegally introduced. A reclamation is usually the last option, the nuclear option, on the list of fisheries management techniques. We devote our careers to protecting and enhancing fisheries and aquatic habitat, so taking things to this level is often the last thing we want to do.
What Is Forest Succession?
By Lands Management Biologist Eric Hoar Forest succession is the process where vegetation establishes and progresses over a time. It frequently occurs following a disturbance whether it be natural such as a wind or fire event, or caused by people, such as a timber harvest. Regardless of cause, forest succession typically begins a period of renewal and progresses through a series of stages. Following a significant event where large openings occur, grasses may initially populate the site, followed by shrub species and, over a period of time, trees will begin to establish. T
Wildlife Watching: Trail Cameras Offer A Special Way To Enjoy Maine's Wildlife
By Wildlife Biologist Nate Webb [caption id="attachment_2605" align="alignleft" width="300"] Umaine/MDIFW Research Image[/caption] Wildlife watching is a popular pastime in Maine, and contributes nearly $800 million to the state’s economy every year.
Check Out These Early Season Ice Fishing Opportunities In Western Maine!
[caption id="attachment_2591" align="alignright" width="399"] Early season ice fishing often means fast fishing for anglers of all ages.[/caption] By IFW Fisheries Biologist Elizabeth Thorndike Ice fishing season is fast approaching with the arrival of colder temperatures in the western mountains of Maine.
Jordan Stream, One of Hancock County’s Hidden Gems
[caption id="attachment_2565" align="alignright" width="419"] The cobblestone bridge over Jordan Stream is well known, but what many people don't know is that Jordan Stream holds a healthy population of brook trout.[/caption] By IFW Fisheries Biologist Colin Shankland It may come as a surprise to many anglers that fantastic stream fishing for wild brook trout can be found in one of
Ban On "Actual" Emerald Shiners Won't Impact Anglers, Will Help Keep Invasive Minnow Species Out Of Maine
By IFW Fisheries Biologists Jason Seiders and Wes Ashe [caption id="attachment_2545" align="alignright" width="520"]An artist's sketch of an emerald shiner.[/caption] A revised law recently banned the sale or use of Emerald Shiners and two other fish species from the list of legal baitfish.
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