Becoming a {Winter} Outdoors Woman
There is nothing like a little snow on the ground to get me excited about winter! I love spending time in the outdoors during the colder months of the year. There is so much to do and so much to learn!
UPDATE! Landowner Relations Relief Kits Issued to Maine Game Wardens
Thanks to the generous support from folks who have become Outdoor Partners and back Maine's Landowner Relations Program, game wardens across the state have all been issued new Landowner Relations Relief K
Update on New Laws for 2016
Hunters in Maine should be aware of a few new laws that go into effect January 1, 2016. No Hunting Age Minimum. As of January 1, 2016, any hunter under the age of 16 may purchase a junior hunting license and hunt. Hunters under the age of 10 must be in the presence of, and under the effective control of, an adult supervisor who remains at all times within 20 feet of the hunter. Hunters from 10-15 years of age must be in the presence of and under the effective control of an adult supervisor. The adult supervisor of the junior hunter must hold, or have held, a va
Remembering nature is not always perfect
By Regional Wildlife Biologist Kendall Marden What do Red Sox slugger Ted Williams’ hitting style and Wildlife Biologists have in common?
A Day of Trap Netting on Rangeley Lake
Text and Photos by Bonnie Holding, Director of Information & Education [caption id="attachment_1063" align="alignright" width="300"] Collecting fish from the trap nets[/caption] Monday, October 30th was not a day for the faint of heart in Oquossoc, Maine.
Boiler Up! For Wildlife – Podcast series
If you have read any of my previous blog posts, you know that I am Purdue University Alumnus, and as such, I have participated in several projects with the University in the past, including a podcast about trail cameras on the Got Nature? Podcast series.
Golden Eagle Workshop Attracts International Array of Eagle Biologists by Erynn Call
[caption id="attachment_921" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Evening colors over Rangeley Lake[/caption] Recently, Maine hosted the 4th meeting of the Eastern Golden Eagle Working Group (EGEWG) group in Rangeley July 9-11. This is an international collaboration of scientists
Now is the Time to Complete Your Safety Course!
Don't wait until hunting or trapping season to take your safety course, it will be too late! Most courses are offered in the late summer and early fall prior to the start of hunting seasons. Completing your course before hunting season allows you the time to become familiar with equipment, terrain, and hunting techniques.
Grouse and Woodcock Management at Jamie’s Pond WMA
Text and photo by Leigh (Eric) Hoar, Assistant Regional Biologist/Lands Management Jamie’s Pond Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is an 800 acre upland parcel surrounding a 100 acre cold water fishery in the towns of Farmingdale, Hallowell and Manchester which the Department be
WHEP in Maine?
I have been asked to serve as a wildlife biologist representing state agencies for the National Committee for the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP), a 4H-based program to inform high school students about wildlife species, habitats, and management practices. No doubt that I was nominated to this committee because
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