Maine Adds Eight New Species To State's Endangered and Threatened Species List

November 6, 2023 by Communications Director Mark Latti

Eight new species were added to Maine's Endangered and Threatened Species list, including five birds, one bat, one bee, and a beetle. Two of these species, the saltmarsh sparrow and Ashtons cuckoo bumble bee, are listed as Endangered, and the other six as Threatened.

Look Beyond the Leaves

September 28, 2023 by Social Media Coordinator Laura Kintz

A patient look beyond the leaves reveals truly magical moments of Maine's wildlife in autumn.

One Million Purple Plants

September 7, 2023 by Social Media Coordinator Laura Kintz

Late summer pours a tide of purple flowers across the sandplain grassland of Kennebunk Plains Wildlife Management Area.

Maine Amphibian & Reptile Atlas Project Final Year

April 18, 2023 by Social Media Coordinator Laura Kintz

Accurate mapping of reptiles and amphibians is a challenge, but community scientists can make important contributions through the Maine Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Project (MARAP).

So, You Want to Be a Wildlife Biologist?

March 17, 2023 by Wildlife Outreach Biologist, Lauren McPherson

While the reward for this career is high for those who love it, not all can hack the demands of the job.

Tips for Tracks

January 27, 2023 by Social Media Coordinator Laura Kintz

Winter is the best time to learn to identify and interpret wildlife sign. Here are some tips to get started.

Landlocked Salmon and Brown Trout – Tips for Identifying Your Catch

January 19, 2023 by Fisheries Resource Technician Jake Scoville

When you picture a landlocked salmon and then a brown trout, I’m sure the two species are clearly distinguishable. In certain Maine water bodies both species are present and on occasion the two species can be tough to quickly identify. Which, to be fair, is not that much of a surprise. Landlocked salmon and brown trout are closely related (both falling under the genus; Salmo) which lends the two species to look similar in some circumstances.

Strategies for the Snowy Season

December 2, 2022 by Social Media Coordinator Laura Kintz

As the days get shorter, temperatures drop, and snow begins to fall, how do you plan to spend the winter? Just like people, wildlife uses several winter survival strategies.

Fired Up about Conservation

October 5, 2022 by Social Media Coordinator Laura Kintz

The first Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) to be held in the Northeast brought collaboration, mentorship, outreach, and fire to the sandplain grassland of Kennebunk Plains Wildlife Management Area. Prescribed burns are tactically designed with two main objectives: restore ecosystem function and decrease uncontrollable wildfire risk.

Deputy Game Wardens

The Maine Warden Service Deputy Warden Program is a great starting point for aspiring Game Wardens. Several Deputy Wardens are hired each year for part-time summer positions patrolling lakes where there is a high concentration of boating activity.