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Private Landowners Key To Success Of Wildlife And Fisheries
By Assistant Regional Wildlife Biologist Brad Zitske Working as a wildlife biologist for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife in the busiest region in the state means I spend a lot of time talking with people. In fact, we tend to work with people more than we work with wildlife itself. Many wildlife biologists get into the career to further their education of species and habitats and to spend time outside enjoying the natural resources that we are mandated to protect, preserve, and enhance.
Maranacook - Central Maine's healthy, but vulnerable trout and salmon fishery
By Assitant Regional Fisheries Biologist Wes Ashe Maranacook Lake is an 1800-acre water in Kennebec County, and is one of the jewels in the Winthrop lakes region. Maranacook is almost like two lakes, with its northern basin that is relatively shallow and approximately 700 acres, and the 1,000 acre south basin that reaches depths of 118 feet and boasts a robust cold water
MDIFW Undertakes 3,139 Shrub Plantings for Wildlife Habitat in Scarborough Marsh WMA
By Jeremy Clark, Resource Manager – Lands Program Since Fall 2016, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) Regional Biologists and Resource Managers from the Lands Program have planted over 3,100 shrubs to bolsterwildlife habitat at Scarborough Marsh Wildlife Management Area. The Scarborough planting project aims to fast-track the succession of once-maintained fields to shrubland and young forest habitat.
In One Month, Over 100 Years Of Expertise Exits MDIFW
[caption id="attachment_3034" align="alignright" width="323"] Tom Schaeffer was all smiles when getting ready to retire after over 40 years with the Department in the Downeast region.[/caption] Yesterday, The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife said good bye to the third of three biologists who have retired in in the past month.
Fishway At Grand Lake Stream Provides Access To Cooler, Deeper Water For Landlocked Salmon And Trout From Grand Lake Stream
By IFW Fisheries Biologist Jacob Scoville [caption id="attachment_3018" align="alignright" width="309"] A brook trout leaps over the falls in the fish way seeking the deeper, cooler water of West Grand Lake.[/caption] On June 22nd fisheries biologists in the Downeast Region opened the fishway at the West Grand Lake dam in Grand Lake Stream to allow
Maine Warden Service Pilot Plays Critical Role in Locating Two Young Missing Boys
By Game Warden Megan Miller On Wednesday, July 18, several local game wardens responded to the lower end of Mattawamkeag Lake, to search for two young boys who had wandered away from their family’s camp. Because the search area included large tracts of woods, Maine Warden Service aircraft were also sent to aid in the search.
Regional Wildlife Biologists Jobs Can Vary Greatly
By Regional Wildlife Biologist Scott McLellan [caption id="attachment_3002" align="alignright" width="492"] In the center of this photo is a frigga frittillary butterfly.[/caption] The life of a regional wildlife biologist involves wearing many hats, and can require working with a diversity of species within a short period of time. One can respond to the call of a dead mo
Maine Warden Service Benefits From Kawasaki's User Relations Loaner Program
By Corporal John MacDonald, Maine Warden Service The Maine Warden Service and Reggie's Kawasaki & Ski-Doo in Leeds teamed up once again this year to provide three new recreational vehicles and two trailers for law enforcement and search and rescue.
The Nature Of Teaching Brings The Maine Outdoors Into K-5 Classrooms
[caption id="attachment_2984" align="alignright" width="496"] Recognizing different types of animal tracks showcases the variety of wildlife that call different habitats home.[/caption] With just several open spots remaining, teachers interested in bringing the Maine outdoors into their classroom should register now for the upcoming Nature of Teaching workshops, created by Purdue University in conjunction
Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road...And Here's How To Help
[caption id="attachment_2970" align="alignright" width="321"] A hatchling painted turtle rescued from the road.[/caption] By MDIFW Wildlife Biologist Sarah Boyden Driving through Embden the other morning, I passed several snapping turtles laying eggs along the sandy stretch of the road.
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