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.
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
Maine Warden Service Receives Special Donation From Maine Guide Snowshoe
By Corporal John MacDonald, Maine Warden Service The Maine Warden Service was recently provided with a special gift, one that is at the heart of any outdoor enthusiast who loves a good Maine winter. Nine pair of genuine, Maine-made snowshoes were donated to the newest graduating class of game wardens to use in their missions that range from fish and wildlife conservation, search and rescue and public safety. These aren’t just any pair of snowshoes, these are the best in the business.
American Sport Fish Society Recognizes Maine for Arctic Charr Restoration
Last week, our Fisheries Division received national attention for their work restoring native Arctic charr to Big Reed Pond in northern Piscataquis county.
Sarah's Journey to Becoming a Regional Wildlife Biologist at MDIFW
By Regional Wildlife Biologist, Sarah Boyden Quite often, I get asked how I became a wildlife biologist. As a kid, on a dairy farm in central Maine, I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up. I liked to be outside and I wanted to do something with animals but, beyond that, I had no plans.
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.
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