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Outdoor Programs
The Maine outdoors is a place for everyone. Whether you are looking to learn to shoot a firearm for the first time, improve your outdoor survival skills, or try your hand at fishing, hunting, or trapping, we have a workshop that might interest you. Programs are designed for first timers as well as those eager to bring their skills to the next level.
No matter where you are in your outdoor journey, there is always something new to learn or try. Browse our upcoming workshops and programs below.
Upcoming Workshops & Programs
Turkey Patterning at Summerhaven Range
Date/Time: April 17-19, Various times
County: Kennebec
Location: Augusta - Summerhaven Range
Description:
Ladies Turkey Hunting Field Excursion
Date/Time: April 17, 6pm-8pm
County: Knox
Location: Rockport - Beech Hill Preserve
Contact: Jaime Berard - (207) 287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov for questions/information
Description:
Fur Shed Fridays
Date/Time: April 18, April 25, & May 02, 10am-2pm (Pick up to 2 sessions only please)
County: Kennebec
Location: Augusta - Inland Fisheries & Wildlife - Federal Street location
Contact: Jaime Berard - (207) 287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov for questions/information
Description:
Please do not register for more then 2 sessions
Introduction to Turkey Hunting: Part 1
Date/Time: April 19, 9am-12pm
County: Franklin
Location: Wilton - Wilton Fish & Game
Contact: Jaime Berard - (207) 287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov for questions/information
Description:
Introduction to Turkey Hunting: Part 2
Date/Time: April 19, 12:30pm-3:30pm
County: Franklin
Location: Wilton - Wilton Fish & Game
Contact: Jaime Berard - (207) 287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov for questions/information
Description:
Turkey Hunting Field Excursion
Date/Time: April 21, 6pm-8pm
County: Knox
Location: Rockport - Beech Hill Preserve
Contact: Jaime Berard - (207) 287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov for questions/information
Description:
Introduction to Turkey Hunting
Date/Time: April 21, 9am-12pm
County: Waldo
Location: Northport - Maine Outdoor Sportsman
Contact: Jaime Berard - (207) 287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov for questions/information
Description:
Introduction to Turkey Hunting
Date/Time: April 23, 9am-1pm
County: Oxford
Location: Bethel - Mahoosuc Land Trust
Contact: Jaime Berard - (207) 287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov for questions/information
Description:
Introduction to Turkey Hunting
Date/Time: April 24, 6pm-9pm
County: Oxford
Location: South Paris - S. Paris Fire Department
Contact: Jaime Berard - (207) 287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov for questions/information
Description:
Introduction to Turkey Hunting: Advanced
Date/Time: April 26, 8:30am-12pm
County: Cumberland
Location: Harrison - Western Maine Fish & Game
Contact: Jaime Berard - (207) 287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov for questions/information
Description:
Woodcock Walk
Date/Time: Saturday April 26, 2025 from 7 - 8:30pm
County: Oxford
Location: Major Gregory Sanborn Wildlife Management Area, Rt 113 Fryeburg, ME
Description:
Join an MDIFW wildlife biologist for an evening walk to learn about the American woodcock and how the land is managed for wildlife.
Map & Compass
Date/Time: April 30, 5:15pm-7:45pm
County: Cumberland
Location: Windham - Windham/Raymond Adult Ed
Contact: Windham/Raymond Adult Ed - (207) 892-1819 or wrae@rsu14.org for questions/information
Description:
Introduction to Firearms: Basic Handgun
Date/Time: May 02, 1pm-4:30pm
County: Kennebec
Location: Augusta - Summerhaven Range
Contact: Craig Gerry - (207) 446-4249 or Craig.I.Gerry@maine.gov for questions/information
Description:
Introduction to Shotguns
Date/Time: May 03, 8:30am-1pm
County: Cumberland
Location: Harrison - Western Maine Fish & Game
Contact: Jaime Berard - (207) 287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov for questions/information
Description:
Women's Spring Skills Day
Date/Time: Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 8:30AM-4:30PM
County: Hancock
Location: Camp Beech Cliff 264 Beech Hill Rd. Mount Desert, ME
Contact: Chelsea Lathrop - chelsea.lathrop@maine.gov or 207-446-8692
Description:
Introduction to Firearms: Basic Handgun
Date/Time: May 23, 1pm-4:30pm
County: Kennebec
Location: Augusta - Summerhaven Range
Contact: Craig Gerry - (207) 446-4249 or Craig.I.Gerry@maine.gov for questions/information
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Not finding what you are looking for? Be sure to check back as programs are added each month. You can also learn more about program types and when they are typically offered below.
Camp North Woods
Camp North Woods provides opportunities for youth and their families to learn lifelong outdoor skills as well as the importance of sustaining Maine's natural resources.
Next Step Hunting Workshops
Learning to hunt is a lifelong journey. Join us to learn how to get started, learn how to safely use firearms, target a new species, share and learn tips from fellow hunters, or refresh your knowledge.
Shooting Ranges
Whether you are looking to sight in your firearm for an upcoming hunting season, target practice, or shoot a firearm for the very first time, you are invited to MDIFW's two state-owned shooting ranges in Fryeburg and Augusta.
NatureQuest
Are you up for a challenge? Join NatureQuest, a seasonal challenge designed to elevate your sense of adventure this year.
Can't find a course for your area? Contact the Recreational Safety Division Office at (207) 287-5220.
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