Maine Game Wardens Participate in Operation Dry Water
During the weekend of June 24-26, Maine Game Wardens along with other marine law enforcement participated in Operation Dry Water, a national outreach and enforcement campaign with the goal of raising awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence and removing impaired operations from our nation’s waterways. READ MORE
Echo Lake Togue and Salmon Continue To Thrive
The bios in Region B have been busy on central Maine lakes recently, keeping an eye on salmon and lake trout growth in Echo Lake. The central Maine lake occupies parts of Fayette, Mount Vernon and Readfield. READ MORE
Photo Blog: Banding Canada Geese in Western Maine
Each summer, biologists and volunteers capture and band approximately 500 Canada geese in Maine as part of a region-wide effort to monitor and manage populations throughout the eastern United States. READ MORE
Allagash Fishery Part of 50th Anniversary Celebration
While the Allagash may be synonymous with canoeing, the waterway also boasts a wild brook trout fishery that attracts anglers from throughout the country and beyond. A fishway in Churchill dam allows IFW biologists the opportunity to monitor the brook trout population. READ MORE
Monitoring Maine’s Waterfowl Production and Populations
Waterfowl brood surveys have long been a traditional part of the work program for regional wildlife biologists and serve as a method to monitor annual nesting success and survival of hens and their young. READ MORE
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