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Lawmakers Begin Work for the 131st Legislature
Wednesday, January 4th marked the second day of the first regular Legislative Session, which is scheduled to run until June 21, 2023.
The Maine House consists of 151 individuals, (82 Democrats, 67 Republicans, and 2 Independents). Plus seats for three nonvoting members representing the Penobscot Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. Each House member is elected to a two-year term and represents a district which has approximately 8,797 people as of the 2010 census
For the time being, House session days will mainly be devoted to referencing bills that have been newly printed to the various committees. Each bill will then have a public hearing scheduled. That is an opportunity for the public to weigh in.
Maine Inland Fishing Laws
The 2022 inland fishing laws are in effect until 11:59 PM on December 31, 2022 and can be found online at mefishwildlife.com/fishinglaws.
To help you begin planning your 2023 fishing trips, the 2023 Inland Fishing Law Book is now available online.
Please note the printed 2023 Inland Fishing Law Book has errors in the Special Fishing Law section for three waters: Chain of Ponds in Chain of Ponds Twp, Lincoln Pond in Parkertown Twp., and Great East Lake in Acton. The online law book has been corrected, and public access points at all three waters will be posted with signs alerting anglers of the errors. We apologize for any inconvenience and have corrected the database issue to prevent this error from happening again.
Beginner’s Guide to Ice Fishing in Maine
Starting a new hobby can be both exciting and intimidating, luckily ice fishing is a winter hobby that can be enjoyed with a few pieces of equipment and there are endless opportunities throughout the state. Learn what gear you need to get started and more in our beginner's guide.
Ice Safety Tips
Winter is one of the greatest seasons to enjoy the Maine outdoors but to do so safely, you must keep in mind that ice conditions are always changing. There are many factors to consider when determining whether the ice conditions are safe, and they can vary from day-to-day and from one water body to the next. Here are some important tips and tricks to keep in mind when judging ice conditions.
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Opens Applications for the 2023 Visiting Artist Program
AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) today announced the opening of its 2023 Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW) Visiting Artist Program application period. The program invites visual artists to the remote wilderness of Maine for two consecutive weeks of solitude. One artist and a guest will receive lodging at the AWW Lock Dam Camp for two weeks of the artist's choosing during August and an orientation and regular visits from AWW Rangers. Visual artists may apply on the AWW webpage. The application period ends Monday, February 6, 2023.
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