Maine's Moose Hunting Permit Drawing is coming up tomorrow, Saturday, June 10!

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in conjunction with the City of Augusta will hold the annual moose hunting permit lottery at Mill Park this Saturday, June 10. 

The City of Augusta is planning a variety of events starting at 10:00 a.m. for those attending the lottery, including Moose Maine-iah Monster Truck, vendors, kids’ games, live music by Pat Colwill Band, corn hole tournament, and food trucks. To learn more or to sign up to be a vendor at the event, visit augustamaine.gov/departments/community_services/moose_lottery.php

At 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, the moose permit lottery drawing will commence. There is no charge to attend the lottery and the reading of names is expected to last 3 hours.

This year, 4,106 permits will be drawn in the random chance lottery from a pool of over 72,000 applicants.

For those prospective moose hunters who can’t make it to the lottery drawing, the names of permit winners will be posted on the Department’s website by 6:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Visit mefishwildlife.com to access the list once it has been posted.

For more information on moose hunting in Maine, visit mefishwildlife.com/moosehunt

It was an honor to welcome the 8th-grade class from Valley Rivers Middle School to our State House.

Rep. Roger Albert and I toured the St John Valley Technology Center at their annual open house to learn about options our students have to learn the trades.

Help first responders by labeling your canoe, kayak, standup paddleboard, and other paddle craft with an IF FOUND sticker

Each year the Maine Warden Service and Maine Marine Patrol respond to many calls of unoccupied canoes, kayaks, and rowboats found floating on the water. Without owner information on a vessel/paddle craft, it can be difficult for first responders to confirm if someone is in need of rescue on the water or if the boat simply drifted away from shore without a passenger.

Always label your vessel/paddle craft with an “IF FOUND” sticker to help first responders efficiently determine if an emergency exists, prevent unnecessary and expensive searches, and enable your paddle craft to be returned if lost.

Stickers are available for FREE from MDIFW and Department of Marine Resources - visit your local office for a sticker or ask your local game warden or marine patrol officer. You can also find stickers at many marinas and sporting goods stores. Click here for more information on where you can get a free sticker.

I had the honor of presenting Edmond Theriault a legislative sentiment at the Memorial Day ceremonies led by members of the VFW and American Legion.

2023 Maine Lobster Boat Races Schedule

What says summer is coming more than the 2023 Lobster Boat Races schedule? People from all around the state follow The Maine Lobster Boat Race Association up and down the coast. These races always draw a crowd, and the captains prove to grow bigger and bigger raft-ups every year.

JUNE

17th (Saturday) – Boothbay Harbor 

18th (Sunday) – Rockland Harbor 

25th (Sunday) – Bass Harbor Pier

For the full schedule and more, please click here to read the article from National Fisherman.

Maine State Aquarium

The Aquarium will open Wednesday, June 28 to July 1 at 10am, during the Windjammer Festival. From July 6^th to September 4^th, and will be open Thursdays -- Saturdays, 10am to 3pm. It will open in stages from this summer to next; our 2023 preview opening will include new tanks, interactive exhibits, and hands on activities. It will also include the always popular touch tank and a preview of what the final redesigned aquarium will be. At 1pm on the 28^th, you can also watch the Windjammers enter the Harbor under full sail. 

For more information about the Maine State Aquarium click here.

Legislative Office: 207-287-1440