Applications for the moose permit lottery will be accepted online starting Monday, April 1 and will end May 15 at 11:59 p.m.
Eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must already have a Maine big game hunting license or become licensed by the opening day of the moose hunting season;
- Minimum age is 10: A person under 10 years of age on the opening day of the moose season is eligible to apply for a moose hunting permit and may accrue bonus points, but is neither eligible to receive a moose hunting permit, nor to be a sub-permittee or alternate;
- All applicants 16 years of age and older must comply with Maine's hunter safety law before a hunting license can be issued. See current safety courses.
Additionally, if you have won a Maine moose hunting permit in the past, you must wait three years to become eligible to win another one (so if you received a permit in 2022, 2023, or 2024, you are not eligible for 2025). However, you can still apply and earn a bonus point.
The 2025 moose permit lottery drawing will take place on Saturday, June 21 in Farmington at the High Peaks Outdoor Heritage Festival. Those who do not attend the in-person drawing can view the lottery results by 6 p.m. that same day.
For more information about moose hunting in Maine and the moose permit lottery, please visit the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website.
Eligible older adults can sign up to receive fresh, locally grown Maine produce
AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) 2025 Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP) participant enrollment starts April 1. This program connects Maine farmers with eligible older adults, providing access to fresh, unprocessed, locally grown fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs, and honey. Participants receive a $50 share of Maine-grown produce throughout the growing season by signing up directly with a participating farm or an enrolled Maine farmers’ market. Enrollment is first-come, first-served while funds remain available.
Participants must be Maine residents 60 years or older, 55 years or older for Native Americans, or 18 years or older for disabled adults living in a housing facility with congregate dining. The income eligibility guidelines are listed on the DACF MSFP website.
“The Maine Senior Farm Share Program helps address food insecurity experienced by Maine’s older adults. The fresh Maine-grown produce can help participants nurture and sustain themselves with anything from fresh berries, apples, potatoes, herbs, honey, and more! Every farm offers something different,” said MSFP Program Manager, Joanna Tarrazi. “It’s a great way to connect with your local farmer whether directly through a farm or at a participating farmers’ market!”
“We are excited to build on the success of 2024 by expanding the Maine Senior Farmshare program in 2025!” said Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets outreach coordinator Emily Grassie. “The positive response from both farmers and participants last year has fueled our efforts to increase access to fresh, locally grown produce for Maine seniors.”
How to Enroll
Eligible older adults can sign up with a participating farm or farmers’ market. To find more details, visit the DACF website, email seniorfarmshare.agr@maine.gov, or call (207) 287-3491.
MSFP is a program of the Maine DACF, funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
This project has been funded at least in part by Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
 UMAINE Hockey Team to play in 2025 NCAA Men’s D-I Hockey Tournament
After winning the Hockey East Tournament for the first time in 21 years, the University of Maine Men’s Black hockey team is off the Allentown, PA to play Penn State in the East Regional on Friday, March 28 @ 8:30 PM. Maine is the NCAA tournament’s overall No. 3 seed. Four Regional winners will advance to play in the Frozen Four Men's Ice Hockey Championship in St. Louis, MO April 10 & 12.
Let’s all say it together….GO BLUE!
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