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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
U.S. auditors accuse Maine of misusing federal grants to shore up its pension fund
The practice, while not unique to Maine, exceeded 'reasonable' allowances as it diverted $2.6 million away from fishing, hunting and wildlife protection programs.
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PublishedJune 30, 2023
Porter woman hospitalized after punching a black bear in the nose
The attack is considered "provoked" after a dog chased a bear into woods and then led the bear into a backyard where its owner came face-to-face with the bear.
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PublishedJune 10, 2023
Thousands attend Moose Permit Lottery in Augusta, and only a lucky few will go on the hunt of a lifetime
Out of 72,446 applicants, only 4,106 were chosen Saturday afternoon to receive a moose hunting permit in the state lottery. 46,242 applicants were residents, and the other 26,204 were non-residents, marking the highest number of applicants since 2003.
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PublishedMay 28, 2023
Face Time: Joe Roy of Durham — a homesteading, powerlifting, wildlife biologist
Jay native Joe Roy is a private lands wildlife biologist for the state of Maine who juggles a host of personal passions while helping you make your land wildlife friendly.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Wardens concerned after woman took a baby raccoon to an Auburn pet store — where it was kissed and cuddled
Wardens on Thursday were seeking information about a woman who took a juvenile raccoon into an Auburn pet store, where the animal was said to have been kissed by a few in the store.
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PublishedApril 24, 2023
State reduces scope of ‘do not eat’ advisory in Fairfield area for wildlife due to ‘forever chemical’ contamination
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife warned people in 2021 not to eat deer and other game found in a 125-square-mile area of central Maine, but the agency announced Monday it has reduced that area to 25 square miles, while also advising people not consume turkey harvested there.
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PublishedApril 2, 2023
State asking ‘citizen scientists’ to help find owl pellets
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants to learn more about the diet of Maine owls.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2023
Outdoors in Maine: Commissioner Judy Camuso connecting at a national level
V. Paul Reynolds writes that national positions put state's Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife leader on a personal path to bigger things, but they also nurture opportunities that can deliver benefits for Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2023
First cases of avian flu reported in Kennebec County
Both wild birds and a domestic flock in Kennebec County have been found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu this year.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
Department seeks nominations for legendary Maine Guide award
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 17.
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