The deadline had been Wednesday, but heavy online traffic left many people unable to access IFW’s application portal.
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Deadline approaching to apply for permit to hunt deer in Maine this fall
Maine is increasing the number of deer permits by 28 percent.
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European frogbit, an invasive water plant, discovered in Maine for first time
The frogbit was found in Cobbossee Lake, where another invasive species, Eurasian water milfoil, was discovered recently.
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It’s Worth the Trip: Hikes to love in Lovell
The Greater Lovell Land Trust maintains more than 2,500 acres of public access land, including a path to the top of Sabattus Mountain.
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LePage says free admission to most state parks is a way to say ‘thank you’ to Mainers
The ‘fee holiday’ for residents will run from Saturday through Labor Day at most of Maine’s state parks and historic sites.
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Birders flock to Biddeford to view hawk that’s been seen only once before in the U.S.
The great black hawk, native to Central and South America, may be the most unusual bird sighted in Maine for decades, drawing enthusiasts from as far away as Arizona.
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Birding: It’s prime season for goldfinches
While other birds are already migrating south, goldfinches are just starting to nest.
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How to find the right pair of hiking shoes
Whether you go with traditional leather boots or the popular trail runners, you need footwear that’s right for you.
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While Maine’s loon population is holding steady, boaters can pose a danger
Members of the Friends of Messalonskee have fielded complaints about boaters coming too close to the birds’ nesting areas or driving too fast too close to shore.
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Monmouth may close Annabessacook Lake boat launch temporarily over milfoil
If the proposal goes forward, a campground owner in Winthrop has offered to let boaters use a ramp there instead.