Using a sedative, straps and an excavator, rescuers were able to safely lift the 500-pound animal out of an abandoned, 8-foot-deep well in the small town of Pembroke.
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Rangeley guides to host hunter and rifle safety courses
RANGELEY — Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsmen’s Association is pleased to announce two upcoming educational programs at the clubhouse on Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc this September. The courses are designed to support both new and experienced hunters. Hunter Safety Course – Sunday, Sept. 21 This in‑class course is required for anyone purchasing a hunting license for […]
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Western Maine moose hunt may add second week (but no more permits)
The change would affect several Wildlife Management Districts, mostly in Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties.
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Private Swan Island ferry emerges amid debate over public transportation
Since the ferry service linking Richmond to the island was ended in 2023, the public could access Swan Island only with a personal boat or kayak until this month.
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Humans, not beavers, to blame for dam at Tripp Pond in Poland
Surveillance photos show two unidentified people apparently working without permission on an artificial dam at an outlet on the pond, where property owners have fought over water levels.
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Injured hiker airlifted off Appalachian Trail in Maine
Rescue crews took to the Appalachian Trail near East Madrid to locate the hiker, but opted to call in a helicopter crew as darkness approached.
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Here is what boaters need to know before launching in Maine waters
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife reminds out-of-state boaters to be mindful of boating laws this summer, and for all boatser to be aware of aquatic invasive species. Bringing your boat to Maine this season? Here’s what you need to know: Non-Maine registered watercraft that are properly registered in another state and display a […]
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Maine’s small vernal pools may get bigger state protections
A bill now awaiting action by Gov. Janet Mills would create a 100-foot no-disturbance protection zone around Maine’s vernal pools, among other protections.
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Maine’s next wildlife protection plan will consider climate threats
The once-a-decade conservation blueprint will weigh climate change threats, include plants as well as animals and emphasize habitat protection.
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Peregrine falcons show signs of national decline, but not in Maine
The deadly avian flu killing falcons in other states hasn’t hit here, but biologists still worry about Maine’s peregrine population because it’s so small.