Wildlife illegally taken from Maine to Massachusetts, officials say
After several months, officials were able to charge people in connection with illegally transporting the wildlife.
Maine is home to the only puffin colony in the United States: Here's how you can see them
Atlantic Puffins were once almost extinct from Maine’s coast, their only native habitat in the United States. But after the ...
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Lawmakers’ change to airport habitat bill leaves both aviation officials and environmentalists baffled
At issue is a piece of legislation that would loosen development restrictions meant to protect endangered species, which ...
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Fish and Wildlife Service faces cuts
More than 400 Fish and Wildlife Service workers — or about 5% of the agency's workforce — were let go last month.
Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife warns about return of black bears as winter concludes
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries is warning about the return of black bears. Black bears have slept up an appetite so ...
Maine’s Game Warden of the Year for 2024 named
(WABI) - The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has named the Game Warden of the Year for 2024. The honor goes ...
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Maine is home to the only puffin colony in the United States: Here's how you can see them
Puffins are a “comical-looking seabird,” said Maine Fish and Wildlife, describing them as short and chunky with short, stubby wings. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Black bears are ‘pretty much everywhere,’ according to wildlife experts. Here’s how to protect yourself.
With warming temperatures comes the conclusion of the winter wildlife hibernation period. Now, officials are asking the ...
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Maine butterfly species among those experiencing fastest declines
A new study compiling butterfly surveys across the country found a 22% overall decline, while seven species found in Maine ...
Environmental authorities team up after wildlife illegally transported through state lines
Several environmental enforcement agencies teamed up to investigate wild game meat that had been illegally transported ...
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Opinion: We must commit to protecting our national wildlife refuges
Maine is fortunate to be home to six national ... The Department of the Interior (DOI) just recently terminated 370 Fish and Wildlife Service employees. As context, there are currently only ...