It was a banner year of hunting and there is plenty of reason for optimism going forward. It may be a bit cliche but this is ...

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife deserves credit for what it does, and for seeking public input into how to best manage the population. By most accounts (there are always a few ...

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The moose is ubiquitous to Maine. Learn the history of this iconic and unique animal and it's importance to the state.

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Winter ticks are killing moose across New England in alarming numbers, latching onto their hosts by the thousands and draining so much blood that the animals have been described as “zombies” before ...

According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, there are about 40,000 to 60,000 moose in the state. That number is down from 25 years ago, when the population was at its peak, ...

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