Backcountry Paddling and Camping in Maine

Maine is home to some of the most beautiful and remote backcountry paddling and camping adventures.  Maine’s parks and public lands offer scenic campsites in a number of beautiful settings including coastal islands, mountains and remote lakes. What you should know before you go Before heading off the beaten path there are some things you …

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Time to Apply for the 2017 Maine Moose Permit Lottery

Maine Moose Permit Lottery

In case you missed it, you can now apply for the 2017 Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Moose Permit Lottery.  Fill out the online application at the State of Maine website here.  The deadline to apply for the moose lottery is May 15th at 11:59pm for online applications.

Maine Moose Permit Lottery Festival

The Maine Moose Lottery Festival  and drawing takes place on

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Maine IFW: Free Ice Fishing Days!

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Gather your gear or borrow someone else’s!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is offering a free fishing weekend Saturday, February 18th and Sunday, February 19th.  This means anyone can fish for free without a license, so long as

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Group Camping in Maine

group-campingIt’s never too early to start planning a camping trip.  Maine’s Parks are taking reservations now for the 2017 camping season.  Here’s what you should know about group camping on Maine’s public lands before you reserve your space.

Things to know before you go

The Bureau of Parks and Lands recommends reserving group campsites in advance, as well as group picnic areas and shelters.  A group is considered 7 or more people.  Don’t bring firewood from outside of Maine- buy it where you burn it, and help keep unwanted pests and diseases out of Maine.  Group camping fees are

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Maine 2017 Snowmobile Races & Radar Runs

Photo credit: Chris Costes

Got Snow?

Maine is home to many fun snowmobile events throughout the months of January and February.  Radar runs and snowmobile races are often combined with all sorts of family fun events, and many races and runs support great causes.  Grab your fur hat and gloves and head outside for some winter racing fun!

January 15th
2017 Kyle Daniel Rogers Memorial Radar Runs
Hosted by Portage Lakers Snowmobile Club
On Portage Lake, in Portage Lake
Cash prizes awarded, limited number of tickets sold for radar run.

January 19th – 21st  
Rangeley Sno-Deo
Stephen A. Bean Municipal Airport
34 Taylor Road, Rangeley
Rock Maple Racing XC
Rave-X, radar runs, snocross races, fireworks and more.

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