Fish and Game Changers

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Experiencing Maine with MOSES Supervisor Angie Vo Jul 05, 2021

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Katie chats with MOSES (MDIFW's licensing system) Supervisor Angie Vo about how her office job connects her to Maine's outdoors.

From the Midwest to Maine with Deer Biologist Nathan Bieber Jun 28, 2021

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Katie checks in via Zoom with MDIFW Deer Biologist Nathan Bieber. Nathan describes growing up and working in the Midwest, his move to Maine, the final steps of the state's deer collaring study, and why he loves his job.

Fly Fishing with Fisheries Biologist Jake Scoville Jun 21, 2021

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Katie meets up with avid angler and fisheries biologist Jake Scoville to try out fly fishing and chat about his experiences in the field. Jake is based in the Grand Lake Region in downeast Maine.

Maine's Moose: Finale Feb 22, 2021

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Do turkeys spread ticks? Why don't we put tick collars on moose? In this final episode of season 5, Katie reviews the adaptive management study, next steps, and FAQs with MDIFW Moose Biologist Lee Kantar. In the coming months, Lee will present his proposal to the Department's advisory council. Christl Theriault, MDIFW's legislative liaison, explains this process. Learn more at mefishwildlife.com/wintertick

Maine's Moose: Winter Tick Feb 15, 2021

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The proliferation of winter tick due to climate change is impacting the health and reproduction of the moose population. In this episode, MDIFW Moose Biologist Lee Kantar reviews all things winter tick including how they differ from other ticks you may be familiar with and how they impact moose. Lee also introduces the Adaptative Management Study, an ongoing study to determine if lowering the moose population density can lessen the impacts of winter tick.

Learn more at mefishwildlife.com/wintertick

Maine's Moose: Learning about the herd Feb 08, 2021

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With 10 million acres of moose habitat in Maine, MDIFW Moose Biologist Lee Kantar has found helicopters to be essential to monitoring the state's moose population. Lee explains the three different studies from the air: the aerial survey to count moose, another aerial survey to determine the distribution of bulls, cows, and calves, and a third study where GPS collars are placed on cows and calves to track them.

Learn more at mefishwildlife.com/moose

Maine's Moose: Moose through the years Feb 01, 2021

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Moose are as synonymous with Maine as lighthouses and lobsters. Moose can be found grazing in swamp lands, browsing on saplings sprouting in recent clear cuts, swimming in lakes, and seeking the cool shelter of our state's enchanting forests. In this episode, Katie chats with MDIFW Wildlife Division Director Nate Webb and Moose Biologist Lee Kantar to learn a little about the history of moose in Maine.

Learn more at mefishwildlife.com/moose

Take Aim: Story of a Mentor Oct 19, 2020

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Take Aim: Guided to Success Oct 12, 2020

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Take Aim: The Art of Hunting Oct 05, 2020

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