Jun 30, 2023
In this episode of Fish + Game Changers, Emily joins Fisheries Biologist Liz Thorndike on a tagging mission on Mooselookmeguntic Lake to learn more about the spawning behavior of wild brook trout and landlocked salmon.
Liz, with years of experience under her belt, takes us through the intricate process of tagging and...
Jun 23, 2023
In this episode Emily heads into the field to meet with newly hired Game Warden Mindy Rugg. Mindy shares her experience navigating the lengthy hiring and training process with the Maine Warden Service, discussing what kept her inspired and motivated, even when she faced unexpected challenges and roadblocks.
Jun 16, 2023
In this episode, Emily sits down with Game Warden Sergeant Kyle Hladik to discuss how an experience he had as a young child growing up in the Maine outdoors led him to his career and inspired him to take a personalized approach to recruiting new game wardens. They discuss what makes candidates stand out in the hiring...
Jun 9, 2023
There are hundreds of sites across the state that provide public access to many of Maine's 6,000 lakes and ponds and 32,000 miles of rivers and streams. Have you ever wondered how these public access sites are acquired, constructed or maintained?
In this episode, Emily talks with MDIFW's Chief Planner Diano Circo to...
Jun 2, 2023
Maine is home to the largest population of black bears in the eastern United States and when natural food sources are scarce in the spring it sometimes leads them into backyards in search of an easy meal such as bird feeders, garbage, grills and pet foods.
In this episode, Emily talks with wildlife biologist Jen...