Best Maine Department Of Inland Fisheries Podcasts (2024)

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Private for Public with Corporal Kris MacCabe 22:36

1+ y ago22:36

22:36

In the final episode of season 7, Emily talks with Game Warden Corporal Kris MacCabe to take a deeper look at the delicate and often complicated tradition of public access to private land in Maine. Kris is one of two Corporals within Maine Warden Service who focus on landowners relations, providing support to private landowners across the state and…

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One in Four Birds Lost in Less Than a Single Lifetime 27:24

1+ y ago27:24

27:24

Since 1970 North America has lost 2.9 billion breeding adult birds. However, surveys show that many people are not aware of this decline or the fact that they can easily contribute to the solution. In this episode Emily sits down with Wildlife Biologist Adrienne Leppold to discuss how we can help protect Maine's birds right in our own backyards. Ad…

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Tagging and Tracking Fish on Mooselookmeguntic Lake 18:55

1+ y ago18:55

18:55

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 implanting radio transmitters i…

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Pursuing a Dream: The Journey to Becoming a Maine Game Warden 20:23

1+ y ago20:23

20:23

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.…

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Exploring a Career as a Maine Game Warden 19:04

1+ y ago19:04

19:04

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 pool, and how the Department is…

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Maine's Blue State Parks 18:23

1+ y ago18:23

18:23

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 find out more about the developm…

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The Bears Are Back In Town 26:19

1+ y ago26:19

26:19

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 Vashon about some of the ways we can…

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Mom's Away, But I'm Okay! 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

32:39

You found a deer fawn all alone... now what? In this episode, Emily talks with Wildlife Biologist Scott Lindsay to discuss the normal and natural behavior of female white-tailed deer (doe) during the spring season when they give birth to their young (fawn). Listen in to learn a little more about our wonderful white-tails and how to S.P.O.T. a fawn …

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Endangered and Threatened Species in Maine 23:08

1+ y ago23:08

23:08

Season 7 of Fish + Game Changers kicks off with a conversation about Maine’s Endangered and Threatened Species in Maine. Host Emily MacCabe is joined by wildlife biologist Alex Fish to discuss the state of endangered and threatened species in Maine and how listeners can make small changes in their own backyards that could have positive impacts on s…

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Episode 22 - The Salvation Army 36:00

3y ago36:00

36:00

The holiday season is a time of giving and lending a helping hand to your neighbors and community. This need continues all year round and nobody knows this better than the Salvation Army. In this episode we are joined by Major Mark Mackneer of the Salvation Army of Northern New England to talk about the history, reach of this organization, and thei…

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Episode 21 - Tracey Hair - H.O.M.E. Co-op 23:20

3y ago23:20

23:20

The holiday season is in full swing and for this episode, we talked with Tracey Hair, the executive director of the H.O.M.E. Co-op in Orland, which oversees the Emmaus Homeless Shelter in Ellsworth. We discussed the work the local shelter is doing to combat emergency homelessness and develop affordable housing, how folks can lend a hand during and …

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Episode 20 - Judy Camuso - Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 56:59

3y ago56:59

56:59

Maine is well known for its natural beauty and wildlife opportunities attracting many from around the state, region, and beyond to spend some time in the Maine outdoors. For this week's episode we talk with Judy Camuso, Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for the state of Maine. Commissioner Camuso is the first woman to …

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Episode 19 - Mount Desert Islander 20th Anniversary 31:03

3y ago31:03

31:03

Nov. 15 marks the 20th anniversary of the Mount Desert Islander and we are celebrating by talking with Alan Baker, the Islander's founding publisher and Earl Brechlin, the Islander's founding managing editor. We discussed the last two decades of the Islander, what it was like starting the paper in 2001 and the future of print journalism.…

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Episode 18 - Cara Romano - Heart of Ellsworth 25:44

3y ago25:44

25:44

Our guest this week is Cara Romano, executive director of Heart of Ellsworth, a local nonprofit organization whose mission is in part to "provide a vibrant community for all residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations and local government." For this episode, we discuss the organization's many programs and events, like the ongoing mural project, …

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Episode 17 - Sara Trunzo - Singer-Songwriter 52:02

3y ago52:02

52:02

Sara Trunzo is a singer-songwriter who calls Maine home but before she became a recording artist, she spent years tackling food security issues across the state and continues that mission today. Get to know her in this episode and hear a taste of her music. You can hear more on her website saratrunzo.com.…

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Episode 16 - Jonathan Buck Monument of Bucksport 19:27

3y ago19:27

19:27

To get into the Halloween spirit, we talked fact and fiction regarding the Jonathan Buck monument in downtown Bucksport and the stain in its granite that appears to be in the shape of a woman’s boot. Legend has it that Jonathan Buck condemned a woman to death and her leg rolled out of the fire where she was burned, only to reappear as the outline a…

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Episode 15 - Tess Gerritsen - Author 32:34

3y ago32:34

32:34

For this episode we talked with a woman of many talents, one of those being an internationally bestselling Author that calls Camden, Maine her home. Her thriller and suspense novels may be just the thing you are looking for as we approach Halloween later this month. Enjoy this conversation with Tess Gerritsen.…

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Episode 14 - “Timber” Tina Scheer - The Great Maine Lumberjack Show 38:49

3y ago38:49

38:49

In this episode, we talked with “Timber” Tina Scheer who just finished her 26th season operating The Great Maine Lumberjack Show in Trenton. Besides being a vocal supporter for women in the logging competition industry and being featured on reality television like Survivor and Nat Geo’s Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Tina discussed the importance of com…

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Episode 13 - Kate McAleer - Bixby Chocolate 52:18

3y ago52:18

52:18

For this episode we introduce you to a young entrepreneur who has brought a little extra sweetness to the coast of Maine. In 2011 she founded Bixby Chocolate in Rockland, a company that prides themselves on making high quality confections in a socially responsible manner. Take a listen to our conversation with Kate McAleer and visit their Bixby Cho…

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Episode 12 - Kathy Young - Woodlawn Museum 20:35

3y ago20:35

20:35

For this episode of The Weekly, we chat with Kathy Young, the new director of Woodlawn Museum, Gardens & Park in Ellsworth. The 180-acre estate has been a treasure in the city, complete with its large brick building--home to the museum--that was first constructed in the 1820s, walking trails and community gardens. The property is open to the public…

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Episode 11 - Salmon Farming Part 2 - Nordic Aquafarms 1:04:02

3y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

This is the second part of our two part series as we explore the rise of salmon farming in Midcoast and Downeast Maine. Last week Rebecca Alley took a look at American Aquafarms proposed in ocean salmon pens at two locations in Frenchman Bay. For this episode I’ll take you to Waldo County where Nordic Aquafarms is planning to create a facility in B…

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Episode 10 - Salmon Farming Part 1 - American Aquafarms 38:22

3y ago38:22

38:22

For this week’s episode, we will talk about the state’s aquaculture industry, with a specific focus on a proposed salmon farm by American Aquafarms, a Norwegian-backed company, based in Portland, that is looking to raise Atlantic salmon in ocean pens at two, 60-acre sites in Frenchman Bay. This is the first of a two-part series on aquaculture. Toda…

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Episode 9 - Meg Rasmussen - Georges River land Trust 27:19

3y ago27:19

27:19

Midcoast Maine is a beautiful place to work and live with many offerings for those who love to get into the outdoors in their free time. The area is a blend of landscapes featuring mountains, wetlands, lakes, rivers, forests and more, all tucked up against the North Atlantic. Georges River Land Trust has been working for decades to protect these la…

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Episode 8 - Union Fair & Blue Hill Fair 34:17

3y ago34:17

34:17

Late summer and into fall is Fair season across Midcoast and Downeast Maine. A time to have some fun, enjoy great food, and see up close the bounty of our local agriculture and artisans. The pandemic changed that in 2020. With vaccines and changes to our social norms delivering a hope that COVID would fade away, the fairs have made a return this ye…

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Episode 7 - Krista Tripp - Aphrodite Oysters 25:03

3+ y ago25:03

25:03

Maine is well known for its seafood and the unique geography of the state's coastline makes it the perfect location to harvest a particular delicacy, the oyster. We talked with Krista Tripp of Spruce Head who comes from a family of lobsterman, an industry that she has also followed into. She recently started her own oyster operation, Aphrodite Oyst…

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Episode 6 - Dr. Nirav Shah - Maine CDC Director 33:07

3+ y ago33:07

33:07

Throughout the pandemic Dr. Nirav Shah has been a voice of comfort for Mainers, providing regular updates and measured response on the spread of COVID and the vaccines that followed. Shah is the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and has developed a fan following for his work during this time. We spoke with him in June …

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Episode 5 - Linda Greenlaw - Captain & Fisherman 22:00

3+ y ago22:00

22:00

It’s lobster week here at The Weekly and we are celebrating by talking with Linda Greenlaw, Maine lobsterman, fisherman, boat captain and award-winning author. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland out another year to 2022, we talked all things lobster with Linda, like how tourists can enjoy her charter…

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Episode 4 - Zachary Fowler - Outdoorsman & YouTube Creator 48:50

3+ y ago48:50

48:50

Zachary Fowler is a Vermont native who now makes his home in Union Maine. Fowler is an avid outdoorsman who spent years living off the grid practicing a self sustaining lifestyle while providing for his family. He grabbed the national spotlight after winning season three of the History Channel wilderness survival show 'Alone' by lasting 87 days in …

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Episode 3 - Kevin Schneider & Abe Miller-Rushing - Acadia National Park 19:44

3+ y ago19:44

19:44

For the third episode of The Weekly, we sit down with Acadia National Park Superintendent Kevin Schneider and Acadia National Park Science Coordinator Abe Miller Rushing to discuss the impacts of climate change and how the park is adjusting its management to adapt to an altered climate. Since the start of the country’s national parks, the goal has …

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Episode 2 - Melissa Kelly - Chef, Primo Restaurant 50:18

3+ y ago50:18

50:18

In our second episode of The Weekly Podcast we introduce you to Chef Melissa Kelly. She is the Executive Chef and proprietor of Primo, a restaurant and working farm located along the Rockland and Owls Head line. Melissa is the 2013 James Beard Foundation Award winner of the American Express Best Chef: Northeast Award, an award she also received in …

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Making a Difference with Landowner Relations Corporal Rick LaFlamme 12:01

3+ y ago12:01

12:01

For Maine Game Warden and Landowner Relations Corporal Rick LaFlamme, supporting Maine's landowners is a privilege. In this Season 6 finale, Rick describes Maine's unique Landowner Relations Program, educating the public on how to be good land users, working with landowners to preserve outdoor recreation opportunities, picking up millions of pounds…

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Hello from a Fish Hatchery 9:21

3+ y ago9:21

9:21

Katie chats with Fish Culturist Ashley O'Neal. Ashley describes her daily routine raising trout and splake at the MDIFW Governor Hill Fish Hatchery. Ashley explains why she finds the hands-on hatcheries work to be rewarding, despite originally pursuing a career in wildlife.By Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

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Experiencing Maine with MOSES Supervisor Angie Vo 8:25

3+ y ago8:25

8:25

Katie chats with MOSES (MDIFW's licensing system) Supervisor Angie Vo about how her office job connects her to Maine's outdoors.By Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

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Episode 1 - Shenna Bellows - Maine Secretary of State 33:49

3+ y ago33:49

33:49

For the first episode of The Weekly, Rebecca Alley and Kate Cough spoke with Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, the first woman to hold the job, who also happens to be a 1993 Ellsworth High School graduate. We talked with Secretary Bellows about the processes that are in place to maintain our state’s election security, voting legislation in…

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Episode 0 - An Introduction to The Weekly Podcast 3:46

3+ y ago3:46

3:46

Episode 0 is an introduction to our new podcast 'The Weekly' presented by The Ellsworth American, Courier Gazette, Republican Journal, Camden Herald and Mount Desert Islander, all powered by VillageSoup. Tyler Curtis-Southard, Kate Cough, and Rebecca Alley will introduce you to a number of interesting people from around Midcoast and Downeast Maine …

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From the Midwest to Maine with Deer Biologist Nathan Bieber 11:30

3+ y ago11:30

11:30

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.By Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

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Fly Fishing with Fisheries Biologist Jake Scoville 11:00

3+ y ago11:00

11:00

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.By Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

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Maine's Moose: Finale 34:30

3+ y ago34:30

34:30

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, explain…

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Maine's Moose: Winter Tick 33:59

3+ y ago33:59

33:59

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, …

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Maine's Moose: Learning about the herd 34:15

4y ago34:15

34:15

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…

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Maine's Moose: Moose through the years 34:56

4y ago34:56

34:56

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…