Private for Public with Corporal Kris MacCabe
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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 helping to educate and inspire outdoor users of all types to be responsible and appreciative private land users. Listen in and then learn more at
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One in Four Birds Lost in Less Than a Single Lifetime
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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. Adrienne shares valuable information on bird conservation, and highlights some of the specific challenges facing North America’s bird populations. Listen in and learn how you can help #BringBirdsBack Learn more:
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Tagging and Tracking Fish on Mooselookmeguntic Lake
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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 in brook trout and landlocked salmon. She also shares some insights into the importance of community support and involvement. We learn how studying the movement of these fish during their reproductive season can help biologists better understand their...
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Pursuing a Dream: The Journey to Becoming a Maine Game Warden
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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
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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 actively engaging with potential recruits to understand their needs and goals. They also talk about the importance of being able to connect with potential applicants on a more personal level, and the value of having a diverse team of highly...
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Maine's Blue State Parks
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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 development of public water access sites in the state and takes a little field trip to a newly renovated site just outside of the center of Augusta.
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The Bears Are Back In Town
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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 all prevent conflicts or negative encounters with one of Maine's most iconic species.
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Mom's Away, But I'm Okay!
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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 . a fawn in need of help! Learn more about dealing with orphaned or injured fawns at
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Endangered and Threatened Species in Maine
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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 some of Maine's most vulnerable species. Learn more at
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Making a Difference with Landowner Relations Corporal Rick LaFlamme
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For 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, picking up millions of pounds of litter, and why he's passionate about this work.
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