Our very own Laura Williams was a guest on the Fish Nerds Podcast last month, talking about lead-free fishing. The podcast host, the “Crappie Hippie,” originally scheduled her for ten minutes but they had so much fun, it turned out to be the focus of the whole show. Podcast host John King (aka …
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New soft plastic lure project invites anglers to gather data
Have you ever thought about the fish you are catching—or eating? And wondered what that fish had been eating? Soft plastic fishing lures are a popular and common tackle used extensively across Maine. These lures imitate worms, frogs, and other natural baits by moving more freely through the water …
Maine Audubon releases PSAs on wildlife-friendly fishing tips
Maine is a great place to fish, whether you’re at the ocean, on a lake, or in a river. And if we all take a few simple steps this summer, we can keep it that way. To help support our native fish populations as well as wildlife like the iconic loon, Maine Audubon has created public service …
Swap Your Lead for New Fishing Tackle!
Since we all have a bit more time at home these days, why not get the lead out of your tackle boxes? Beginning April 1, Maine Audubon and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife are partnering with local retailers to provide $10 store vouchers to anglers who turn in at least one ounce …
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine Audubon and Partners Launch Fish Lead-Free Campaign
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release July 23, 2014 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon and Partners Launch Fish Lead-Free Campaign Passage of 2013 Loon Protection Bill …