Maine Trapping: Fall Fur Tagging Day in Bangor this Week

With the general trapping season over, Maine trappers can have their furs tagged on these fall tagging days.

The fall fur tagging days are right around the corner. Maine trappers who need to have their furs tagged can do so on a Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife fur tagging day. All fur tagging takes place at IFW regional headquarters.

Fall Fur Tagging Days:

Ashland - January 3, 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. - Address: 63 Station Hill Road, Ashland
Bangor - January 4, 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. - Address: 106 Hogan Road, Suite 1, Bangor
Enfield - January 5,10 A.M. - 6 P.M. - Address: 16 Cobb Road, Enfield
Gray - January 5,10 A.M. - 6 P.M. - Address: 15 Game Farm Road, Gray
Jonesboro - January 10,10 A.M. - 6 P.M. - Address: 317 Whitneyville Road
Sidney - January 3,10 A.M. - 6 P.M. - Address: 270 Lyons Road, Sidney, ME 04330
Strong - January 10,10 A.M. - 6 P.M. - Address: 689 Farmington Road, Strong

Fur tagging days give trappers an opportunity to have furs tagged by IFW staff, and talk with the regional biologist in the area. There's no tagging fees on these days. All furs from beaver, bobcat, coyote, fisher, fox, marten, mink, and otter must be tagged within 10 days after the end of the trapping season.

Fur tagging days were originally "fur tagging nights" until this season. The change gives trappers more time, a day rather than a couple hours, to have furs tagged.

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The general trapping season ended on December 31. Trappers can still set for beaver through April.

Mandatory trapping reports for the fall season are coming due soon. All licensed trappers 16 years and older must submit their report by January 31, even if they did not trap. Reports can be filed online, by mail, email, fax, or over the phone.

15 Must-Have Items For Ice Fishing Season In Maine

Ice fishing is an excellent way to embrace the cold winter months in Maine. It will get you outdoors for some fresh air, it's family friendly, and a successful day could yield a tasty dinner. If you're new to the sport, we put together a list of gear you'll need for a fun, comfortable, and successful day on the ice. Some of these items are more essential than others. Some gear may not be essential at all, depending on how you plan to fish. Again, the items we listed are geared towards those who are new to ice fishing.

Before we get to the list, remember to dress appropriately for the cold weather. We didn't put warm outerwear on the list, but it's definitely a must-have. Dressing in layers is important to ensure you're warm enough throughout the day on the ice. If you start getting too warm, you can simply take a layer off. Hand warmers are also worth packing.

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