Articles written by Aaron Griffith

Aaron Griffith, Wildlife Refuge Specialist Bowdoin NWR WMD|Sep 21, 2022

Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge is no longer requiring blaze orange clothing when hunting upland gamebirds. As with the State regulations, it is strongly recommended that hunters wear at least an orange hat to reduce the chance of an accident. This change was made to be consistent with state regulations pertaining to upland gamebird hunting. The East Unit of Bowdoin NWR will open for upland gamebird hunting only, from December 1 until the close of the state season. The western portion of the refuge, which is open to hunting, will remain open...