Sportsman's Alliance of Maine

06/18/2026

Big thank you to Hancock Lumber in Augusta for donating a lift of v-match pine for rebuilding three small camps on our new Sportsmans Alliance of Maine property outside of Lincoln and on the Nicatous and Passadumkeag Streams. One day youth will make memories in this special place. Thanks to Tom Doore for helping us get it there. Those wishing to help on the project can call me at, 207-691-0367.

06/16/2026

East Coast School Of Safety will be back on July 5th to teach Basic Handgun just for the ladies!
Taught by woman instructor, Andee Reardon, this class is designed just for women!
For beginners and those in need of a refresher, no experience or equipment needed.
Qualifies you to apply for a Maine permit to carry.
Come learn with East Coast SOS, at SAM!

06/15/2026

Less than one month to go until our Annual Golf Tournament! ⛳

This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and community partners. A special thank you to Brookfield Renewable for stepping up as a Big Buck Sponsor and helping make this tournament possible.

A limited number of team spots are still available. If you'd like to spend a great day on the course while supporting Maine's outdoor heritage, email [email protected] today to reserve your spot!

06/14/2026

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Family Outdoor Skills Day at our Outdoor Education Center was a huge success thanks to department staff and other organizations and individuals who supported the event! Participants rode ATVs; learned about trapping; tried turkey calling; shot archery, rifle, or shotgun; and casted with a fly and spinning rods. Thanks to the generosity of the Mike Shaw family, two lifetime fishing licenses were awarded. Ron Fournier presented awards during lunchtime, notably to Penobscot County Conservation Association for receiving Educator of the Year from the International Hunter Education Association! SAM was presented IF&W's Outdoor Partner of the Year! We're thrilled to support the department as leaders in Outdoor Education and value their partnership! Enjoy a few photos from the day...

06/13/2026

Shake up your summer by learning to fish! This month is packed with reasons to celebrate Maine fishing—let’s make your start on the water one of them.

No gear, no clue, no problem - these two free workshops are built for beginners. Let's do this!

🎣 National Go Fishing Day
Thursday, June 18
Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Outdoor Center
Register: june2026nationalgofishingday.eventbrite.com

🎣 National Women's Fly Fishing Day
Saturday, June 27
Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Outdoor Center
Register: june2026nationalwomensflyfishingday.eventbrite.com

06/12/2026

Brent St. Clair, SAM volunteer is standing on one of the SAM Outdoor Education Center board walks in the middle of Marsh Marigolds. Beautiful. Photo taken yesterday.

06/11/2026

Great info on the Spruce Budworm, give a listen.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Is this the future for Maine conservation and farming?

Generating solar power requires a lot of land – but which land should it be? And what else can be done on that land?

06/05/2026

NOTICE: Youth Fishing Ponds Temporarily Closed

The Outdoor Education Center Youth Fishing Ponds will be closed through June 7, 2026, due to a scheduled event being held on the property.

Before planning your visit, we encourage you to call ahead to confirm pond availability, as closures may occasionally occur for special events or maintenance.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to providing a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for youth and families throughout the season. Thank you for helping make the Outdoor Education Center a valued destination for outdoor recreation and learning.

We look forward to seeing you back at the ponds soon!