We love animals and know you do too!

Rangeley Wild isn’t licensed to accept critters yet - but we’re working on it as fast as we can!

In the meantime, if you find an orphaned or injured animal here are some resources and people to contact:

Source: Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

STEP 1: LEAVE IT

IF YOU CARE, LEAVE THEM THERE

STEP 2: CALL FIRST

NEVER HANDLE A WILD ANIMAL WITHOUT FIRST BEING TOLD TO DO SO BY A LICENSED WILDLIFE PROFESSIONAL

CHECK OUT MAINE’S DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE PAGE

INJURED OR SICK ANIMALS

For deer, bear, moose or turkey that appear to be sick/ injured and exhibits the following symptoms call a game warden or MDIFW biologist.

The animal is unable to fly, stand, walk, or run when approached by a human.

There is an obvious large wound (cuts, broken exposed bones, or bleeding).
The animal has been attacked by a predator (dog, cat, another wild animal).
You witnessed the animal being hit by a vehicle.
The animal is vomiting or experiencing uncontrolled diarrhea.
Heavy panting for an extended period of time.

For the Rangeley area and Region D of Maine’s Fish and Wildlife zones call the local MDIFW Office:

Region D - Strong Directions
689 Farmington Road
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 778-3322
Wildlife
Sarah Boyden, Asst. Regional Biologist - (207) 778-4281; email: Sarah.Boyden@maine.gov

To reach a Game Warden 24-hours a day, please contact the dispatch center nearest you:

Augusta 1-800-452-4664
Bangor 1-800-432-7381
Houlton 1-800-924-2261

FOR ALL OTHER SPECIES

(other than moose, deer, bear or turkey):

Contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator

(click here for list)

OR,

Regional MDIFW Biologist (Rangeley = Region D)

For Birds, Waterfowl & Raptors:

Birds require a separate federal permit to handle, meaning some rehabilitors only do animals or birds- PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR REHABILITATOR BEFORE DROPPING OFF