Maine Operation Game Thief

04/13/2026

That concludes the 2026 Banquet! We want to thank all of those who attended as well as the many generous sponsors who made this event possible. Without the constant support from all involved, the mission we strive for would be impossible to accomplish. Thank you again to everyone who helped make this event a huge success and we hope to see you at next year’s banquet April 10, 2027!

03/29/2026

‼️LAST CHANCE TO DOUBLE YOUR GENERAL RAFFLE TICKETS‼️ Ticket sales close April 1st along with our generous incentive of doubling the amount of general raffle tickets you receive! Don’t miss this opportunity and a fun evening!

03/11/2026

With our annual banquet just one month away, we want to take a moment and send a huge thank you to all of our sponsors so far! Your continued support makes it possible for us to carry out our mission and host events like this each year. We couldn’t do it without you. 🎉

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact [email protected] for more information. 📧

‼️ Raffle update ‼️
So far we’ve secured 4 fi****ms, a saltwater fishing trip, a freshwater fishing trip, and a rafting trip 🎣 🚣

AND that’s just the start! We also have many other great raffle items lined up with even more coming in!

REMINDER: 🎟️
Purchase general raffle tickets in advance (By April 1st), and we will double the number of tickets you receive.

Thank you again to everyone who supports what we do and we’re excited to see you all on April 11! 🗓️

02/20/2026

Join us for the 2026 Maine Operation Game Thief Annual Banquet 🎉

Where/When:📍🗓️

Saturday, April 11

Portland Elks Lodge #188 1945 Congress St

Doors open at 4:00 PM | Dinner at 5:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets:

• $50 per person

• $80 per couple

• $400 table (8 guests)

This event is always a great time with live and silent auctions that include many great raffle prizes, dinner, and all in support of a great cause!

⚠️ Space is limited to 200 guests and ticket sales close April 1st.

Get your tickets and find more information
@ maineogt.org

‼️Tickets will sell fast‼️

Get yours before they’re gone and help us continue our mission of protecting Maine’s natural resources!

02/05/2026

Maine Operation Game Thief is proud to partner with International Wildlife Crimestoppers to support the 2026 Certified Ethics Pledge! This pledge reflects a shared commitment to ethical outdoor practices, following wildlife laws, and reporting violations when they occur. Join us in helping protect Maine's fish and wildlife with this amazing opportunity! More information can be found at wildlifecrimestoppers.org/ethics-pledge.

01/10/2026

Don’t miss out on Sebago Lake Rotary’s 25th Annual Ice Fishing Derby!

Date: February 14 & 15 | Maine’s Free Fishing Weekend

• Every registration is a shot at $5,000 CASH
• Bonus drawing for a Half-Day Guided Fishing Trip for up to 5 people with Sebago Sport Fishing & Guide Services

📝 Register
• Online
• Sebago Bait in Windham
• Jordan’s Store in Sebago

💲 Entry Fees
• Individual: $25
• Family: $35

🤝 Become a sponsor
Support a great community event and get your business seen.
Contact Cyndy Bell
📧 [email protected]
📞 207-577-6654

Maine OGT is proud to be a strategic partner of Sebago Lake Rotary and we all hope to see you there!

11/25/2025

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10/17/2025

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State wildlife officials called the shooting “unnecessary” and said the animal was “left to waste.”

08/28/2025

❗️Event Update❗️

Unfortunately, the Maine Operation Game Thief Banquet that was scheduled for Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at Washington Academy in East Machias has been cancelled.

We appreciate the support and interest from our community and sponsors, and look forward to future opportunities to gather together in support of Maine Operation Game Thief’s mission.

Thank you for your understanding.

06/30/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the Northwoods Throwdown on Saturday! While the weather wasn’t in our favor, it still turned out to be an awesome event and was very successful!

We are already gearing up for our next event and you won’t want to miss it! Join us August 9th at the Fort Kent Golf Club for our annual Golf Tournament. Event information can be found in this post and on our website soon! Again, thank you all for a great ballgame and we hope to see you in Fort Kent on August 9th! ⛳️

06/13/2025

Get your tix now!!

North Woods Throwdown is back and better than ever!

This year, Maine Game Wardens will be taking on West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officers right here in Maine at Old Orchard Beach Ballpark. Ten bucks gets you an unforgettable evening of charity softball and the satisfaction of stopping poachers in their tracks.

📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025 (Sunday, June 29 severe weather date)
🥎 Old Orchard Beach Ballpark
⏰ Gates open at 2:00pm and the game starts at 4:00pm

This year you have the option to attend in-person, or livestream the game from home! Either way, score tickets and t-shirts at https://maineogt.org/nw-throwdown/

All proceeds go to Maine Operation Game Thief in partnership with WV Natural Resources Police Officers Association and International Wildlife Crimestoppers, Inc.