Flagstaff General Store Tagging Station Cam, Stratton, Maine

Located in downtown Stratton, Maine, the Flagstaff General Store streams this camera, which faces the rear of the store, where the game tagging station can be seen. Viewer discretion is advised, since harvested animals are shown.

Hunters use the tagging station to register moose, deer and bear during their respective seasons, as required by Maine law. Tagging helps state biologists track harvests and manage wildlife populations, and it is a long-standing tradition in rural Maine, where big moose and bucks often draw a small crowd. Maine's moose hunt, held by lottery permit in autumn, is especially popular.

The camera also shows a trailhead for ATVs and snowmobiles, a major access point to many miles of trails and a convenient way into town for riders. In winter, snowmobilers stop at the store for fuel, food and supplies, while summer and autumn bring ATV riders, anglers and hikers.

Stratton is a small village in the western mountains of Maine, near Flagstaff Lake and the Bigelow Range, which the Appalachian Trail crosses, and a short drive from the Sugarloaf ski area. Winters are long and snowy. Maine uses Eastern Time.

The stream is provided by EustisME.