I spent a day with some of Maine’s most experienced fly fishermen. Here’s how it went.
Some of Maine’s most experienced fly fishermen gathered at the historic Rangeley Inn and Tavern for the recent White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival.
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6 Maine summer hikes where you can go swimming
Many Maine hiking trails lead to or past swimming holes that are bound to be less crowded than most public beaches.
This controversial Maine fish makes a really good sandwich
“Paired with Emily’s homemade garlic dill pickles, and a few Cabot sour cream and onion chips, it was a meal fit for a king.”
Why you shouldn’t rely on this popular birding tool
“I played with Merlin this week, trying to figure out why some of its guesses miss the mark.”
Watch raccoons break into a boat stored at a marina
You might want to check on your boat if it’s been sitting in storage — even if it’s shrink-wrapped.
As a shotgun instructor, I know why hunters miss birds — and how to improve before fall
“More than one hunter has had the experience of ambling down an old logging trail when startled by a partridge exploding from a swath of alders, then proceeding to miss a clear shot.”
Feds want to open Ellsworth and Orland fish hatcheries to hunting
The Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery and the Green Lake National Fish Hatchery are the only Maine properties on the federal list.
All trails are now open in Baxter State Park
But hikers should beware that snow and fallen trees may be lingering on some trails.
State warns Maine fishermen after dozens of violations this spring
Marine Patrol officers issued more than 50 summonses and 20 warnings in the past three weeks, primarily near the Saco River Dam.
I asked 4 Maine lure makers for their best catches. Here’s what caught them.
While many anglers rely on live smelts, tandem streamer flies or classic lures, several Maine companies are producing lures that catch plenty of fish of their own.
Fisherman captures mink attacking a fawn on video
Augur was looking for a place to fish for striped bass in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, when he spotted the attack.
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