Outdoors
GEORGE'S OUTDOOR NEWS (blog)
Moose hunt up for legislative action
on May 09, 2013, at 9:26 a.m.
The legislature’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee is showing a lot of interest in awarding more moose permits to stimulate a distressed hunting economy, maximize the opportunity for Mainers to hunt the state’s biggest game animal, and begin partnering with the hunting industry. Two concepts will be central to a ...
GEORGE'S OUTDOOR NEWS (blog)
Moose hunt up for legislative action
on May 09, 2013, at 9:26 a.m.
The legislature’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee is showing a lot of interest in awarding more moose permits to stimulate a distressed hunting economy, maximize the opportunity for Mainers to hunt the state’s biggest game animal, and begin partnering with the hunting industry. Two concepts will be central to ...
MAINE MATTERS (blog)
Doesn’t It Just Tick You Off?
on May 09, 2013, at 4:28 a.m.
Doesn’t It Just Tick You Off? You know for such a little creature..it sure does cause a lot of havoc. Growing up in Maine I never knew such things existed. I spent a lot of time hunting and fishing as a child with my father and brother and ...
From the community
Volunteers need to plant trees on Bean Hill on Mother’s Day
Bangor Daily News on May 08, 2013, at 2:57 p.m.
SANGERVILLE, Maine — The Sangerville Community Forest Committee started its reforestation of the town’s Bean Hill Woodlot on May 5, and is asking for volunteers on Mother’s Day, May 12, to help plant 1,500 seedlings and saplings. A $9,925 Project Canopy grant from the Maine Forest Service of the Maine ...
Mainers share methods of keeping ticks off
The ticks of Maine are awake and active, and as someone who spends a fair amount of time outdoors, I’m not particularly happy about it. So last week, I posted a reader query: “What’s your best defense against ticks?” And the responses I received are full of great tips, from ...
From the community
Camp CaPella Spring Cleanup held May 2
Bangor Daily News on May 08, 2013, at 12:28 p.m.
DEDHAM, Maine — Thursday, May 2, was the beginning of Spring Clean-Up at Camp CaPella, which was made possible with help from more than 70 program participants and staff from Downeast Horizons. On Phillips Lake, Camp CaPella provides a handicapped-accessible lakefront camp experience for children and adults who have physical ...
OUT THERE (blog)
Moose are out and about
on May 08, 2013, at 9:34 a.m.
After a couple weeks of steady sunshine and the consequent spring green-up, it’s no surprise that the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has issued its annual warning, advising motorists to keep an eye out for moose in the state’s roadways. Yes, folks, it’s that time again: Moose are ...
SELF PROPELLED TRAVELS IN MAINE (blog)
Forget about the chores and get outdoors
on May 08, 2013, at 7:16 a.m.
I know you don’t have time for this. The garden needs attention. That painting project that got postponed last fall is waiting. Your kids have baseball games, track meets, spring concerts and music lessons peppered all over the calendar. This string of bright warm days has turned our attention to ...
ROBIN'S OUTDOORS (blog)
Hunting Eastern wild turkeys
on May 07, 2013, at 3:07 p.m.
The day started with a 3:30 am alarm after a nearly sleepless night. My knee hurt enough to keep me awake and make me grumpy. Then I pulled muscles in my back while getting ready to go. Wasn’t this just going to be a great time. We knew where the ...
OUT THERE (blog)
Time running out on moose permit lottery
on May 07, 2013, at 1:40 p.m.
If you’re one of the thousands hoping to win a coveted moose permit in the state’s annual lottery, here’s a warning: You’ve only got a week left to enter. And if you don’t enter … your chances of going on a hunt of a lifetime aren’t that good. Yeah, I ...
From the community
Moonlight Canoeing
Float along the lake shore, as waning day becomes moonlit night. Loons, eagles, and bats may grace your trip. Bring your own canoe/kayak or rent one of ours. Location: Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden Thursday, May 23, 7 p.m. Cost: $10/member, $15/nonmember. Canoe rental (with life jacket/paddles) is $5. Advance ...
From the community
Wildflower Walk
Join Kate Garland, Horticulturist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, to learn the basics of plant identification. In this workshop, you’ll get a hands-on lesson on plant anatomy and experience using two types of plant identification keys. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for a walk through beautiful trails where ...
Canada geese get rowdy at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone
Canada geese in Chapman Pond of the Greenlaw Brook Division of the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone get loud and chase each other on April 30, 2013.
1-minute hike: Greenlaw Brook Division of Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone
BDN reporter explores the trails of Greenlaw Brook Division of Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone on April 30, 2013.
ACT OUT WITH AISLINN (blog)
1-minute hike: Greenlaw Brook Division of Aroostook NWR in Limestone
on May 07, 2013, at 10:32 a.m.
Difficulty: Easy-moderate. The trails and old roads of the Greenlaw Brook Division of the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge have a total length of about 5 miles and travel over some hills. How to get there: There are a few entrances to the Greenlaw Brook Division of the Aroostook NWR, but ...
ACT OUT WITH AISLINN (blog)
Video: Canada geese get rowdy at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
on May 07, 2013, at 10:21 a.m.
After walking most of the trails of the Greenlaw Brook Division of the Aroostook Wildlife Refuge on April 30, 2013, I sat down by the shore of Chapman Pond to watch a group of Canada geese. At first, they swam away, honking at me in alarm, but after some minutes ...
MAINE MATTERS (blog)
A Few Hours Well Spent or Gil’s New Adventure
on May 07, 2013, at 7:59 a.m.
We decided to take advantage of the nice weather Sunday last and head inland, away from the persistently cold wind off the ocean. Although great in July and August, it makes it very uncomfortable to be in an open 17′ boat cruising the salt water this time of year. ...
GEORGE'S OUTDOOR NEWS (blog)
New bear referendum coming in 2014
on May 06, 2013, at 7:54 p.m.
Ten years after Maine voters defeated an attempt to ban bear hunting with bait and dogs, a new ballot measure on the same issues may be on the way for 2014. The Humane Society of United States has filed its intentions to initiate a new bear referendum with Maine’s Secretary ...
From the community
State needs public involvement to control Emerald Ash Borer
Bangor Daily News on May 06, 2013, at 2:39 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — State officials expressed concern even as they took steps to implement a comprehensive, statewide survey effort and enlist public support in helping locate the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive insect that destroys ash trees. This year’s survey has taken on greater urgency because the elusive insect ...
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From a mountaintop…of sorts
