I may not play in the snow as much as I did a couple of decades ago, but I’m still among those who enjoy a good old-fashioned blizzard. Read More
In order to put a GPS collar on a deer, you first have to capture that deer. Read More
“If we can stress the most common contributing factor, it seems to be speed." Read More
The buck, which sports long droptines on each side, has turned into a bit of a local celebrity. Read More
But each session, a few unexpected bills do emerge from the pile, leaving many of us scratching our heads and wondering what in the world is going on. Read More
The concept of scoring antlers was first popularized nationally in 1930s by the Boone and Crockett Club. The Maine Anter & Skull Trophy Club focuses on Maine’s four big-game animals, and has been sanctioning results and compiling lists for 40 years. Read More
So, why are landlocked alewives — not the anadromous alewives that have, in fact, been the subject of restoration efforts over the past several years — bad? Read More
And that’s not good news, according to a DIF&W biologist. Read More
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will get a new commissioner and that changing of the guard will likely produce a new slate of priorities. Read More
The nomination of Judy Camuso to head the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is being praised by those involved in influencing outdoor policymaking at the state level. Read More
But that’s not to say that I didn’t learn lessons from the man, whether he knew it or not. Read More
When the weather gets frightful, that means it’s time to start planning for the next season’s fly-fishing adventures. A couple of local groups have organized fly-tying sessions in the coming weeks. Read More
Gov.-elect Janet Mills announced Wednesday that she will nominate Judy Camuso as the next commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Read More
"Thanks, Tom Hennessey. You reminded us that our state was a precious place." Read More
His work was a testament to timeless values that he held strong, and defended fiercely, depicting the Maine he grew up with, knew well, and loved. Read More
Today, the general law statewide — that is, the rules that govern a basic water with no special protection needed — allows for live fish as bait. Read More
Early snowfall and cold temperatures have set the stage for an influx of snowmobilers heading out onto Maine’s 14,500 miles of trails, but the Maine Snowmobile Association urges riders to respect the generosity of landowners while doing so. Read More
Maine’s deer hunters packed a lot of venison in their freezers this year, as the deer harvest reached its highest level since 2002. Read More
Around these parts, it’s not uncommon for wild animals to show up, even in the middle of the state’s third-largest city. Read More
For years, Maine has been governed by a custom, if not a specific law, that allows hunters and other recreationists to use land that they don’t own, so long as that land is not posted, or so long as the landowner does not otherwise prohibit the practice. Read More
