John Holyoke
Outdoors Editor
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OUT THERE
State increases number of any-deer permits by 20,295; lottery now open
on July 21, 2017, at 8:40 a.m.
This Maine scientist gets the call when bones are found in the woods
When hunters or recreationists stumble upon what they think are human remains deep in the Maine woods, Marcella Sorg is the person who usually gets the call from law enforcement officers.
OUT THERE
Snapping turtle steals angler’s big pickerel on Down East lake
on July 20, 2017, at 9:46 a.m.
OUT THERE
Madawaska 10-year-old lands 47-inch muskie on the St. John River
on July 18, 2017, at 8:36 a.m.
More Atlantic salmon are swimming in Penobscot, Down East rivers
Since two dams on the lower Penobscot were removed over the past five years, access to upstream habitat that has increased dramatically.
Monster bass caught on a Buzz Lightyear fishing rod
“I had some $7, three-foot, Dock Demon, Buzz Lightyear fishing pole,” Free Martin said. “This was not high-tech gear here.”
‘Shark Week’ episode to feature Maine professor
When Discovery Channel’s popular “Shark Week” franchise returns for another wall-to-wall dose of toothy adventure in July, James Sulikowski and his colleagues will be prominently featured. That episode, titled “Shark Vortex,” will air at 8 p.m. on July 24.
Australian company buys Saddleback resort
An Australian company announced Wednesday that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to secure ownership of Maine’s third-largest ski resort.
OUT THERE
Despite major life changes, anglers renew friendships at a familiar river
on June 23, 2017, at 7:46 a.m.
Drifting down the river, fly fishing in style
“Everybody wants to be on moving water. There’s not any call for [guiding] pond fishing.”
Saturday’s moose permit lottery results to be released at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, June 17, the lottery heads north to Caribou, one of the state’s moosiest spots, and organizers are ready to welcome prospective moose hunters to town.
OUT THERE
Five more crazy animal tales: Remember the beaver that stole the hunting rifle?
on June 15, 2017, at 11:42 a.m.
OUT THERE
Looking for fun? Enter the Hancock County Open Water Derby this weekend
on June 13, 2017, at 9:11 a.m.
Man killed in Golden Road logging truck crash identified
Heated argument between pilot, attendant delays flight bound for Portland
Cyclist injured in hit-and-run in downtown Bangor
RI senator on hot mic: Trump is ‘crazy.’ Collins: ‘I’m worried’
Mainer sues another debt collector for calling his cellphone