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
If you’re interested in hiking this winter, I’d love to give you some trail suggestions and gear tips. At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, I’ll be giving a presentation about winter treks at the Orono Public Library, 39 Pine Street in Orono. I’ll be focusing on the Bangor… Read More
It was just before sundown on Dec. 6 when hunter Greg Strand heard a commotion nearby in the trees. Strand, who was out in the Windham woods, ducked out of sight to see what was moving among the trees. Read More
A rare albino porcupine was spotted waddling through the woods in Windham last Thursday, Read More
traditional wooden snowshoes have been valued for thousands of years. Here’s to a few thousand more. Read More
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. There are just over 2 miles of trails on the preserve. These trails are especially rocky in some areas. The trail markers are faded and may be difficult to find in some places. How to get there: From Orrington center (the intersection… Read More
My “1-minute hike” video series isn’t exactly polished or formal, but I do edit quite a bit of content out that I deem to be too silly or distracting. For example, I trip over my words — a lot — and I struggle keeping my dog, Oreo, from… Read More
Just in time for the holidays, I’ll be giving a book talk and signing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Fields Pond Audubon Center in Holden. So if you’d like a signed copy of either of my two guidebooks — “Family Friendly Hikes in Maine” and… Read More
Outdoors Blogs
In a short period of time the Native Fisheries Coalition has accomplished a great deal, certainly enough to be worthy of your support and participation. Just a year after gaining it’s 501c3 status, the Coalition has become an important voice for our… Read More
Each trip out on the water is unique. Some clients are looking for a specific species while some really don’t care what they catch. Others want to land multiple fish in a day while others are just happy to be in the outdoors. No matter what I find… Read More
BELFAST — A cold, November rain failed to dampen the spirits of students from the Outdoor Leadership program at Waldo County Technical Center when they invited their Tech Center classmates and teachers to walk the newly constructed trail in the woods alongside WCTCI. These students have… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Beginning on Nov. 1, information and orientation to Acadia National Park will be available at the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center during the winter and spring season. Visitors will be able to talk with park rangers about Acadia National Park and… Read More
OLD TOWN — Hirundo Wildlife Refuge is holding an all day all-in-one yoga, skiing and wildlife observation event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 at 1107 W Old Town Rd. Join us at Hirundo with naturalist/guide Gudrun Keszöcze, Master Maine Guide and instructor Karen Francoeur… Read More
FALMOUTH — The Maine Audubon at Gilsland Farm is holding a Thursday morning bird and nature walk from 8-10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 at the Gilsland Farm Sanctuary, Gilsland Farm Rd. We will walk the property primarily looking for birds but won’t ignore any other wildlife… 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
The board that controls land preservation grants in Maine is asking for proposals that would help protect working waterfront areas of the state. Read More
Neighbors along Highland Lake in North Windham say a deer was spotted on thin ice Sunday morning and was stranded for several hours. Read More
The gray squirrel season ends on December 31. So you better hurry up if you want to rid your yard of these pesky animals. You need to know that a small game hunting license is required to kill gray squirrels, and the daily bag limit is… 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
That change would further protect wild trout waters, including tributaries and outlets to heritage ponds in northern Maine. Read More
Camp experiences offer participants the chance to develop new skills, foster relationships, and grow confidence and independence. Campers living with physical, emotional, or intellectual challenges stand to gain those same benefits from camp. And while some Maine camps are not equipped to serve campers who face such challenges,… Read More
There are two schools of thought about hunting with bells on bird dogs: You either use them or you don’t. Those who use them are always looking for better ones. And those who don’t often will use the more modern electronic beepers instead. Read More
The weather outside is getting a bit more frightful — heck, here in Bangor we just completed the coldest November on record — but it still may be a challenge to find safe ice on local lakes and ponds. Read More
I like the priorities of the Maine Conservation Alliance: clean water, energy independence, land and wildlife for all to enjoy, and healthy local food. You can guess which goal I like the best. MCA, headquartered in Augusta, has an exceptional staff and will be lobbying Governor… Read More
It hasn't been linked to human diseases in the United States, but it's been known to spread a potentially deadly virus to humans in Asia. Read More
This is a favorite fishing column written years ago about the Leaf River, an amazing place. Brook Trout Heaven Discovered in Quebec googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false;… Read More
Annual Freeze Up will be January 6th 2019 at the Mousam River in Kennebunk brought to you by www.maineflyfish.com and Eldredge Bros Fly Shop Maineflyfish.com and Eldredge Bros fly shop has been hosting the Annual Freeze Up in Kennebunk since 2005. It is that… Read More
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has issued lots of new rule proposals governing everything from falconry to hunting and trapping. This is really a comprehensive reorganization of the rules, with changes mixed in. You’ll want to read the… Read More
A new invasive tick species capable of transmitting several severe diseases is spreading in the United States, posing an emerging threat to human and animal health, according to a pair of reports issued Thursday. Read More
“I said, ‘I’ve got to swim for him. I’ve got to go get him.” Read More
One of Maine's most beloved birds is continuing a steady rebuild of its population. Read More
While we’ll harvest the largest number of deer since 2004, Maine is still challenged to recruit deer hunters, particularly nonresidents. I was very pleased this year that my son Josh, who lives in Massachusetts,… Read More
While some tagging stations have not made seamless transitions, according to some, we learned of another instance in which the online registration system has helped DIF&W personnel make timely wildlife management decisions. Read More
