Troy Ripley has spent the past 13 years dealing with the worst kind of grief a parent can feel and trying to make things better. Read More
Fisheries conservationists from around the country will converge on Bangor in August, as Trout Unlimited will stage its national annual meeting in the Queen City of the East Aug. 19-23, 2020. Read More
Be careful out there. Your life may depend upon it. Read More
Many of the tiers in attendance were in their 60s and 70s, but some represented a new generation of avid fly tiers. Read More
He saw the cover photo in the BDN story about the book’s launch and wanted to share his version of what became a pretty memorable day for him. Read More
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Maine Audubon’s Executive Director, Andy Beahm wrote a good column about Audubon’s priorities and accomplishments in 2019. Here it is. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i… Read More
The federal Army Corps of Engineers held a public hearing on CMP’s project to bring power from Quebec to Massachusetts through western Maine. I wrote testimony that my friend Jenn Gray delivered for me at the hearing, and I’m going to share it with you. Here it is. Read More
Outdoors Blogs
2019 brought a change to my fly gear lineup. I was asked to become a Galvan Reel pro staffer and decided to make the switch. I spent the year fishing the new reels and have to say, I was impressed. I can truly… Read More
When I saw the title of Captain Hank Bracker’s book, The History of Liberia & West Africa, I did not think it would be of much interest to me. I could not have been more wrong. Bracker is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and has… Read More
Check here for fish stocking reports from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Read More
ELLSWORTH — Ray “Bucky” Owen, longtime conservationist, outdoorsman and former commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW), will be the guest speaker at the Wednesday, Dec. 18 meeting of the newly-formed Downeast Trout Unlimited DETU). The meeting at Pat’s Pizza in Ellsworth… Read More
‘Reducing Wildlife Damage for Homeowners along the Coast of Maine’ talk with the Belfast Garden Club
BELFAST — The Belfast Garden Club will sponsor an entertaining and educational program titled, “Reducing Wildlife Damage for Homeowners along the Coast of Maine,” presented by wildlife expert Maynard Stanley, Jr., of Owls Head, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library.,… Read More
ELLSWORTH — Ray “Bucky” Owen, longtime conservationist, outdoorsman and former commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW), will be the guest speaker at the Wednesday, Dec. 18 meeting of the newly-formed Downeast Trout Unlimited DETU). The meeting at Pat’s Pizza in Ellsworth begins… Read More
FALMOUTH — Back by popular demand, Maine Audubon will spend a few weeks revisiting the basics of birding. This is the perfect opportunity for people newly interested in birding, novices needing a refresher, and for even the pros to learn something new. Every two weeks we will cover a… Read More
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says several searches by wardens turned up substantial amounts of evidences linking the men to the taking, possessing and transporting of multiple illegal deer. Read More
Loons are thriving in New England, with record numbers documented this year because of increased protections for the iconic bird known for its black head and haunting calls at dusk. Read More
The number of deer, turkeys and bears killed by hunters this fall were all down from the previous year in Maine, while moose hunters were more successful. Read More
A Maine research institute has received a $480,000 boost from the federal government for a drive to increase access to local seafood. Read More
Trapping wild animals for fur is a way of life that goes back thousands of years in Maine, and the state is considering new ways to manage the declining business. Read More
Unlike most other derbies, Maine’s Ice Fishin’ Derby & Benefit is statewide, runs throughout the whole season and rewards the longest catches of each species equally. Read More
When the snow starts flying, like it is this week, even the most avid open water angler is likely to stow the fishing rods and reels. Then they start planning for next year. Read More
Wayne Bernier had what most sportsmen would consider the hunt of a lifetime that morning when he bagged a monster buck. Read More
State fish and game officials are holding four meetings this week in order to allow Mainers to share their thoughts on furbearer management issues. Read More
If you’ve got a deer in the freezer and you’re looking to try something new, take a look at some of these suggestions. We bet you’ll be glad you did. Read More
Maine's fall hunting seasons for deer, bear and moose are all coming to an end for the year. Read More
A group in Maine's western mountains area is launching a campaign to attract new faces — and new dollars — to the region year round. Read More
Yes, technology advancements are great. Just be careful when you’re taking advantage of them. Read More
It’s easy to get aggravated these days, from Donald Trump to CMP. CMP has already launched TV ads to convince us that their disastrous project ripping through western Maine is a good thing. I was astonished by their first TV ad which was full of lies. Read More
Florence Teeters is the oldest person in the state to purchase a gun license and harvest a deer. Read More
Maine’s Bureau of Parks and Lands has launched a great new film about out wonderful public lands. Here is the announcement which includes a link to the film, which I urge you to watch. It explains all the bureau and it’s excellent staff are doing for us. Read More
If you know a Maine guide you think is worthy of the award, the DIF&W wants to hear from you. Read More
A North Maine Woods deer hunt is not easy, but if you like a vast area to hunt with few other hunters and big deer, it might be the place for you. Read More
Eagles are wicked killers. Read More
There comes a time every season when you have to make a decision as to when to hang up the gear for the year. For guides, many of us decide that it is when the last booked client of the year has come and gone. For those of… Read More
