Nothing soothes an aching heart like the sight of a herd of puppies doing things that puppies like to do. Read More
Since open-water fishing season began early in Maine this year, giving us some COVID-19 respite, the BDN decided to ask some of the state's fishing experts — biologists and guides alike — for some tips that might tip the scale in your favor should you decide to wet a line in the coming days and weeks. Read More
In a world turned sideways by the coronavirus, that predictability of the woodcock made a difference to me, and I felt the need to share. Read More
The spring turkey hunt will begin on time this year — despite web rumors, officials said Wednesday. Read More
Last week Gov. Janet Mills and Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife commissioner Judy Camuso announced an early opening of the state's open-water fishing season, and also said that until April 30, no fishing licenses would be necessary. Read More
Troubling changes in the northern forest This is a terrific and important column by my friend Sandra Neily who lives in Greenville. Sandy has been an environmental advocate for decades. The photo with this column, which she gave me permission to use, is Sandy fishing with… Read More
Within the first 12 days of 2020, five bald eagles in five different towns tested positive for high levels of lead, and all five had to be euthanized. Avian Haven in Freedom has found 57 such eagles in the last five years. In response, the state is working… Read More
Outdoors Blogs
Big Fight in the North Woods: CMP’s Proposed Powerline by Jeff Reardon googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0] googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
I’ve enjoyed all of Paul Doiron’s novels, and I found his new novel, One Last Lie, to be particularly engaging. I was especially pleased to obtain the book while we were stuck at home due to the corona virus. Paul’s novel provided great entertainment for several days. Read More
Check here for fish stocking reports from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Read More
CAMDEN — In a time in which many of the most vulnerable are in need of vital assistance due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many Maine parishes are answering the call and offering any help they can to this population — including our seniors. Read More
BREWER — The Brewer Public Library has received a $748.83 grant from the Rose and Samuel Rudman Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to purchase 40 new adult Maine non-fiction titles in celebration of the state’s bicentennial. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes… Read More
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a series of free one-hour online home gardening discussions starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 30. Additional sessions are scheduled each Monday at 9 a.m., Wednesday at noon and Thursday at 6 p.m. through April 23. Read More
BELFAST — Gather with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition to hike the Belfast Rail Trail on Saturday, April 11. Meet at the Belfast Footbridge at 10 a.m. to explore the local bird scene, then enjoy a walk to the train station and back along the Passagassawakeag (4.5 miles… Read More
Still, it's important for outdoors enthusiasts to be reasonable in their recreational adventures during the next several weeks, and to observe appropriate safety precautions aimed at avoiding contact with others. Read More
Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that the deadline to register boats has been extended to April 30. Boat owners are allowed to operate without a current 2020 registration and milfoil sticker. Read More
It is not difficult work, it will get you out in the woods and you might be surprised to find some wildlife sign. Read More
As the world around him has struggled to cope with the new realities associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Searsmont's Robbie Nickels has decided to take "social distancing" a few steps further than even the most conservative experts are suggesting. Read More
On Friday, Gov. Janet Mills directed the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to open all inland waters and waive the requirement that an angler must have a recreational fishing license to fish in these waters. Read More
A roadkill deer carcass attracted a hungry bald eagle and fox on Friday. Neither was in the mood to share. Read More
Eventually, the woodcock flew away. His wings whistling gently. And then he returned to earth nearby, singing a jolly tune. On a week like this, during a time like this, it doesn't get much better than that. Read More
Registered Maine guides are among those in industries in which face-to-face service is an essential part. But as spring and early summer fishing seasons near, some guides have already begun seeing a dropoff in reservations due to the COVID-19 virus. Read More
To many, spring means whitewater paddling. And according to one veteran racer, racers will likely still hit the water on their own. He shared some thoughts on the current state of canoeing and kayaking, and what people can expect. Read More
The Vigilance Of Stars by Patricia O’Donnell is a novel full of gripping stories and very real characters. It was very hard to put it down and stop reading. The characters are connected and the series of stories are troubling, from the young lady who gets… Read More
Vail Resorts said it would shut down its 34 resorts for at least one week before reassessing while Alterra is closing its 15 until further notice. Read More
Maine Maple Sunday, an annual statewide event planned for March 22, is still going forward as planned, despite concerns about the new coronavirus. But some Maine sugarhouses are backing out. Read More
Maine is home to a wide variety of birds, and even those that don't typically live here can sometimes be found making a quick stopover. Read More
As the coronavirus news dominates social media, a solitary day of ice fishing on a local pond might provide just the solace you're looking for. Read More
I had no idea that Avangrid, the owner of Central Maine Power company, also owns Maine Natural Gas company in Brunswick. But given all of the problems we’ve had with CMP, it was not surprising to learn that Maine Natural Gas was just fined $50,000 by the Public… Read More
It's unclear if the show will be held at a later date this year. Read More
Tom Seymour knows more about Maine wildlife than anyone in our state, and his new book, Wild Critters of Maine, published by Just Write Books in Topsham, is a real treasure of both information about our wild critters and very entertaining stories about Tom’s encounters with them. Read More
For more than eight decades, outdoors enthusiasts have marked the impending arrival of spring by attending the Penobscot County Conservation Association's Eastern Maine Sportsmen's Show. Read More
Kevin Tracewski of Old Town has fond memories of ice fishing trips with his children when they were young, so it only seemed natural, now that the kids are all grown up, to share similar experiences with his granddaughter. Read More
Maine fishing guide Aaron Broaddus has started a very interesting series of podcasts about fly fishing. In his first podcast, Aaron tells us about his fishing history, from Rangeley to Montana, two of my very favorite places where I spent a lot of time fishing. His… Read More
