Uttering the words “mountain lion” in Maine is roughly akin to shouting “fire” in a crowded movie theater. Let’s just say that both get a predictable reaction. Read More
Each winter the state holds a free fishing weekend, during which people are invited to enjoy a day on the water without a fishing license. That weekend is upon us, and on Feb. 15 to 16 anyone who hasn’t otherwise had a license suspended or revoked can fish for free. Read More
“We were looking for a nonprofit that would be an organization that would really fit for a fundraiser, and they are supporting the races 110 percent." Read More
Luckily, the state’s fisheries biologists regularly compile fishing reports from their regions that can help you catch more fish. Here are some tips from a couple of those Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife staffers. Read More
Anglers looking for a day of fun on a beautiful Maine lake may want to head to the Milo area this weekend, as the venerable Schoodic Lake Ice Fishing Derby returns for its 58th edition. Read More
Barbara McGillicuddy Bolton’s book, When They Took Dad Away, published by North Country Press, brought back many of my childhood memories, but not because they took my dad away. Barbara’s dad suffered from mental illness and spent a lot of time in the mental hospital in… Read More
Given that I love food and Downeast Maine, when I saw the book title, A Culinary History of Downeast Maine, I quickly ordered a copy. And I’ve got to say author Sharon Joyce did a wonderful job with this book. Sharon starts us off hundreds of… Read More
Outdoors Blogs
I want to thank Islandport Press for republishing John Cole’s wonderful book, In Maine – Essays on Life’s Lessons. John was an exceptional writer, and the guy in the 70s who inspired me to become a writer. In Maine was first published in 1974 and afterwards, John wrote… Read More
I did a podcast with John Hagan for the Maine Climate Change group, and included some funny stories. You can hear the podcast here. The Climate Common googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var… Read More
Check here for fish stocking reports from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Read More
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two sessions on using small-scale greenhouses to extend the growing season beginning 1-3 p.m. on Thursday March 12, at the UMaine Extension office, 165 East Main St. in Dover-Foxcroft. The program repeats from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday,… Read More
Right now we have the best cross country skiing conditions of the year at the Bangor Municipal Golf Course. Over seven miles of groomed trails for both Nordic and skate skiing. Warm weather is coming and what a great chance to get out on these beautiful… Read More
BUCKSPORT — The Penobscot Maritime Heritage Association (PMHA) is hosting a kick-off event to inform the public about the upcoming celebration of Maine’s 200th birthday and the introduction of the newly designated 4-Port Loop region of Maine with its rich maritime history. The event will be… Read More
ORONO — An evening with Bernd Heinrich, 6:30 book signing and 7:15 p.m. talk, Thursday, March 26 at the Buchanan Alumni House on the UMaine campus. $10 advanced purchase, $15 at the door; students are $5. Author, scientist and naturalist Heinrich will… Read More
These are not run-of-the-mill brook trout. These are the big boys and girls. Read More
As one of guide put it, upland hunting is a series of mistakes, missteps and blunders that occasionally intersect at a moment in time, allowing a hunter to occasionally kill a bird. Read More
The snowmobile industry’s economic impact is felt throughout northern Maine, but it relies overwhelmingly on volunteers who donate land for trails and time grooming trails. Read More
Maine is home to 51 animals that are currently listed as Endangered or Threatened by the state or federal government. Read More
Biologists are seeing some of the best growth ever recorded for Moosehead Lake salmon. Things are good right now. Read More
Tom Doak of the Maine Woodland Owners Association was a member of the ATV task force and has written a good explanation of their recommendations, which are being considered by the legislature’s IFW Committee. Here is Tom’s column. ATV Task Force Submits Recommendations googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
Kennebec Land Trust Internships are both important and fun Internships at Kennebec Land Trust are great opportunities to do good things while having fun. KLT is currently looking for summer interns, and I’ll share their info here. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes =… Read More
“I’ve been getting more calls from folks that typically would be hunting the Midwest or other areas." Read More
It’s been a tragic week on Maine’s frozen lakes. Read More
I love the idea of the Brookie Awards, recognizing young people between the ages of 15 and 30 who are demonstrating leadership and effectiveness on natural resource issues and projects. The Brookie Awards are organized by NRCM Rising, the young member arm… Read More
A new lesson I learned: You can go back again. Read More
Despite a Wednesday social media post indicating that the first two canoe races on the Maine schedule had been cancelled, the longtime director of the St. George River Race and the Passagassawakeag River Race said paddlers should not be overly concerned. Read More
The Maine Warden Service will open a hiring process for game wardens in April, and is staging a series of 13 informational sessions across the state for those who might be interested in becoming a warden. Read More
Leadership consultant Sue Heilbronner knows the positive impact of summer camp. As a six-year-old, Heilbronner began attending overnight camp in Maine. She spent many summers at Denmark’s Camp Walden, a traditional residential girls’ camp on Sand Pond founded in 1916. “Camp saved my life,” Heilbronner told… Read More
The photos of birds in the book Life List are amazing, and even more amazing, all of these beautiful birds were photographed in Maine by author Ken Janes. And I have to thank North Country Press for publishing this stunning book. Ken is a retired surgeon… Read More
As you might expect, BDN readers were quick to chime in on the issue. Here’s some of what they had to say. Read More
The legislature’s Fish and Wildlife Committee worked yesterday on bills on deer baiting and biodegradable hooks and lures. The Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department spent more than two hours briefing the committee on deer feeding issues and answering questions. I will report on that in more… Read More
Were you among the more than 640,000 riders of the Island Explorer in 2019, the Acadia bus shuttle's 20th anniversary year?
Well, you were part of the record setting year of ridership on the propane-powered bus line, which has transported more than 8 million passengers in and around Acadia National Park since its start in 1999.
Find out what's in store for 2020 and beyond, in this Q&A with Paul Murphy, executive director of Downeast Transportation, Inc., which operates the Island Explorer, with funding from Friends of Acadia, L.L.Bean, Acadia National Park and other sources. Read More
The legislature’s IFW Committee will work on LD 1804 today, a bill about deer baiting and feeding. DIFW has prepared a report and recommendations for the committee. Here is their report. A Report on the Applications and Impacts of White-tailed Deer Feeding with Recommendations for… Read More
DFI&W will host a presentation about chronic wasting disease and its impact on deer populations and hunting at the Augusta Civic Center on Monday. Read More
