Finding out what fishing rules govern specific Maine waters just became easier, thanks to an online tool unveiled by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Read More
As tick season gets into full swing here in Maine, I thought it would be helpful for me to share what I’ve learned in recent years about tick defense. Read More
Maine author Denis Dauphinee is now giving voice to the last days of Geraldine Largay’s life. The book, Dauphinee hopes, will help make sense of what happened while giving readers a chance to draw their own conclusions. Read More
The free outdoor Discovery Courses include stand-up paddleboarding and sporting clays. Read More
Concerned about Maine’s high population of bears, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is considering a variety of ways to reduce the population. Most likely will be allowing hunters to kill two bears, a one-week extension of the bear… Read More
A number of animals stick around for Maine’s long, harsh winters, but the population of active wild things in the state notably increases in the spring as birds migrate up from the south, black bears climb out of their dens and frogs emerge from the mud. Read More
The property is open to the public for hiking, nature observation, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hunting. Read More
A form of wilderness therapy developed in Japan, Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” has caught on in the United States in recent years as more people are turning to the outdoors to bolster their health and overall well being. To clarify, forest bathing has nothing to do… Read More
Outdoors Blogs
I can only hope that Madeira Starling never runs out of stories of Mayo Mills. I thoroughly enjoyed her stories in her third book, Legends Of Mayo Mills, subtitled The Adventures of Benny and Me, just as I did the stories in her first two books. Read More
DIF&W Commissioner Judy Camuso is very excited about shooting a turkey last week. This is the first wild animal Judy has taken, and as she told me the story I could tell she was very pleased. … Read More
Check here for fish stocking reports from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Read More
The time is now to register your 12-16 year old for the Teen Wilderness Expedition! This program is offered by the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and is a partnership with the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). Together, we have designed this exceptional 3-day, 2-night, all-inclusive adventure… Read More
10% of all ticket sales on The River Tripper will be donated to the Fish Ladder Restoration Project during the Alewife Festival Damariscotta, Maine—-Damariscotta River Cruises joins the fundraising effort this year again in support of the Fish Ladder Restoration Project. In the process, they will carry you… Read More
BANGOR — Pints & Pups will be on the Bangor Waterfront, Sunday, June 23, 11-5. This is a family-friendly, tail-waggin’ day of fun to celebrate the dogs we love and raise shelter and adoption awareness while enjoying live music, craft beers, games, contests, prizes, entertainment, and more!… Read More
BELFAST — Kicking off the RunBelfast race series this year, Coastal Mountains Land Trust again celebrates National Trails Day with a fun run/walk on the Belfast Rail Trail, June 1 at 9:00 am. There will be both a 5 mile and 3 mile (5K) option. All… Read More
Winter has been slow to let go of much of Maine, but anglers interested in migrating fish won’t have to wait much longer. Read More
The whip-poor-will calls started earlier this month, and they will continue into June. Read More
The mother fox has five active kits, which scamper, play, wrestle and essentially exude extreme cuteness. Read More
State biologists in the Moosehead Lake region are preparing for the second annual Chesuncook Lake Salmon Derby on Memorial Day weekend. Read More
It only took him 60 years to figure it out. Read More
Who knows? You might end up hearing your own name drawn at Cabela’s in Scarborough on June 8. Read More
Tick season is in full swing in Maine, and so far, weather conditions have been favorable for these dangerous pests. That doesn't bode well. Read More
What better way to celebrate the end of mud season, than to hike the Acadia carriage roads, which recently opened to pedestrians, but not yet to bicyclists or horses? This special guide to the top 6 Acadia carriage road loop hikes of between 3 to 6 miles features interactive maps, elevation profiles and photos of some of the carriage road bridges and other sights to see. Thanks to reader Caroline, who posed this question as part of our "Ask Acadia on My Mind!" series. Read More
Maine has a very high population of bears, and they are showing up all over the state. In my town of Mount Vernon, several residents have had bears in their yards. Here is some good advice from DIF&W on how to deal with problem bears. Read More
If you took a winter hiking break, it’s time to dust off those hiking boots and get back on the trail. Read More
The legislature is working to strengthen our protection of endangered species. The bill expands the authority of game wardens to cite people who violate the protective laws for endangered and threatened species, and increases penalties for violations. Here is a… Read More
Whenever I need proof that there is a divine sense of humor in the universe, I consider the American woodcock Read More
A year ago, the Veazie Salmon Club was at a crossroads. Read More
Aroostook County will be the last part of Maine to enjoy peak brook-fishing season, but northern Maine has plenty of spots to choose from. Read More
Peter Kilgore obviously loved Maine, from our coastal islands to the Allagash River in the north woods. Quarry, The Collected Poems of Peter Kilgore, really capture his Maine – and my Maine too. I really must thank North Country Press for publishing this comprehensive group of… Read More
Birders and other visitors to Maine’s newest national monument will receive a valuable tool Saturday as Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters releases a checklist of more than 150 birds that can be found in the monument. Read More
Two turkeys were caught on video pushing each other back and forth on Route 3 on Mount Desert Island, almost like a pair of sumo wrestlers would. Read More
That’s a bold headline, isn’t it? Did it get your attention? Are you determined to prove me wrong?
Good. We’re getting somewhere already. Read More
Jeff and Allison Wells live in Gardiner and are birding experts. Jeff is well known for his birding expertise and enthusiasm, and Allison works for the Natural Resources of Maine. They recently published a very interesting column about robins. You… Read More
“Maine should be continuously exploring these types of options that create new opportunities for hunters and anglers." Read More
