V. Paul Reynolds writes that wives are part of the fast-growing female hunting demographic.
Outdoors
Conservationists protect two key land parcels in western Maine
The 14,000-acre land deal is one of many recent conservation projects that have protected roughly 100,000 acres in the region.
Deer harvest data show promising results for Maine’s new antlerless permit
The doe harvest from the 2022 fall hunt exceeded biologists’ goals for only the second time in six years.
Outdoors in Maine: Branch Lake dam is becoming a problem for Ellsworth
Low water levels caused by a leaky dike could hamper lake trout and smelt spawning, writes V. Paul Reynolds.
Ticks reemerging in Maine after slow start to the season
Experts are urging caution after a record number of Lyme disease cases were reported in 2022.
Eager to see or photograph a moose, eagle or otter? We have tips
Experts from around the state share several of their go-to hot spots for viewing wildlife.
Outdoors in Maine: Coyote control bill to go before full Legislative House
LD 814 received a majority but not unanimous “ought not to pass” vote from the Legislative Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Maine’s outdoor tourism industry seeks solutions for workforce housing
While ski areas and the Friends of Acadia start to provide low-cost rooms to rent, one nonprofit hopes to build small affordable units that employees could own.
On Skiing: Prepare for next season by properly storing your gear in the offseason
Dave Irons provides tips to ensure your gear functions at a high level when next winter rolls around.
Outdoors in Maine: Ode to the ‘slender threads’ that shape the outdoors experience
V. Paul Reynolds’ writes that some of his best moments as a sportsman have been the result of “mostly unplanned, serendipitous connections with others.”