Dave Irons provides tips to ensure your gear functions at a high level when next winter rolls around.
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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.”
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Looking for an active outdoor festival? Try heading to inland Maine
From birding and star gazing to gravel bike riding, you can take part in adventures at several festivals across the state.
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Outdoors in Maine: Turkey season is just around the corner
This year, Maine’s wild turkey hunt begins May 1 and ends June 3 in all Wildlife Management Districts.
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On Skiing: Season’s end is near, and tips for hiking skiers
Dave Irons said that skiers will ultimately decide when the season is over because they’ll stop buying lift tickets. He also offers advices for those adventurers who like hiking up a mountain before gliding down.
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Wardens warn spring hikers to be prepared for winter conditions
Two hikers from Kennebec County were rescued on the Appalachian Trail in northern Franklin County.
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Maine’s a fishing destination – for out-of-staters and residents alike
While the state attracts anglers from around the world, more than one in four Maine adults owns a freshwater fishing license.
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Outdoors in Maine: Drastic measure facing coyote control program
A pending bill would reduce the coyote season by 60% and ban the legal pursuit of coyotes altogether in the spring and summer months. Columnist V. Paul Reynolds writes that the bill would have a significant impact on the survival of deer.
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On Skiing: Who’s at fault in Gwyneth Paltrow crash on the slopes?
Ski at speeds appropriate to the trails you are are on, Dave Irons advises, and understand that you are responsible for skiers lower on the trail, so give them plenty of room.
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Thru-hiker hopes to inspire Indigenous kids to pursue outdoor adventures
Nyle Sockbeson hopes his journey on the Appalachian Trail can serve as an inspiration for children in Wabanaki communities in Maine.