Above all else, what makes this book so special and a keepsake contribution to Maine’s angling legacy is its emphasis and framework, writes columnist V. Paul Reynolds.
Outdoors
Rising fuel prices having only minimal effect on Maine boating
While some recreational boaters this summer are trying to save on gas, others have accepted the current high cost of fuel in an already expensive sport.
For these magnet fishers, the payoff is greater than the hunt for treasure
As they pull thousands of pounds of metal out of the water, they are also cleaning up the Presumpscot River.
Outdoors in Maine: The forgotten Fendler legacy
Long after Donn Fendler Day on July 25, columnist V. Paul Reynolds encourages your youngsters to read about this Maine outdoor legacy.
Shark sightings abound off Maine’s coast. Experts say we’re likely to see more.
More evidence of great white sharks this summer leads biologists to expect the species will become a more common sight here.
Rough riders: The popularity of gravel cycling races grows across Maine
The first one in greater Portland will take place on Aug. 13 at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester.
Outdoors in Maine: New gun dog book is literature of love
Whether you aspire to own a gun dog, are a new gun dog owner, or are a seasoned upland hunter, this book gives you carte blanche access to Paul Fuller’s boundless knowledge and insight into gun dogs, their psychology and their training, writes columnist V. Paul Reynolds.
Up the river without a paddle? A canoe pole could do the trick
A guide service based in Maine’s Midcoast offers lessons on canoe poling, a method of transportation that dates back centuries.
Crappie name, but a tasty fish
The black crappie – or croppie, as it is called in some parts of the country – is a flaky, white and sweet freshwater species that’s well suited for a fish fry.
Around growing Portland, a race is on to save large landscapes
Conservation interests are scrambling to preserve the region’s last big undeveloped spaces for the residents of tomorrow.