Maine’s fabled ‘hunt of a lifetime’ kicked off its 42nd season a half hour before sunrise on Sept. 26, columnist V. Paul Reynolds writes.
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‘Forever chemicals’ in deer, fish challenge Maine and other states
Maine was one of the first states to detect PFAS in deer, and now wildlife agencies elsewhere are finding elevated levels of the class of toxic chemicals in game animals such as deer.
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Outdoors in Maine: The versatility of the Hornberg fly is unmatched
V. Paul Reynolds recalls a story of when he introduced his go-to fishing fly to a guide in Colorado, and impressed the skeptical westerner.
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A guide to short foliage hikes that are off the beaten path
Experts around southern, western and central Maine serve up a choice list of lesser-known fall favorites.
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Will the rare Steller’s sea eagle return to Maine this winter?
Birders from all over the country came to the Midcoast earlier this year to view the wayward raptor, which spent the summer in Newfoundland.
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Outdoors in Maine: Baxter State Park needs ‘the right fit’ in next director
The park has been without a permanent park director since the spring, and columnist V. Paul Reynolds writes that whoever eventually gets the job will have a big job ahead of them.
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Breweries lend a hand to conservation and land-protection efforts
In keeping with a recent trend, Saco River Brewing creates a signature ale to help protect Jockey Cap in Fryeburg.
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Outdoors in Maine: ‘What’s the grouse outlook?’
One of columnist V. Paul Reynolds’ favorite hunting seasons is drawing near.
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Trappers worry there are few young people to take their place
Hundreds of enthusiasts gathered in Bethel in August for the 44th edition of the New England Trappers Weekend.
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Outdoors in Maine: Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine leads the charge in deer yard protection
In an effort to end the “death spiral of suitable deer habitat,” executive director David Trahan said, the alliance has spearheaded three initiatives to restore deer wintering habitat.