Columnist V. Paul Reynolds has learned that ammo matters.
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On Skiing: Corn, wax and prepping for variables — the ins and outs of hitting the slopes in spring
The weather in Maine is getting warmer, so Dave Irons doles out tips for spring skiing, from being prepared to caring for gear.
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A dog’s purpose – foraging for and repurposing antlers shed by moose
An Australian shepherd has turned a couple’s love of foraging in the woods for moose antlers into a thriving dog-chew company.
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Outdoors in Maine: Golden Retriever, the silver bullet of flies
Versatile fly catches many types of fish in all weather conditions.
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Shopping for snowshoes? Technological advances create a variety of options
From the 60-inch traditional wooden style to the 20-inch racing models, snowshoes have changed dramatically over the decades.
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Outdoors in Maine: Round one of deer-yard protection has begun
A new initiative enacted in the state legislature has already begun to bear fruit, writes columnist V. Paul Reynolds.
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On Skiing: US Alpine ski racing failure, and how we got here
Why in 2022 did we have just one Olympic favorite and one whose medal was considered an upset, asks columnist Dave Irons.
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On Skiing: JP Parisien race always draws a crowd of young skiers
Columnist Dave Irons checked out the next generation of ski racers at Lost Valley, and he gives some advice on when to buy skis.
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Outdoors in Maine: Changing times of kids and motorboats
A mandatory boating education law is now being debated in the legislature, and columnist V. Paul Reynolds writes that it would have squashed his sons’ young boating excursions.
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The future of snowmobiling is looking electric – and quieter
A burgeoning electric recreation industry aims to reduce not only decibels and fumes but also reliance on fossil fuels that, when burned, contribute to climate change.