The annual hunting-permit drawing, which was done virtually the last two years, includes moose seminars, art and fanfare.
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‘Just because you’re bigger, you can still be a hiker. There shouldn’t be barriers’
Paige Emerson of Old Town has more than 6,600 followers on her Instagram account, @chubbyhikerreviews.
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Outdoors in Maine: New hunting trends to keep the old sport alive
According to columnist V. Paul Reynolds, the statistics don’t support hunting’s naysayers.
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Even anglers who embrace catch-and-release are alarmed about PFAS in fish
The state’s recent advisory about high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in fish in some bodies of water has anglers worried – even if most don’t eat their catch.
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Outdoors in Maine: Green Lake a special fishery
According to Bob Mallard, spokesman for the Native Fish Coalition, Green Lake is the only water in the country where Arctic charr and landlocked salmon “occurred naturally,” notes columnist V. Paul Reynolds.
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Photos: Playtime at Bass Park in Wilton
Children from Rangeley and Farmington families enjoyed the playground equipment.
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Cyclists are in search of scenic routes, but safety is paramount
A lack of shoulders can make cycling on roads treacherous, but veteran riders in Maine find safe and picturesque routes.
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Outdoors in Maine: A bouquet of outdoor books to read
Columnist V. Paul Reynolds has a handful of new outdoor books he reviews and recommends.
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Winter ticks intensify their assault on moose in northwestern Maine
A radio-collar study conducted by state biologists this winter showed 86 percent calf mortality – the highest incidence yet in Maine since their research started in 2014.
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Cooking over an open fire at the campsite, medieval style
The Society of Creative Anachronism’s Maine members kicked off the camping season with a communal feast at Bradbury Mountain State Park.