V. Paul Reynolds and his wife have hunted many critters from Maine to Colorado, but the Pine Tree State’s bear hunts stand out as some of their most exciting and enjoyable hunts.
Outdoors
Hot? Here are 8 great swimming holes in Maine
Cool off under bridges and waterfalls, from Springvale to Stow.
Appalachian Trail nonprofit encourages hikers to carry bear canisters
A rise in bear conflicts with hikers along the Appalachian Trail has led to the canister campaign, though it’s not an issue yet in Maine.
Outdoors in Maine: Get hooked by a new fly fishing book
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.
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.