Too many Maine deer hunters are keeping their doe permits as an ace in the hole and holding out late into the season for that trophy buck. Fall after fall, not enough does are taken in Maine’s deer-rich areas.
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Ghost hunters take to Maine’s largest historic fort
Late-night tours at Fort Knox on the Penobscot River search for signs of paranormal activity.
Outdoors in Maine: A quick look back at the fastest gun in Maine
A long-ago Rangeley resident once beat one of the most famous shooters in history in a target contest.
Outdoors in Maine: Onions are nothing to cry about in the outdoors
Although they rarely get mentioned much in outdoor storytelling, onions have always had a prominent place in V. Paul Reynolds’ outdoor experiences.
Wheels turning to build Maine’s next mountain biking destination
The Moosehead Outdoor Alliance plans to build a 25-mile trail system on 2,000 acres of the state-owned Little Moose Public Reserve just west of Greenville.
Outdoors in Maine: Moose retrieval can be a mighty task
Whatever method you choose to get your moose out of the woods, get it cooled down as soon as it is practical and possible, writes V. Paul Reynolds.
Outdoors-oriented online vacation rentals take off in Maine
The Hipcamp buzz has come to Maine, where primitive cabins and fields have filled with guests during the pandemic.
Maine Huts and Trails to open this winter
The hut system with 80 miles of trails will offer some more affordable options.
Outdoors in Maine: Are punishments too steep for honest mistakes by honest hunters?
V. Paul Reynolds writes that it’s tough to say how much honesty should be incentivized, but he wonders if Maine’s fish and wildlife commissioners have too much power to render judgments.
Outdoors in Maine: Growing old and coming to grips with gadgetry
One thing V. Paul Reynolds knows, the digital age has infiltrated Maine’s hunting heritage at warp speed. He shudders to think what the future will bring.