V. Paul Reynolds writes that membership to the Sportman’s Alliance of Maine has never meant more to Maine sportsmen and sportswomen.
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Appalachian Trail thru-hiker prepares for his next adventure – kindergarten
The Virginia boy isn’t the first child to complete the 2,193-mile trail and a pediatrician sees no harm as long as parents are realistic about the child’s capabilities.
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Ultramarathoner sets his sights on 200 miles – and a world title
Jason Bigonia of South Bristol has qualified for Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, the unofficial world championships for backyard ultramarathons.
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Outdoors in Maine: Focus and silence are key fundamentals of bear hunting
Sitting still — completely still — is critical to tricking a bear into taking the bait from a tree stand, V. Paul Reynolds writes.
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A century after the Appalachian Trail was proposed, millions hike it to find ‘the breath of a real life’
The AT symbolizes opportunity – the chance to set out on a life-altering experience in the great outdoors.
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Vision for rail trail from Portland to New Gloucester comes into focus
Maine has lagged behind some other states in the Northeast when it comes to rail trail construction.
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Outdoors in Maine: Bemoaning the back-seat shooter
At the moment of reckoning, when the pressure is on, let the shooter decide all by themselves when or when not to squeeze that trigger, V. Paul Reynolds writes.
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Outdoors in Maine: Hunters are aging, and other things gleaned from deer hunter survey
V. Paul Reynolds on what can be learned from recent questionnaire.
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Having trouble getting your favorite campsite? You’re not alone
A surge in camping during the pandemic has made it harder to get choice sites at many campgrounds.
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Outdoors in Maine: The school of sparse a study for fly fishers
By trial and error, you do learn what flies entice fish and what flies do not, writes V. Paul Reynolds.