V, Paul Reynolds writes that black bears aren’t as dangerous as portrayed in Hollywood, so overcoming the fear of them while on a hunt is a case of mind over matter.
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Outdoors in Maine: Will anyone fill the shoes of fabled trophy whitetail hunters like Larry Benoit?
Benoit, who died 10 years ago, and other legendary New England buck hunters are aging or passing on, and V, Paul Reynolds writes that there don’t seem to be any heirs apparent.
Outdoors in Maine: Blood trackers provide best shot at recovering injured animals
The Maine chapter of the United Blood Trackers comprises seasoned, licensed trackers who, with the help of their trained tracking dogs, will help you find your critter, writes V. Paul Reynolds.
Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food
A Readfield couple’s lawsuit contends the voter-approved ‘right to food’ amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.
Outdoors in Maine: Ethical, and legal, hunting includes safe shooting
Hunters must always weigh the risks before taking a shot. V. Paul Reynolds says the best philosophy is, “If in doubt, don’t.”
Hunting: How to best use that bonus antlerless deer permit
The antlerless deer permit allows hunters to take a second deer in addition to the one antlered deer allowed under a general hunting license.
Outdoors in Maine: Should anti-hunting activists be included in shaping wildlife management strategies?
V. Paul Reynolds writes that having two anti-hunt advocates on a recent coyote management subcommittee “seems more a political gesture, a bow to ‘inclusivity,’ than it does a wildlife management priority.”
U.S. auditors accuse Maine of misusing federal grants to shore up its pension fund
The practice, while not unique to Maine, exceeded ‘reasonable’ allowances as it diverted $2.6 million away from fishing, hunting and wildlife protection programs.
Thousands attend Moose Permit Lottery in Augusta, and only a lucky few will go on the hunt of a lifetime
Out of 72,446 applicants, only 4,106 were chosen Saturday afternoon to receive a moose hunting permit in the state lottery. 46,242 applicants were residents, and the other 26,204 were non-residents, marking the highest number of applicants since 2003.
Outdoors in Maine: Wives who hunt becoming increasingly common
V. Paul Reynolds writes that wives are part of the fast-growing female hunting demographic.