Summer, especially during the August doldrums, is a good time to kick back with a good book. For any outdoor-minded person, here are two new books, written by Maine authors, that I have thoroughly enjoyed. The first is “Massacre Pond” by Paul Doiron. (Minotaur Books, $24.95). The editor of Downeast magazine, Doiron is a relatively […]
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Outdoors in Maine: A few short casts
Maine’s deer hunting season seems a long way off. The dog days of summer haven’t even started yet. But those of us who enjoy Maine’s traditional pursuit of the wily whitetail have already begun thinking about frosty mornings in the deer woods. There is some early good news for deer hunters, too. Deer reportedly are […]
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Outdoors in Maine: No consensus solution to waterproofing conundrum
Staying dry in unrelenting wet weather is easier said than done. It surely isn’t as easy as it sounds in the outdoor clothing catalogs. A camper, hunter, or angler who finds himself wet clear through to the skin is no longer having any fun. One of my shortcomings as an outdoorsman has been making poor […]
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Outdoors in Maine: Neighbor’s quest to save timber rattler
Outdoor trivia question: Are there any rattlesnakes in New England? In Maine? To the first part, yes. Vermont still has the Timber Rattlesnake in western Rutland County. To the second part, no. Maine has no rattlesnakes or any venomous snakes, for that matter. At least, that’s what the snake experts tell us. Maine once was […]