V. Paul Reynolds Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Outdoors in Maine: Black Flies are bad this year, but that’s good in a way

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors Columnist June 29, 2019

As far as June black flies go, this year may go down in history as one of the worst in recent memory.

by V. Paul Reynolds Outdoors Columnist June 22, 2019June 22, 2019

There will still be more than 68,000 permits issued this fall.

by V. Paul Reynolds Outdoors Columnist June 15, 2019June 15, 2019

But predation and hard winters are still hindering the recovery of deer numbers.

by V. Paul Reynolds Outdoors Columnist June 9, 2019June 9, 2019

University of Maine graduate student’s question over bear hunting issue catches V. Paul Reynolds off-guard.

by V. Paul Reynolds Outdoors Columnist June 1, 2019June 1, 2019

Mistakes will probably be made, but building relationships is the most important part of the outdoors.

by V. Paul Reynolds Columnist May 18, 2019May 18, 2019

Misconduct by a small number of ATV operators places the future of Maine’s trail system in jeopardy without protection for land owners.

V. Paul Reynolds says classic gun suits him just fine.

by V. Paul Reynolds Outdoors Columnist May 4, 2019May 4, 2019

Though expensive, reels make the impractical possible, V. Paul Reynolds writes.

by V. Paul Reynolds Outdoors Columnist April 27, 2019April 30, 2019

Spring hunt would help control Maine’s bear population.

by V. Paul Reynolds Outdoors Columnist April 20, 2019April 20, 2019

Ramps are great when things go right. When things don’t? Well …