Outdoors
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PublishedDecember 31, 2023
Winter trek at Baxter State Park: Snow flying sideways, spinning like razor blades
Inspired in part by Henry David Thoreau's "The Maine Woods," the author and two pals explore a remote and frozen wilderness.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2023
Birding: Maine had many unusual birds among its visitors this year
One of them was a Hammond’s flycatcher spotted on Monhegan Island on Oct. 12 – a first for the state.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2023
Hunting: 2023 was a productive year for hunters in Maine
From wild turkey and waterfowl to deer and moose, hunters fared well despite less-than-favorable weather conditions.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2023
What’s Up in January: Mars reappears in the morning sky after a long absence
Other highlights include Venus moving into Scorpius, two comets, and the annual Quadrantid meteor shower.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2023
Ask Maine Audubon: When storms actually affect birds
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2023
Hunting: U.S. Fish & Wildlife survey shows that hunting is alive and well
More than 14 million hunters contribute $45 billion to the U.S. economy annually, including a growing proportion of youth and females.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2023
Everyday concerns seem distant during a winter trek at Baxter State Park
Inspired in part by Henry David Thoreau's 'The Maine Woods,' the author and two pals explore a remote and frozen wilderness.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2023
Hunting: Winter’s here – time to curl up with a good hunting book
From deer hunting and turkey hunting to big-game pursuit of lions, tigers and bears, these classic books will keep you enthralled.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2023
Birding: Winter irruptions of northern finches are hard to predict
So far, this winter seems to be a poor one for northern finches in Maine, but that could change as seed crops to the north are depleted.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2023
Hiking in Maine: The little things can bring extra comfort, convenience and safety on the trail
The big things – pack, tent, sleeping bag and such – yes, they’re huge, but a few key small items also border on essential.
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