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Outdoors

Published
December 23, 2018

Birding in Maine: Annual bird counts provide a bounty of data

Columnist Herb Wilson writes on three studies he's done using Christmas Bird Count data.
Published
December 23, 2018

Skiing in Maine: Tips for avoiding steep prices

Buying used equipment and looking for discounted lift tickets can help keep the sport affordable.
Published
December 23, 2018

Hunting in Maine: Images of that first duck hunt still linger, clear as day

Columnist Bob Humphrey looks back on the outfit he wore for his first duck hunt as a kid.
Published
December 23, 2018

Some of Maine’s most avid outdoor enthusiasts share their most memorable gifts

Sometimes the best present you can give is one that opens a new door to nature.
Published
December 18, 2018

Surge in injured owls tied to abundance of their favorite food – rodents

An increasing number of the predatory birds are colliding with motor vehicles as they hunt for squirrels and other rodents in Maine roadways.

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Published
December 17, 2018

Missouri poacher ordered to repeatedly watch ‘Bambi’

It's part of his sentence for a scheme to illegally kill hundreds of deer.
Published
December 16, 2018

Maine considers additional protection for wild trout waters

As IFW looks at a new law about using live fish as bait, fishermen hope they approach one wisely.
Published
December 16, 2018

Hunting: Hare hunting can be rewarding

When properly prepared, hare makes excellent table fare.
Published
December 15, 2018

Snowmobilers gear up for season, but Maine has few trails ready

Dec. 15 is the opening day for sledding in many area of northern New England.
Published
December 10, 2018

Cold weather means lots of ice, but not all of it’s safe, wardens warn

Don't let recent deep freezes lure you into dicey ice activity, they advise.