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Outdoors

Published
December 10, 2023

Ask Maine Audubon: New info helps explain behavior for birds staying for the winter

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
December 10, 2023

Hunting: Hey deer hunters, here’s your shot at some self evaluation

The season didn't go as you hoped? Start now with a plan to put in more time and effort and maybe things will turn out better next year
Published
December 10, 2023

Hiking in Maine: New Maine Mountain Guide covers even more ground

The book details hiking opportunities that include 330 mountains and some 700 trails totaling over 1,600 miles.
Published
December 4, 2023

Maine loon population dips for a 2nd year, but the chicks are booming

This is not the first time Maine's loon population has declined for a short period in the midst of its long-term recovery.
Published
December 3, 2023

Hunting: Still want more out of the season? Time to cry fowl

If you still want to get out even with deer seasons winding down, stay warm and head to coastal waters for a bird hunt.

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Published
December 3, 2023

Birding: Be more than just a bird watcher by joining a citizen-science project

The Maine Owl Pellet Project and the Christmas Bird Count rely on amateur people to help gather vital research data.
Published
December 3, 2023

Hiking in Maine: A rustic ramble, with views from Katahdin to Acadia

Passadumkeag Mountain, in remote Penobscot County, is a worthy goal for adventurous hikers seeking a good measure of off-the-beaten path exploring
Published
November 26, 2023

What’s up in December: Jupiter shines in the evening, Venus in the morning

The month also features the Geminids, the brightest and most prolific meteor shower each year.
Published
November 26, 2023

Hunting: Muzzleloader season brings new set of challenges for deer hunters

You'll find fewer deer and less competition from hunters, while winter conditions may prove beneficial in your hunt.
Published
November 26, 2023

Some resorts off and running as alpine ski season begins in Maine

Sugarloaf and Sunday River, the state's two largest ski resorts, opened in recent weeks, with others to follow suit in December.