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Published
September 9, 2010

Saltwater Fishing Report

OFFSHORE The Gulch, Trinidad, the backside of Tanta’s and the Shark Grounds are a few spots where anglers targeting sharks have a shot at hooking up makos, threshers and many blues. Congratulations to the crew of the Doghouse, who landed a 7-foot mako last week. The minimum size for all keeper sharks (makos, porbeagles, threshers […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Hunting: Archers face pros, cons of going into the woods first

Maine’s expanded archery season begins Saturday, giving bow hunters in certain, limited areas a first crack at what, after a mild winter, should be a somewhat rejuvenated deer herd. Being able to get into the woods so early offers some distinct advantages. There are also disadvantages. One of the most important positives is you’ll be […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Birding: Banding keeps us up on birds’ lives

Fall migration is an exciting time for birders and also for bird banders. Banding stations are gearing up in anticipation of a flood of regular migrants and who knows what surprises. The Bird Banding Lab, a federal agency in the U.S. Geological Survey, coordinates banding activities of native North American birds. To band native birds, […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Calendar

Fall Migration Bird Walk, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands in Orland. Michael Good, president of Down East Nature Tours in Bar Harbor and founder of the Acadia Birding Festival, will lead the walk. Meet at the Wildlands south gate on Route 1 (just south of the Route 176 intersection). The walk will […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Canoeing: Discover wild side of Plymouth Pond

Everyone loves a good David and Goliath story. We found one during our three-hour exploration of Plymouth Pond on a recent Sunday afternoon. A large blue heron lifted off its perch in the nearby marsh grasses and was immediately escorted out of the area by two very determined red-winged blackbirds. One bird harassed the heron […]

Published
September 5, 2010

Outdoors Dispatches

KITTERY Septemberfest will bring activities to Trading Post Kittery Trading Post will hold its annual Septemberfest, with educational and special interest activities from Monday through next Sunday. Special guests will include Larry Weishuhn, a respected wildlife biologist and host of the show “Winchester World of Whitetail” on the Versus channel, 13-year-old hunting phenom Zac Cooper […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Energy boost

Volunteers and riders build trails and form clubs as a passion for mountain biking spreads in Maine
Published
September 5, 2010

Freshwater Fishing: Even in the heat, catches can be had

Fishing statewide is as slow as expected. Nearly in every corner, biologists are hoping for a deluge of rain to increase the water temperatures in lakes, ponds and rivers to help boost fish activity. A few tips and suggestions are offered this week for better fishing success — but mostly coming at you is a […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Boating: Fun cruise may require a new tack

To really love boating, one of the most important traits to have is flexibility. It’s right up there with a love for the outdoors and the ability to fix things. Consider what happened on a recent Friday — the day of an offshore race to a point 100 nautical miles to our east, doubling as […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Biking: Solo cross-country bicyclist finds valuable resources

Leah Trommer was in New York for her 30th birthday. But the long-awaited day wasn’t celebrated the way most milestones are, because cake and candles aren’t that important when you’re in the midst of a 4,000-mile, 54-day bicycle journey across the United States. “It wasn’t your typical 30th birthday,” says Trommer, a Northport resident who […]

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