State officials say the applications can only be submitted online and the deadline is 11:59 p.m. on May 15.
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As youth hunting numbers steadily drop in Maine, lawmakers and state officials grapple with the problem
Two young hunters hope their bill helps to reverse the decline.
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Maine fat bike series adds more races – and gains more riders at Bethel race
First-time racers and first-time winners believe more riders will try racing in the winter sport.
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Social media posts about bird sightings may lead to harm for Maine wildlife
Suspicious that the information is being misused by hunters and others, a Facebook birding group asks members to stop posting locations of rare species.
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Birding: Christmas count recap No. 3
The birds are accounted for, and for birders, the holiday season is officially over.
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Skiing in Maine: Don’t let the cold stop you from the slopes
Just be prepared when you venture out in frigid temps.
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Maine’s only commercial ice-boat builder has a passion for his craft
In the fringe sport, Bill Buchholz enjoys making boats.
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Government shutdown puts Acadia’s readiness for season at risk
It’s unclear whether everything at the park will be ready by April 15, its traditional opening day.
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Maine hunting groups take aim at bill to drop crossbow restriction
Some hunters say allowing crossbows during archery season would entice more people to hunt deer.