Chase Foss, hunting with his father in the Somerset County town of Solon, shot a deer Monday that turned out to be a doe with antlers.
Outdoors
Maine Warden Service blames hunters for getting stuck in bog
A spokesman says the group that became stranded in New Gloucester exhibited ‘poor decision making’ and a ‘lack of planning.’
Maine’s biggest mountains open for ski season
Sugarloaf Mountain and Sunday River will both be open on a daily basis by the end of the week, while smaller ski areas are aiming for December.
Tradition of hunting with young children runs deep in Maine
Some parents even bring infants and toddlers into the woods to experience the surroundings.
Hunting: Some signs to know when it’s peak rut time
Mating season is here for white-tailed deer, and is expected to reach its peak in the next two weeks.
Birding: Conditions are good for redpoll irruption
Winter finches are likely to visit New England this winter because of meager food availability in eastern Canada.
Some of Maine’s great blue herons wintering in Haiti
A tracking project identifies one bird that has just returned to the Caribbean nation for the third year in a row.
Maine turkeys thankful early as fall hunt comes to close
The rest of the state’s major fall hunting seasons, deer, moose and bear, are still going on.
Hunting: A few tricks for captivating photos
Remember these pointers to get the best photos during and after your hunt.
It’s Worth the Trip: Waterville’s trail network keeps growing
The new RiverWalk is the latest addition to the area’s many outdoor recreation venues.