What seems normal to us in Maine may strike hunters from away as odd.
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Driving in Maine’s working forestland, whether to fish, hunt or camp, requires survival skills
Flat tires are so common in the big woods, travelers simply expect them.
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Birding: Adding departures to arrivals
A project takes on the difficult task of determining when migrating birds leave for the winter.
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Maine takes emergency steps to keep out a disease fatal to deer, moose
Chronic wasting disease has been found in Quebec herds, and Maine wildlife officials say the disease, which is always fatal, could devastate the state’s deer and moose populations if left unchecked.
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Maine state parks drawing record numbers of users in 2018
State officials say more than 255,500 campers stayed in state parks through Sept. 30, breaking the record of 254,789 set for all 12 months of 2016.
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Bass fishing tournament draws quite a crowd
Gardiner hosts junior state championships at Sportsman Club.
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Hunting: Lamenting the idea that got away
Our columnist had an idea for the perfect duck decoy but never followed through.
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Adaptive climbing team with roots in Maine ready for the next adventure
After completing Canada’s Lotus Flower Tower, Maureen Beck and Jim Ewing are planning their next big climb.
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Another duck hunter rescued from mud, this time in New Hampshire
The 79-year-old man was submerged up to his neck in a swamp, and was found after 33 hours.
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Fearing changes to Endangered Species Act, conservationists point to bald eagle’s soaring success
The 50th annual bald eagle cruise on Merrymeeting Bay highlights the robust comeback of the species.