Fishermen and fish camp owners say smelters this year are catching their limits.
Outdoors
Maine proposes 3% reduction in moose hunting permits for 2017
The number of permits issued was cut almost in half over the previous three years.
Sebago Lake portion of ice fishing derby canceled
However, the annual derby will go on this weekend at smaller lakes and ponds in Cumberland County.
Pond Hockey Classic highlights growth of sport among Maine adults
In the past four years the number of Maine adults playing organized hockey has doubled.
New Hampshire ice climbers describe thrills and terrors
You have to know your limits, and pick formations that won’t overwhelm you, they say.
Outdoors Calendar
TUESDAY Fly Tying, 6:30 p.m. in Yarmouth Join Terry Walsh, a fly casting instructor of 24 years, for the Gray Ghost Fly Tying class at First Parish Congregational Church. Walsh is known for his practical techniques and approaches for fly tying. He will be tying the LaFontaine’s Emergent Sparkle Pupa and the Yvon Chouinard wet […]
Volunteers help those with disabilities navigate ski slopes
A Connecticut group provides free skiing and snowboarding lessons to first-time adaptive skiers.
Take it from the mushers, a good lead dog is priceless
Mushers at the annual Greenville race say sled dog leaders are focused, fast and just special.
Proposal would benefit older deer hunters in Maine
Hunters 70 and older would be able to shoot an antlerless deer during hunting season if the bill becomes law.
Birding: Inclement weather crimps Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count totals
Freezing rain and snow for the central Maine counts results in fewer sightings than usual.