State officials say many bodies of water all over the state are open for ice fishing, but not all of them are safe because of thin ice.
Outdoors
Clouds fill Grand Canyon to spectacular effect
In a rare weather event, cool, damp air filled the famous landmark with a sea of clouds.
Maine told to reduce striped bass harvest
A stock assessment found that the fish’s 2012 mortality was higher than anticipated and the spawning female population is declining.
Northern New England states cool off on moose hunt
In Maine, the number of people entering the lottery has declined substantially in the last 10 years.
Work on Mt. Agamenticus opens panoramic view to more people
One of the largest tracts of pristine Northeast coastal woodlands only gets more appealing.
Maine’s muzzleloading season for deer restricted
Saturday is the final day that it’s legal in all 29 wildlife districts
Maine hunting season for bears and moose ends Saturday
Saturday is also the last day of the year to hunt deer with firearms.
Conservationists release 140,000 Maine salmon
The release will help restore the fish’s run to the East Machias River.
Maine moose have a southern comfort zone
For hunters with a November permit in Maine’s southern and central districts, odds favor the prey.
Maine’s second moose hunt session ends
The third and final moose hunting session will run from Nov. 3 to Nov. 29.