While the regular firearms season has come to an end, archers and muzzleloader hunters in some parts of Maine still have an opportunity to tag a deer.
Outdoors
Nordic centers in Maine think growth will continue
Ski centers that saw a surge in sales during the pandemic responded with an increase in snow making and snow harvesting capabilities, bigger events and more amenities.
What’s up in December: Mars reaches highest opposition in 2 decades
All seven members of our family of planets will be visible in the evening sky.
Ask Maine Audubon: Invasive insects pose a threat to hemlocks
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Outdoors in Maine: An eye-catching book about ‘classic combo’ of upland game birds
Columnist V. Paul Reynolds writes that the more than 400 pages make up a “book of a lifetime for any serious upland hunter.”
Maine Alpine ski areas aim to offer more snow, better ticket prices
Several resorts are offering new deals, striving for prime conditions and upgrading aprés-ski outdoor courtyards.
Work on the Eastern Trail could expand rapidly in the coming decade
It’s been 10 years since southern Maine’s signature off-road trail has expanded. But work in the next decade could connect existing trails and extend the Eastern Trail to North Berwick.
Ask Maine Audubon: Grumpy beavers scurrying to prepare for winter
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Hunting: Look for signs and play the odds when figuring when rut will happen
Even the most seasoned hunters can’t be sure when bucks will be looking for a mate, and thus their most active and vulnerable.
You shot a deer, but the local deer cutter is full? Butcher it yourself
Butchering a deer is not necessarily easy work, but it is straightforward and simple, expert hunters say.