Weather conditions last year and over the winter suggest there should be a decent crop of birds for hunters this spring.
Outdoors
Canoeing in Maine: Hello spring, hello Damariscotta Lake
The narrow southern portion of Damariscotta Lake provides a fine spot for that first paddle of the spring.
Maine’s most prolific birders share their tales of adventure
Yes, some have gone to great lengths to spot a rare bird. But mostly, they are simply motivated by a passion for studying birds.
Changes are in store for Maine deer permits – including a fee for the first time
The proposed antlerless permit would cost $12, but give hunters the ability to harvest a buck and a doe.
As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals
Just a few years ago, fluoro waxes, which contain “forever chemicals,” were used widely in the ski industry, but as evidence of their ill effects grew, the sport made changes.
State biologists propose 1% increase in moose permits
The wildlife management district around Moosehead Lake would get 50 more permits, marking the only increase for the entire state.
What’s up in April: It’s spring, a good reason to get out and look up to the skies
A close conjunction of Venus and Jupiter – with all the planets visible and bunched in the morning sky except Mercury – highlight April.
Hiking in Maine: 10 great hikes to explore Maine’s diverse landscape
From Monhegan to Machias and all over, explore all the sights Maine has to offer.
Skiing in Maine: Some changes prompted by pandemic might be worth keeping
Some new practices are welcomed, but others – many diminishing the in-person contact on the slopes – are gladly only temporary.
Birding: Counts a window to impact of changes in climate, land use
A study using CBC data shows how climate change and human development can drive the abundance of species in certain areas.