The Bird Banding Lab, part of the U.S. Geological Survey, serves as the central repository for information on the species, sex and age of banded birds.

We really don’t know how much deer can discern from scents, but given their complex sense of smell it’s quite likely a lot.

These hikes are a good option to see the beauty of this special time of year.

Patience and perseverance can help you land the buck you hoped to bag on the first day of deer season.

The annual Leonid Meteor shower will peak on Nov. 17, but the moon will be nearly full to wash out many of the meteors.

So many species have been saved, from bald eagles to butterflies, and attention is still given to those deemed endangered or threatened.

The existing system is not meeting its original objectives – with hunters themselves having a share of the blame – and needs a fresh look.

Several states offer multiple days for youth to hunt deer without competition from adults, but Maine offers just one day.