Hunters are on pace for a near record-low harvest.
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At 83, hiker becomes oldest ever to complete Appalachian Trail
Known as ‘Nimblewill Nomad,’ he hiked the trail in sections, completing the final bit in western Massachusetts on Sunday.
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Hiking: Completing unfinished business on the Pacific Crest Trail
Two years after he started, columnist Carey Kish returns to Washington state to complete the final leg of his thru-hike from Mexico to Canada.
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Birding: Banding provides researchers with vital data
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.
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Hunting: Using common scents for your deer hunt
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.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Spooky questions to contemplate on Halloween
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Hiking in Maine: A few options for a good hike to see the fall colors
These hikes are a good option to see the beauty of this special time of year.
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Hunting: Shut out on Opening Day? There’s still plenty of time left
Patience and perseverance can help you land the buck you hoped to bag on the first day of deer season.
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Maine deer cutters scramble to keep up with surge in hunters
In the past two years the state has hiked the number of any-deer permits by 125 percent, resulting in a larger harvest and a mad dash for wild game butchers.
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What’s up in November: For the nocturnal, there’s a near total lunar eclipse
The annual Leonid Meteor shower will peak on Nov. 17, but the moon will be nearly full to wash out many of the meteors.