Banning lead shot for waterfowl hunting addressed a serious problem, but ending use of single-shot lead ammo is an issue not so easily solved.
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Hiking in Maine: Explore the Schoodic Peninsula, for the Acadia less traveled
A visit to Gouldsboro for the many hiking opportunities provides the chance to enjoy a quiet side of Acadia National Park.
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Maine hunter gets grand slam — 5 years after daughter
Over a three-month period, Chris Cote shot a moose, bear, deer and wild turkey.
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Outdoor gifts tell tales of maps, memories and more
Avid nature lovers share their most precious outdoor gifts.
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Nature guides from childhood pass on indelible gift
Sometimes the best presents are not wrapped, but shared together outside.
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What’s up in December: It’s well worth braving the cold to see the skies
Jupiter and Saturn will be visible in the same field of view in a telescope. The last observable conjunction this close was recorded in 1226, nearly 800 years ago
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Ask Maine Audubon: Carpet of leaves could aid wildlife during winter
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Hunting: Muzzleloader season presents unique challenges
Using a front-loader can be frustrating for those used to firearms with centerfire ammunition.
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Trump administration moves ahead on gutting protections for birds
The wildlife service acknowledges that the rollback would have a ‘negative’ effect on the many bird species covered by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which range from hawks and eagles to seabirds, storks, songbirds and sparrows.
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Big bucks are a badge of honor for Maine deer hunters
The quest of shooting a 200-pound deer is woven into Maine’s hunting culture – and the many big-buck contests are proof.