Scouting will not only help you enjoy hunting success, but by taking part in citizen science programs, your efforts can help biologists and hunters.

There is plenty of food, and the right kinds, for deer to eat. Introducing new and different food to that ecosystem can cause a number of problems.

Poor conditions can impact wild turkey and upland birds like grouse, but waterfowl thrive in rainfall.

While visiting a remote cabin on Spencer Lake, Ron Joseph made friends with an ermine, had an encounter with a bobcat and used an axe and a pry bar to break the ice of the lake to get water.

It is important to put the bird’s wellbeing first, no matter how excited you are to see these charismatic and endearing animals.

Harvest numbers of moose, bear and deer are all up this year as IFW tries to reduce the herd of each species.

The area is rich in natural beauty and colorful history and is worthy of a visit.

Bob Humphrey: Now is the time to head to the coast when hunting waterfowl.

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.