Columnist Bob Humphrey looks back on the outfit he wore for his first duck hunt as a kid.
Outdoors
Surge in injured owls tied to abundance of their favorite food – rodents
An increasing number of the predatory birds are colliding with motor vehicles as they hunt for squirrels and other rodents in Maine roadways.
Missouri poacher ordered to repeatedly watch ‘Bambi’
It’s part of his sentence for a scheme to illegally kill hundreds of deer.
Hunting: Hare hunting can be rewarding
When properly prepared, hare makes excellent table fare.
Maine considers additional protection for wild trout waters
As IFW looks at a new law about using live fish as bait, fishermen hope they approach one wisely.
Snowmobilers gear up for season, but Maine has few trails ready
Dec. 15 is the opening day for sledding in many area of northern New England.
More than 100 Nordic skiers turn out for Quarry Road opening
There was plenty of snow on Saturday for the Waterville event hosted by the Central Maine Ski Club.
Hunting in Maine: Getting ‘unlost’ is a skill every hunter needs
It’s easier than you think to get turned around in the woods. Planning ahead can help get you back again.
Birding in Maine: Unusual hawk, familiar nuthatches spell a fine time for birders
Portland has seen the reappearance of a great black hawk, while red-breasted nuthatches may visit your feeder this winter.
New England falconry centers teach old practice based on a rare bond
Four schools have opened in New England since 1996 to teach about falconry – a form of hunting that’s more than 5,000 years old.