Ticks are making some turkey hunters give up, but here’s how to keep them from hunting the hunters.
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RVs rise in popularity as vacationers seek a safe distance from crowds
In Maine and across the country, sales and rentals of recreational vehicles are booming during the pandemic.
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Hunting: Late-season hunt calls for a change in your turkey tactics
So many hunters have already gotten their turkey, so patience is the best ally even with the season winding down.
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Ask a Naturalist: A decrease in noise pollution from stay-at-home orders a bonus for birds
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Acadia’s Park Loop Road and several coastal state parks will reopen Monday
Parks with beaches, including Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg and Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth, have been closed since March.
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BikeMaine cancels its annual cycle around the state
The organization said it was impossible to host the event safely in the middle of a pandemic.
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Will Maine’s iconic sporting camps survive the pandemic?
The wilderness lodges – many more than a century old – are located in remote settings and visited predominantly by out-of-state guests.
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Birding: It’s a bird counting block party, and you are invited
The Maine Bird Atlas project needs your help, and you can choose a defined area to monitor and relay your data to help the overall project.
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Hiking in Maine: With 15 ‘Bald’ mountains in Maine, there’s sure to be one near you
The name itself – Bald Mountain – evokes images of wide, sweeping views and beautiful scenery. Dedham Bald Mountain, near Bar Harbor, is one shining example.
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Maine biologists seek a record of nearly 110,000 any-deer hunting permits
The proposed 61% increase would address a shortfall in last year’s doe harvest and an increase in the overall herd after a mild winter.