The park’s two gates are closed and only walk-in day hikes will be allowed – likely until at least July 1.
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Outdoors in Maine: Hunters should have a good shot at wild turkey
State bird biologist estimates about 65,000 turkeys, of which about half are longbeards, are roaming the Maine woods thanks in part to a mild winter.
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Hiking in Maine: Stuck at home? Time to watch, wait, wonder and plan that next adventure
Hikers are homebound, but they need not be inactive. To get ready for a return to the trail, read a book, plan a trip, watch some videos or organize your gear.
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Birding: 50 years later, Earth Day still resonates
The environmental movement, sparked by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring,” was critical in the 1972 ban of DDT, a pesticide that killed birds and other wildlife.
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As birding events are shut down, online options abound
From social media clubs to virtual seminars, birders can stay connected and continue to explore while stuck at home.
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Scouting for turkey going on in Maine amid social distancing
Maine hunters are scouting in advance of the spring turkey hunt as the state observes shelter-at-home rules.
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Maine fishing guides brace for rough waters ahead
Registered Maine Guides expect the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak to take a toll on their business and have a ripple effect on smaller towns.
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Ask a Naturalist: Should bird nest boxes be cleaned?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Birding: Stuck inside? Take a virtual trip around the world
The online Birds of the World project, available by subscription, includes thousands of videos and sound recordings.
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Outdoors in Maine: Catching on to fishing regulations still a challenge
The not-so-good news is that fishing regulations have not really been simplified, official assertions to the contrary.