It is the nature of regulatory actions to deal with competing interests, says V. Paul Reynolds. In this case, it’s the loons and beavers versus anglers, the economy at Grand Lake stream and, perhaps, the salmon themselves.
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New visitor center to tell Katahdin Woods’ story through Native American eyes
The land’s deeds allow construction of a visitor contact station on Lookout Mountain, and the Katahdin foundation partnered with the Wabanaki tribes in Maine.
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Birding: How do migrants know when to arrive in Maine? It’s complicated
By following spring north, short-distance migrants will arrive when food becomes adequate, but long-distance migrants have no way of knowing the weather.
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Hunting: How in the world did you miss that bird? Mistakes can cost you
Before you set off on your turkey hunt, pattern your shotgun, practice your judging distance, and be sure you are holding the gun properly.
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Hiking in Maine: Soaking it all in during the first backpacking trip of the season
There’s a measure of uncertainty and hesitancy at the start of these early trips, but the rewards more than make up for it.
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Canoeing in Maine: Before the crowds come, enjoy a peaceful paddle in Fryeburg
An early-season trip down the Saco River in Fryeburg offers a special kind of solitude that disappears once summer arrives.
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Canoeing in Maine: Before the crowds come, enjoy a peaceful paddle in Fryeburg
An early-season trip down the Saco River in Fryeburg offers a special kind of solitude that disappears once summer arrives.
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Ask Maine Audubon: How long will American woodcocks continue to display?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Hunting: Need a reason for not bagging a turkey? Look within
External factors can play a part, but most often there are changes a hunter can make to their approach to improve the odds.
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Conservationists protect two key land parcels in western Maine
The 14,000-acre land deal is one of many recent conservation projects that have protected roughly 100,000 acres in the region.