It started March 30, and on Sept. 23, Carey Kish finished the Continental Divide Trail. He also capped off the ‘Triple Crown’ for hikers in North America.

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife deserves credit for what it does, and for seeking public input into how to best manage the population.

Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

With Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton in sight, a refreshing paddle this 2-mile pond also serves as an unmistakable reminder that winter is on its way.

There are objective methods to find out where that quarry ranks, but there are also more subjective and personal ways of measuring success.

A network of trails and conservation land in Franklin County provides a cluster of exploration opportunities.

A loud environment can have a negative effect on a bird’s ability to hear, as well as creating physical and behavioral issues.

Pay attention to all the sounds and actions in the woods. You might get a heads-up from an unexpected source that helps you know something special might be coming.

Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

For instance, Maine hunters may take only one fulvous whistling duck per day, even though the state does not even have one confirmed sighting.