As IFW looks at a new law about using live fish as bait, fishermen hope they approach one wisely.
Outdoors
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.
Riverside Golf Course to offer improved Nordic skiing conditions
The city and a nonprofit join forces to acquire equipment that will lead to greatly improved grooming of cross-country ski trails at the city-owned golf course.
Hunting: Learn the species is a good piece of advice
It’s best to avoid going foul while waterfowling.
Skiing in Maine: Sunday River leads the let’s-go charge
The resort opened its lifts more than a month ago, when foliage was still at its peak.
Maine’s new Nordic reciprocal pass helps the ski areas and the skiers
The pass has proven valuable in both New Hampshire and Vermont.