For instance, Maine hunters may take only one fulvous whistling duck per day, even though the state does not even have one confirmed sighting.
Outdoors
What’s up in October: Planets keep dancing, providing a full fall spectacle
As Mars gets a little closer and brighter each night and Venus gets higher and brighter, Saturn is still close to its best as an evening planet.
Maine names new director of outdoor recreation
Jeff McCabe, a former Democratic majority leader in the Maine House, succeeds Carolann Ouellette, who has returned to a previous role as Maine’s director of tourism.
Birding: Tracking migration patterns gets a technological tailwind
Birds banded with geolocaters are getting new and useful data, especially those that travel between North America and South America.
Hunting: With white-tailed deer, so many ask the same age-old question
The age of a buck is discernible by its antlers and size, but it’s much more difficult to know the age of a doe with just a glance.
Hiking in Maine … and beyond: Slow but sure, end of the trail is approaching
Carey Kish is more than 2,200 miles into his epic hike on the Continental Divide Trail – from Mexico to Canada – with less than 300 miles remaining.
Ask Maine Audubon: Keep those hummingbird feeders up
Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
Canoeing in Maine: Subtle signs of fall creeping up on Tripp Pond
A few leaves are seen starting to show their autumn colors during a delightful paddle on this Poland pond.
Hunting: Taking a shot is enough for some, but others want the right shot
Hunters are at different stages, and while a good harvest is still the objective some have tougher standards on what works for them.
Hunt & Harvest: A love of Maine’s outdoors
In her inaugural column, Erin Merrill recounts how she got into hunting and her advocacy of promoting women and others getting involved.