After three years of work, the plan that involved a statewide survey and input from the public gives biologists a new directive for managing deer, moose, bear and wild turkey populations.
Outdoors
Canoeing in Maine: It’s that time to take in the spring sights
A scenic passage around Pleasant Cove in Woolwich is like greeting a long-lost friend.
Hunting: Research project targets turkeys
The restoration of wild turkeys has been one of Maine’s great conservation success stories.
Maine wildlife biologists arrange unusual adoption when bear cub is orphaned
There’s a mother bear who is in for a surprise when she awakes this spring.
Birding: Take time to observe Earth Day
Humans have led to the extinction of numerous bird species in the last 500 years.
Portland hiker turns penchant for hiking into successful business
Ryan Linn, with two partners, runs a company called Atlas Guides that makes map-based navigational apps for smartphones.
Almost time to bag a bearded bird in Maine
The regular spring turkey season runs from April 30 to June 2.
Maine Outdoor Education Program combines Nordic skiing, learning
Stearns High School students are among those benefiting from a New York philanthropist’s vision.
It’s Worth the Trip: Spring skiing’s final hurrah
Two Maine resorts and one in New Hampshire have special promotions for their final days.
Take that, Finland! Mainers create massive ice carousel on frozen lake
It took 4 outboard boat motors to get it spinning, and organizers say it breaks the world record.