The popular vehicles are larger, seat up to 6 and take a toll on the land, which could lead to diminished trail access if private landowners close their property to them.
Outdoors
Kennebunk is far more than a rest stop
Don’t make the highway service plaza your only stop in this delightful part of Maine.
What’s Up In June: Summer arrives with planets visible in night sky
Venus and Jupiter will remain bright for viewing.
Birding: New technology will provide a better way to track birds
Improved radio transmitters are now being produced that are small enough to be put on any bird.
Hunting: Early birds have easier time catching turkey
Dawn is the most dynamic period of the day to hunt.
Maine wildlife biologists recommend record number of any-deer permits in 2018
The 28% increase from last year – to a total of 84,745 permits – is sought in part because of concerns about tick-borne diseases in southern and central Maine.
Interior Department wants to expand hunting and fishing on 3 wildlife refuges in Maine
The proposed rule covers the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge and the Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge.
Fly fishing event in Phillips includes living portrayal of famous Maine guide
The three-day celebration included fly-casting lessons, paning for gold and western Maine history lessons.
Canoeing in Maine: Lake George is in full bloom this time of year
The lake on the Canaan-Skowhegan line is quiet and lovely.
After 40 years living alongside wild turkeys, half of Mainers are tired of them
In the two towns where turkey were first reintroduced, feelings run the gamut.