Hunters are at different stages, and while a good harvest is still the objective some have tougher standards on what works for them.
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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.
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Outdoors groups push for passage of Maine’s first trail bond
The $30 million bond, which goes to voters in November, would pay for engineers, heavy equipment and laborers needed to build trails that will withstand climate change and make Maine a world-class outdoor recreation leader, advocates say.
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Birding: The long and short of migrations from Maine
How a species is classified might not always tell the full story of its fall migration.
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Hunting: Trying to to prevail against a seemingly invincible opponent
Know the vulnerabilities of your target, because just about every species has an Achilles’ heel of some sort.
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Hiking in Maine: Show your Moxie, and drink up the beauty
The rewards of climbing Moxie Mountain are so worth the effort, and then there’s so much more to enjoy in this remote area.
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Hunting: If you can stand the bugs and the heat, early season can’t be beat
Maine’s expanded archery season opens Sept. 7, and there are advantages for hunters in the field ahead of the masses.
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Ask Maine Audubon: From squirrels to bats to wildfire smoke’s impact on birds
Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Improvements aim to enhance year-round appeal for Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville
The Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville next year will receive road and parking area pavement, expansion of the meadow with pavers and better drainage, officials say.
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Hunting: Avoid falling into a rut and find a new target this season
Ditch the same old hunting routine and try something else: Bears, sea ducks, moose, or maybe even a snipe.