A mild autumn means paddling’s still in season.
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Results mixed on first day of firearm deer season
Some tagging stations report below-average numbers, but one Fairfield teen got the trophy buck of a lifetime on Saturday, the first day of Maine’s firearm deer season.
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Wising up on owls with Judy Camuso
Maine’s wildlife director spends her free time banding saw-whet owls.
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Maine’s new hunting silencer law draws muted fire as deer season begins
Proponents say a silencer reduces noise for both hunters and property owners, and while critics say it is a safety issue and may spur illegal activity, there has been little outcry.
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As hunters take to Maine woods this season, more women are joining the ranks
More than 12 percent – about 24,000 – of the hunting licenses sold in the state last year were to women.
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Maine’s deer hunting season opens Saturday for residents
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has issued fewer deer permits this year as the population recovers from a severe winter last year.
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Sunday River opens expert trail
Cold weather allows enough snowmaking to open the black diamond Upper T2 trail to skiing.
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Birding: Common eiders have their home
Maine has proven an ideal location for the species.
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Hunting: Keeping a sharp edge will give you a sharp edge in the field
There are numerous ways to combat a dull blade.
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Allen Afield: Fall is the perfect time for hiking
Tourists are gone, bugs are gone, and the foliage is magnificent.