Discover seven islands off the Maine coast that are easily accessible year-round and feature good hiking trails.

It was an invigorating November outing, enjoying the coolness of the crisp air and the warmth of the shimmering sun at the same time.

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

Wind, specifically wind direction, is a critical component of any deer hunt. More often than not, the deer will outwit the hunter.

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

The average success rate for deer hunters is less than 25%, and many can do better by knowing the strengths of an often-underestimated opponent.

Jupiter will shine brightest early in the month, and a new comet will pass through the Beehive star cluster in Cancer the Crab.

Improving our yards to benefit birds and other wildlife is a huge opportunity that we should be embracing.

Of course, the goal is to get a deer, but greater restrictions can lead to a stronger herd and a larger quarry for a hunter.