Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Even anglers who embrace catch-and-release are alarmed about PFAS in fish
The state’s recent advisory about high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in fish in some bodies of water has anglers worried – even if most don’t eat their catch.
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Hiking in Maine: Plenty in Pittsfield, with a good pit stop after a hike
There is so much more the Pittsfield than just an exit of Interstate 95, starting with a stroll along the Sebasticook River.
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Hunting: Success is often the result for making the best possible decisions
Many decisions you make over the course of a turkey hunt could be the wrong one, and then the turkeys win again.
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Cyclists are in search of scenic routes, but safety is paramount
A lack of shoulders can make cycling on roads treacherous, but veteran riders in Maine find safe and picturesque routes.
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Birding: Welcoming the return of the ruby-throated hummingbird
The ruby-throated hummingbird – the only hummingbird to breed in eastern North America – comes to Maine after a winter spent between southern Mexico and western Panama.
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Winter ticks intensify their assault on moose in northwestern Maine
A radio-collar study conducted by state biologists this winter showed 86 percent calf mortality – the highest incidence yet in Maine since their research started in 2014.
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Ask Maine Audubon: That ‘rabbit’ you’ve seen is likely a snowshoe hare
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Cooking over an open fire at the campsite, medieval style
The Society of Creative Anachronism’s Maine members kicked off the camping season with a communal feast at Bradbury Mountain State Park.
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Hunting: Sometimes gobblers just aren’t in the mood to gobble
Planning, preparation and scouting are not always a guarantee for success during turkey season.