The proposed antlerless permit would cost $12, but give hunters the ability to harvest a buck and a doe.
Outdoors
As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals
Just a few years ago, fluoro waxes, which contain “forever chemicals,” were used widely in the ski industry, but as evidence of their ill effects grew, the sport made changes.
State biologists propose 1% increase in moose permits
The wildlife management district around Moosehead Lake would get 50 more permits, marking the only increase for the entire state.
What’s up in April: It’s spring, a good reason to get out and look up to the skies
A close conjunction of Venus and Jupiter – with all the planets visible and bunched in the morning sky except Mercury – highlight April.
Hiking in Maine: 10 great hikes to explore Maine’s diverse landscape
From Monhegan to Machias and all over, explore all the sights Maine has to offer.
Skiing in Maine: Some changes prompted by pandemic might be worth keeping
Some new practices are welcomed, but others – many diminishing the in-person contact on the slopes – are gladly only temporary.
Birding: Counts a window to impact of changes in climate, land use
A study using CBC data shows how climate change and human development can drive the abundance of species in certain areas.
Woman embraces another winter in a primitive cabin in the Maine woods
Once again this winter, Wendy Weiger is living alone in a remote, one-room cabin in the woods, learning to navigate at night by the stars.
Ask Maine Audubon: Be part of the big night of spring amphibian migration
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Skiing is made affordable for more kids in western Maine
Several nonprofits and organizations, along with Mt. Abram ski area, are helping to make Nordic and Alpine skiing free or low-cost for area children.