On the national level, there has been a longstanding consensus — backed by accumulated statistics — that the sport of hunting is not as popular as it once was, writes V. Paul Reynolds. Interestingly enough, both Maine and Vermont are generating recent anomalous statistics when it comes to numbers of hunters and annual deer harvests.
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Maine state parks set another attendance record in 2021
For the second straight year, more than 3 million people visited Maine’s state parks and historic sites.
Definitive Brewing to open tasting room and restaurant at Sunday River
The Portland-based brewery’s third location is set to open the day after Christmas.
Hunting: What is the ideal doe-to-buck ratio for Maine’s deer herd?
A substantial deer harvest this season is only one factor in what will have an impact on the herd’s doe population.
Best of all time? Experts say these outdoor gifts can’t be beat
Maine’s outdoor adventurers say their most-loved outdoor gifts have stood the test of time.
Hiking in Maine: Some small, but rewarding, little mountain adventures
For that quick breath of fresh air, there are so many year-round options in every corner of Maine – from York to Lubec.
Birding: Observations of citizen scientists a key part of research
You can contribute valuable data to the Maine Wintering Bird Atlas Project or to Project Feeder Watch.
With most-ever permits issued, Maine deer harvest is highest since 1968
An abundant deer population in many areas and plenty of hunters were factors in this year’s numbers.
Banned decades ago, PCBs still posing threat to wildlife
Researchers in New Hampshire are investigating the potential link between PCBs and population declines of loons.
Want to give ice fishing a try this winter? Here are some tips
Ice fishing dealers share advice with newbies to the sport, even as they hurry to keep up with the spike in ice-trap sales during the pandemic.