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What’s up in December: Two meteor showers, and Venus at its most brilliant
Perhaps the highlight of the month will be the long-awaited launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on Dec. 18.
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In Photos: Gov. Mills joins fisheries officials to help stock the Presumpscot
Gov. Janet Mills and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso were in Windham on Tuesday to help stock a portion of the Presumpscot River with brook trout. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife stocks more than one million trout and salmon per year in more than 800 locations across Maine. Fishing in Maine […]
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Warmer summers worsen tick infestations for U.S. moose, study finds
Tick infestation is a leading cause of recent population declines in the Northeast, where summer temperatures have been surging more than in the Upper Midwest.
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They set out to hike America’s 3 longest trails in less than a year. What could go wrong?
In the fall of 2020, they began working out twice a day to build up strength for a journey that would take them more than 7,000 miles, from snowy climes in the Eastern U.S. to desert pathways in the Southwest and lush forests in the Pacific Northwest.
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Bird-dog handlers can offer valuable lessons to other dog owners
Springer spaniels trained for field trial competitions are disciplined and focused, but it takes work from the dog and owner to form a winning team.
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Hunting: Late rut offers new hope in deer season
Don’t fret if you haven’t tagged a deer yet. The best opportunities might be on the way with fewer hunters in the woods causing less disturbance.
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Birding: The science of banding can take on many different colors
Many ornithological discoveries have been made possible by banding birds.
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Hiking in Maine: Building a ski pulk for winter backcountry adventure
Here’s a step-by-step guide to assembling one of your own from scratch.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Many factors can cause a short supply of acorns
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.