Even the best-planned bowhunting outing can get derailed by an errant shot, an unseen tree or even a doe sneaking up behind you.
Outdoors
Why yes, a bird dog does belong on a turkey hunt
Maine is not a hotbed for turkey dogging, but at least one dog owner enjoys bringing her faithful hound afield during the fall turkey season.
So you want to forage for mushrooms? Here’s what you need to know
A ‘phenomenal year’ for fungi is just another reason to get outside, but experts urge caution when scavenging for wild foods.
Birding: For some species, migration is the ultimate marathon
Humans push their limits by running long races and pushing their metabolism, but it is only a fraction of what a bird does to reach its migration destination.
Ghost hunters take to Maine’s largest historic fort
Late-night tours at Fort Knox on the Penobscot River search for signs of paranormal activity.
Hunting: How can you tell the age of a deer? Here are some tips
If you plan to be selective in your hunt, there are plenty of ways to get a good idea of the age of that deer in your sights.
Hiking in Maine: Great Circle Trail is the state’s newest backpacking route
The 30-mile route connects several existing trails and a segment of new trail surrounding Nahmakanta Lake in the 100-Mile Wilderness northwest of Millinocket.
Ask Maine Audubon: What’s up with these strange bird songs in the fall?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
‘I felt changed. I recalled memories I had forgotten’
Our reporter was skeptical of forest bathing at first, but the experience proved transformative.
Forest therapy walks grow in popularity in Maine
Like so many other outdoor pursuits, forest bathing has inspired people to spend meaningful moments in the woods before and during the pandemic.