The trend abruptly reverses a steady decline in hunting’s popularity that once appeared permanent, and provides a potential new source of food for families and food banks pressed by the pandemic.
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Maine ski resorts prepare for winter season during pandemic
Ski areas are taking measures to enhance social distancing inside and outside, and at least one resort is considering a controversial reservation system to ease crowding.
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Maine Nordic centers expect a busy winter
Many are moving sales operations outside or across multiple buildings in an effort to spread out skiers during the pandemic.
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Canoeing in Maine: Exploring Great Pond in Cape Elizabeth
Great Pond is part of the impressive Cape Elizabeth Greenbelt trail system and well worth a trip with your canoe in tow.
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Class aims to make tomorrow’s outdoors leaders aware of diversity issues
The course is part of a new Outdoor Leadership Program at the University of Maine.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Male goldfinches hiding in plain sight
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Hunting: Peak of rut season a dynamic, urgent time for deer and hunter
The rut is the mating season for white-tailed deer and includes all behaviors, from preparation to courtship to breeding.
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As podcasts grow in popularity, so do stories of Maine’s outdoors
In just a few years, three podcasts about the Maine outdoors are enjoying success.
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Hunting: There’s plenty to consider when sizing up which doe to take
Your approach may vary, depending on whether you need meat to feed your family or if you are interested in managing the local deer population.
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Birding: New book illuminates decades of research on Maine birds
Guides on bird species in Maine date back to the early 20th century, but “Birds of Maine” by the late ornithologist Peter Vickery provides the greatest details yet.