The month also will feature three meteor showers and a partial penumbral lunar eclipse.
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What you need to know when shopping for used ski equipment
Thinking of trying Nordic or Alpine skiing? Experts have tips for you when it comes to choosing skis, boots, bindings and poles.
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Just 10 years old, this hunter is a proven sure shot
Laurelai Winslow has shot five white-tailed deer since she was 6. She will be among the Mainers taking part on opening day of the firearm season for deer on Saturday.
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Outdoors in Maine: Dreaming of bagging a big buck as season approaches
Most seasoned deer hunters, even those of us who have never tagged a 200-pound buck, have nevertheless seen or jumped big deer that were later described at deer camp as the Hartford Elk.
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Hunting: Deer hunting has its share of myths and misconceptions
Reasons vary from folklore to superstition, but the myths do not stand up to science and research.
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Hiking: Stunning views make the climb up Old Speck all worth it
The mountain, located in Grafton Notch State Park in Oxford County, is the fifth-highest peak in Maine.
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Birding: These birds have vanished since Maine became a state
Over the past 200 years, species such as the great auk, the Labrador duck and the passenger pigeon have become extinct.
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Grouse hunters expected to pour into North Maine Woods
The number of hunters going north in pursuit of the upland bird has increased in recent years. Officials expect this year to eclipse the record.
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Canoeing in Maine: Exploring South Pond in Locke Mills
The views include the steep hillsides of Mt. Abram plunging straight down to water’s edge on the western side of the pond, and the massive wall of vertical cliffs on Buck’s Ledge to the north.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Goldenrod, aster are important parts of the big picture
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.