In Photos: Gov. Mills joins fisheries officials to help stock the Presumpscot

Maine issues ‘do not eat’ advisory for deer harvested near PFAS-contaminated fields in Fairfield area

The state says deer taken in the Fairfield area have high levels of PFAS, the 'forever chemicals' that pose potential health risks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Birding: The science of banding can take on many different colors

Many ornithological discoveries have been made possible by banding birds.

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.

Ask Maine Audubon: Many factors can cause a short supply of acorns

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

Hunting: Use some sound judgment when trying to call a deer

Much of deer communication is done through scent, but they do communicate through sound as well.