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Outdoors

Published
December 23, 2024

On the hunt for waterfowl? It helps to know where they go

Bob Humphrey: Now is the time to head to the coast when hunting waterfowl.
Published
December 22, 2024

How to spot the menagerie of birds even in the dead of a Maine winter

As birdsongs quiet, some resilient species stay to outlast the cold. Midcoast Maine Audubon specialists shed light on who stays, who flees, and who should be migrating but aren't due to the warming climate.
Published
December 21, 2024

Here are some tips if you decide to put out a bird feeder

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
December 21, 2024

‘Severely hypothermic’ hiker from Portland rescued in New Hampshire’s White Mountains

The hiker called for help on Little Haystack Mountain after he became hypothermic on a sunrise hike, officials said.
Published
December 20, 2024

The rich and corporate retreats replace families and ‘sports’ in Maine camps

Breaking Camp: As traditional Maine sporting camps face challenges, numbers decline, owners change and new traditions emerge.

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Published
December 16, 2024

Hunting on private property? Make sure to thank the landowners

It's always appropriate to show appreciation for the use of private property.
Published
December 14, 2024

Trapping animals in the wild takes time and dedication

Trapping also plays a role in conservation, which is another benefit.
Published
December 14, 2024

Backpacking gear isn’t cheap. Here’s how to take care of it.

Now that winter is here, it's important to store your gear properly.
Published
December 9, 2024

Many Maine ski areas relatively confident despite uncertain winter

For the most part, downhill resorts can use manmade snow to counter natural shortcomings. But not all slopes have the equipment.
Published
December 9, 2024

Lyme cases set another record as ticks spread across Maine

Ten years of data by the Maine CDC show that the tick-borne illness continues to spread and intensify, especially in the midcoast and Down East regions.