Outdoors

Published
May 23, 2023

New visitor center to tell Katahdin Woods’ story through Native American eyes

The land's deeds allow construction of a visitor contact station on Lookout Mountain, and the Katahdin foundation partnered with the Wabanaki tribes in Maine.
Published
May 21, 2023

Birding: How do migrants know when to arrive in Maine? It’s complicated

By following spring north, short-distance migrants will arrive when food becomes adequate, but long-distance migrants have no way of knowing the weather.
Published
May 21, 2023

Hunting: How in the world did you miss that bird? Mistakes can cost you

Before you set off on your turkey hunt, pattern your shotgun, practice your judging distance, and be sure you are holding the gun properly.
Published
May 21, 2023

Hiking in Maine: Soaking it all in during the first backpacking trip of the season

There’s a measure of uncertainty and hesitancy at the start of these early trips, but the rewards more than make up for it.
Published
May 14, 2023

Canoeing in Maine: Before the crowds come, enjoy a peaceful paddle in Fryeburg

An early-season trip down the Saco River in Fryeburg offers a special kind of solitude that disappears once summer arrives.

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Published
May 14, 2023

Ask Maine Audubon: How long will American woodcocks continue to display?

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
May 14, 2023

Hunting: Need a reason for not bagging a turkey? Look within

External factors can play a part, but most often there are changes a hunter can make to their approach to improve the odds.
Published
May 12, 2023

Conservationists protect two key land parcels in western Maine

The 14,000-acre land deal is one of many recent conservation projects that have protected roughly 100,000 acres in the region.
Published
May 9, 2023

Deer harvest data show promising results for Maine’s new antlerless permit

The doe harvest from the 2022 fall hunt exceeded biologists' goals for only the second time in six years.
Published
May 7, 2023

Hiking in Maine: Vinalhaven offers 30 miles of trails just off the coast

It takes a 75-minute ferry ride to get to the Penobscot Bay island, but you won't be disappointed by the beautiful natural landscape.