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Outdoors

Published
November 8, 2024

Hunting: When will the next rut happen? Same time next year

Hunters can use moon phases, temperatures and sunlight hours trying to determine when a deer will rut, but it's much simpler than that.
Published
November 8, 2024

Ask Maine Audubon: The leaves can stay through the warmth of May

Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
November 2, 2024

On opening day of deer season, some hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory

Hunters who got off to a quick, successful start to the season Saturday morning in areas around two new “Do Not Eat” advisory areas said they avoided the affected areas and were not concerned about contamination in nearby places.
Published
November 1, 2024

Hunting: Knowing a few key ‘words’ might help bring that deer to you

Whether a grunt, bleat or blaat, vocalizations get a deer's attention ... and maybe cause it to flee.
Published
November 1, 2024

Hiking in Maine: There’s coastal beauty – and so many trails – from Kittery to Calais

An updated guide to the top day hikes on the Maine coast details the many hiking options, and much more.

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Published
November 1, 2024

Birding: While wonderfully unlikely, vagrant sightings thrilling in Maine

From the variegated flycatcher to the Steller's sea eagle, birders seek out those how-did-that-species-get-here moments.
Published
October 31, 2024

Trail projects in Skowhegan underway as part of master plan

Somerset Woods Trustees, a nonprofit land trust, is working on projects at two local preserves, while other groups are planning more projects to develop a local trail network.
Published
October 27, 2024

Hunting: Is getting your deer on opening day worth a celebration?

You don't want to pass up a trophy, but early success also means an early end to your time in the woods.
Published
October 27, 2024

Ask Maine Audubon: ‘Doing less yardwork’ can have big impact on local biodiversity

Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
October 27, 2024

What’s Up in November: As some planets shine, meteor shower approaches

The last major highlight this month is the annual Leonid meteor shower which peaks on Nov. 17 but is active nearly all month long.