What’s Up in January: It’s just one month, but with so much to see

Outdoors

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December 30, 2018

What’s Up in January: It’s just one month, but with so much to see

A lunar eclipse and the year's best meteor shower are among the highlights.
Published
December 26, 2018

Maine seeking plan to manage growing black bear population

Maine is home to more than 35,000 of the bears, up from just 23,000 less than 15 years ago.
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December 24, 2018

Bicycle coalition says Maine ride increased economic benefit

The group's ride director says the numbers how the success of using bicycle tourism as an economic development tool.
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December 23, 2018

Some of Maine’s most avid outdoor enthusiasts share their most memorable gifts

Sometimes the best present you can give is one that opens a new door to nature.
Published
December 23, 2018

Birding in Maine: Annual bird counts provide a bounty of data

Columnist Herb Wilson writes on three studies he's done using Christmas Bird Count data.
Published
December 23, 2018

Skiing in Maine: Tips for avoiding steep prices

Buying used equipment and looking for discounted lift tickets can help keep the sport affordable.
Published
December 23, 2018

Hunting in Maine: Images of that first duck hunt still linger, clear as day

Columnist Bob Humphrey looks back on the outfit he wore for his first duck hunt as a kid.
Published
December 18, 2018

Surge in injured owls tied to abundance of their favorite food – rodents

An increasing number of the predatory birds are colliding with motor vehicles as they hunt for squirrels and other rodents in Maine roadways.
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December 17, 2018

Missouri poacher ordered to repeatedly watch ‘Bambi’

It's part of his sentence for a scheme to illegally kill hundreds of deer.
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December 16, 2018

Maine considers additional protection for wild trout waters

As IFW looks at a new law about using live fish as bait, fishermen hope they approach one wisely.