Outdoors

Published
October 26, 2012

Maine deer hunters’ prospects better this year

Last year's mild winter means the herd is probably larger, but bagging a big buck will still be a challenge.
Published
October 20, 2012

Fish ladder of success: All’s well for alewives

Built in 1807, the project that local communities have long rallied around represents more than just the ancient thoroughfare of the alewife.
Published
October 20, 2012

Carey Kish: A renaissance of the recreational possibilities at Burnt Meadow Mountain

Burnt Meadow Mountain in Brownfield has been the site of considerable new trail building activity over the last five years, with much more in the works. If you haven’t been to the mountain in a while, well, you’re missing out on some great hiking, which now totals nearly five miles on three trails. There used […]
Published
October 20, 2012

North Cairn: Autumn blazes in all its glory

First time, every time, give me the dappled light of morning. Fall is on us now, like a pursuer we can scarcely tell is there, except for the glaze of ice crystals on the last leaves, the hardy blades of grass going on and on, the pines making the point that they will prevail come […]
Published
October 19, 2012

Pedal On: As season winds down, head indoors to maintain fitness

A dusting of snow fell last weekend at Sunday River. By midweek, early risers may have had to warm the car before heading to work. Most days now, darkness has come before dinner is finished. It all adds up to a sad fact for most Maine cyclists: The remaining days of outdoor riding for this […]

Published
October 19, 2012

Boating: Winter needn’t be just armchair cruising

This is a tough time of year for boating enthusiasts, because the summer in Maine is far too short. Most of the boats that spent the warm months plying coastal waters have been stripped of canvas and sails, and hauled out for the winter. The same is happening on lakes and ponds, and many people […]
Published
October 19, 2012

Mark Latti: Hunting from water offers advantages

Deer season is upon us, and for many of us, we settle into a routine that has been refined by years of tradition. Perhaps it’s opening day with members of family. Or a week at camp with longtime friends. It may just be taking a day off so you can cut a track after the […]
Published
October 19, 2012

Hunting: A bowhunter’s list, and a trip to remember

Someone once told me if they hunt long enough, every bowhunter will experience three things. You will cut yourself on a broadhead, fall out of a treestand, and shoot a deer and not recover it. I’ve been very fortunate that in 30 years I’ve only experienced one, and hope I can avoid the other two. […]
Published
October 19, 2012

Allen Afield: Serious upland bird hunting now means a long venture to the north

Upland bird hunting for central and midcoast Maine woodcock and grouse once appealed to me, and one allure began with lots and lots of action. It was unbelievable at times. Like a sun-splashed, cloudless Saturday circa 34 years ago. My orange Belton setter made 53 points in Windsor, Somerville, Appleton and Searsmont, mostly woodcock with […]
Published
October 19, 2012

John Christie: More adventures are on the way for next summer

Having written about four dozen columns over the past two summers about the special places we have available to us to visit in Maine, and recreational destinations that are worth the trip, some readers have asked if we’re running out of places to visit and activities in which to participate. The simple answer is we’ve […]

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