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    January 7, 2012

    Allen Afield: For every action in nature, there’s an equal and opposite reaction

    Recently, at Barnes & Noble’s cafe in Augusta, Katelyn, my 23-year-old daughter, listened to me expounding on the 1995 wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone National Park. Habitat destruction, livestock owners, trappers, hunters and poison-laced bait had extirpated wolves from Yellowstone by the 1920s, but 17 years ago amid controversy, government officials began returning wolves to the […]

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    January 7, 2012

    Deirdre Fleming: Deer herd gets help from IFW

    AUGUSTA – A century from now, Mainers will look back and say the state’s fish and game department did what it promised, vowed Chandler Woodcock on Friday. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife chief told sportsmen and women gathered at the 17th annual Sportsman’s Congress that IFW will repair the state’s withered deer herd — […]

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    January 7, 2012
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    Making their own snow

    While other Nordic ski areas are waiting for snow, Pineland Farms is open for business.

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    January 7, 2012

    Consider trip to Mount Snow and a ride in a bubble chair

    Ski Maine is a nonprofit organization representing the ski industry, whose mission is to increase the availability and enjoyment of Maine skiing. Its membership includes 18 Alpine, 19 Nordic and eight tubing facilities, plus dozens of associate members providing professional services, construction and design, marketing, public relations, media, manufacturing and other services to Maine’s thriving […]

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    January 7, 2012

    Mark Latti: Time for ice fishing, and going after black crappie

    Cold temperatures this week means that the ice has finally set on many lakes and ponds in the area, and it’s time to fish. You will still want to check the thickness of the ice before heading out, as the balmy December means ice thickness is not quite what you would expect this time of […]

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    January 7, 2012

    Birding: And the results are in for Christmas Bird Count

    The 112th National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count is now over. Between Dec. 14 and Jan. 4, birders picked a day to count as many birds as possible in a circular area, 15 miles in diameter. These count circles are visited each year, providing a valuable snapshot of changing bird populations over time. This column […]

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    January 7, 2012

    Hunting: L.L. Bean celebrates 100 years with old favorites

    Every state has its own distinct lore and recognizable icons. Mere mention of Maine to most anyone across the country invariably elicits mention of lobsters, moose and L.L. Bean. Most Mainers — and a good many folks from away — are familiar with the tale of an avid outdoorsman named Leon Leonwood Bean who, a […]

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    January 7, 2012

    Best Bets

    TODAY Hike in the Park, 2 p.m. in Freeport Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs year-round every weekend. This week’s program focuses on the wonder of Maine’s pine tree forest. Meet at the benches at the end of the second parking lot. No reservations needed. Free with park admission, which is $1 for […]

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    January 1, 2012

    Hunting: IF&W considers a delicate balance with each change

    The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is continually looking for ways to increase or improve hunting opportunity where, when and how it can be done without adversely impacting the resource. The agency also must protect wildlife populations where and when they are in decline. As a result, change is inevitable, and 2012 will […]

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    January 1, 2012

    Deirdre Fleming: Learn new ways to get your snow on at Waterville Winter Carnival

    Every winter, bigger and better winter festivals are rolled out somewhere in Maine. Outdoor gatherings are more in vogue today than ever, with state parks, land trusts and cities promoting frozen family fun and snow carnivals. Waterville is one example of the growing interest here. Four years ago, Waterville held its first modern winter carnival […]