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Published
November 19, 2011

Deirdre Fleming: More dam removals needed to continue Atlantic salmon resurgence

When John Burrows started out with the Atlantic Salmon Federation a decade ago, public support for dam removal was minimal and government funding was rich, he told a room full of fly fishing brethren last week. These days, he said, the opposite is true. But just as hard economic times are starting to pinch salmon […]
Published
November 19, 2011

The leader of SAM: Meet the man and his mission

David Trahan not only will stabilize the executive position in the influential group but also will go forward in emphasizing the outdoors as a family activity.
Published
November 19, 2011

Mark Latti: Sea duck hunting: a definite must-do

Maine is a destination renowned for its rugged coastline. That same rugged coastline also draws waterfowl hunters from around the country for an unmatched hunting experience. Sea duck hunting in Maine combines picturesque scenery coupled with ample opportunities for shooting. It’s a sport that attracts hunters due to the excitement of the hunt, the type […]
Published
November 19, 2011

Allen Afield: Safety isn’t only consideration before taking that shot

During the 1950s when hunters routinely wore black-and-red or black-and-green plaids, hunting fatalities took upward to 19 lives per year in Maine alone — a terrific carnage compared to today. These mistaken-identity or self-inflicted shooting incidents often involved relatives or friends hunting together, creating an obvious horror. Imagine living with the aftermath of killing or […]
Published
November 19, 2011

Best Bets

TODAY Commissioner Forum 6 p.m. in Hiram Chandler Woodcock, commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, will lead a public question-and-answer session during an informal sportsmen’s forum hosted by the Kezar Falls Fish and Game Club today. The public is invited to attend the club’s event, held at the Sacopee Valley Middle School […]

Published
November 13, 2011

Hunting: Theories abound on peak rut dates

Peak rut. The phrase quickens the pace of every serious deer hunter. When word goes out that “it’s on,” it’s time to drop everything and be in the woods. If we only knew what triggers it, we might be able to plan a little ahead. The old timers used to say it takes a good […]
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November 13, 2011

John Christie: End-of-summer scenic tradition

Over many summers of outdoor fun in Maine, the Christie family has developed a few annual, and never-missed traditions that have survived year after year. One of our favorites, not only because it’s so delightful, but because it always marks the end of our summer motorcycling excursions, is a scenic loop of a little less […]
Published
November 13, 2011

Outdoors Calendar, Nov. 13, 2011

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 nature legends based on Wabanaki stories. Meet at the benches at the end of the second parking lot. No reservations needed. Free with park admission, which is $1 for ages […]
Published
November 13, 2011

Outdoors Dispatches

Volunteers needed to help teach disabled skiers In January, Maine Handicapped Skiing will begin its 30th winter season of offering adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons at Sunday River to people with physical disabilities. The nonprofit organization currently serves more than 400 children and adults from throughout Maine, New England and beyond. To answer the growing […]
Published
November 13, 2011

Kid Tracks: It’s a nice peek before peak

BROWNFIELD — The Burnt Meadow Mountain trail is a great way to take in the fall foliage. My family has hiked this trail quite a few times, but it seems for one reason or another we have never made it to the northern peak. The mileage of 1.4 miles (one way) and an elevation gain […]

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