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September 11, 2011

Allen Afield: However it’s done, fishing is about fun

This summer, three Maine anglers have underscored a point about our sport — mainly that fishing’s greatest appeal begins with simple fun, free of pretension, and ends with the thought that perhaps no one should take themselves or fishing so seriously that they lose sight of the joys it offers. For example, not long ago, […]
Published
September 11, 2011

Hunting: September’s a season of change for deer

Another Maine deer season kicked off yesterday with the start of the expanded archery season, giving bow hunters in some parts of the state a first shot at what we hope is a deer herd on the mend. For many, the hunt actually began several weeks ago. There is a direct correlation between scouting and […]
Published
September 11, 2011

Outdoors Calendar

Wild About Our Community, open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Road, York. Staff, volunteers and live animal ambassadors will welcome participants with a map of the property and a schedule of events for the day. $5 admission for adults, free for kids. All proceeds from the event go […]
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September 11, 2011

Mark Latti: Youth hunting days can send kids outside for life

Hunting season is upon us, with bear and resident Canada goose seasons in full swing and duck and deer season not far off. But before the opening days, there are youth hunting days set aside for both ducks and deer. For children who love the outdoors, this is a tremendous way to introduce them to […]
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September 11, 2011

Hiking: Branch out from Common Ground to explore Unity’s trails

Unity is a pretty, quiet town most of the year. Fields, farms, woodlands, Unity Pond, a nice village center, Unity College; all a little off the beaten path 13 miles east of Fairfield and the Kennebec River as the crow flies; a touch longer by Route 139. Come late September, when the Common Ground Country […]

Published
September 11, 2011

Kid Tracks: Citizen scientists add vital details to the big picture

Engaging kids in the natural world can be a great learning experience. My children have always enjoyed making observations about trees, flowers and tracks while we’re hiking on trails around Maine. They like to point out details they think are interesting, amusing or just plain “weird.” This has led me to consider ways to encourage […]
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September 11, 2011

Canoeing: In Pleasant’s shadow

Bridgton's Moose Pond treats paddlers to abundant bird life, big trees and fall colors.
Published
September 11, 2011

It’s Worth the Trip: Peak time for biking islands in Casco Bay

You can keep your car ferries and Segways — for my money, one of the best ways to tour the Calendar Islands is by bike. Casco Bay is dotted with hundreds of islands. So many, in fact, that an English engineer quipped in the 1700s that there were “as many islands as there are days […]
Published
September 11, 2011

Signs of more bears raise prospect of spring hunt

A state expert expects population growth will increase hunting, and guides welcome the idea.
Published
September 4, 2011

Allen Afield: Fly color plays a part in fooling the fish

In September, cool nights and line storms send water temperatures dropping into the 60-degree range, even in large rivers, ponds and lakes, influencing salmonids to put on the proverbial feedbag. The lower the thermometer drops into the 60s, the better the fishing, too. Fast angling can kick off in Aroostook County on Labor Day weekend, […]

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