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Published
August 8, 2010

Freshwater Fishing: Stock walleye here? No thanks, if you ask Maine anglers

Wild salmon in the Moosehead region and wild togue in eastern Maine look in great health based on recent studies. That information puts into perspective the comments made by one regional biologist when an out-of-state fisherman suggested stocking walleye here. Summer fishing may be slow, but fishing chatter is not. REGION A: SOUTHERN MAINE Salmon […]
Published
August 1, 2010

Allen Afield: Coyotes adept at living in the shadow of humans

Documented evidence nationwide shows that wild critters can and do live in heavily developed areas, even species with furtive reputations such as coyotes and foxes, so back in mid-July an odd sighting surprised me little. Seeing the behavior firsthand, though, did impress me. Early one morning, I was walking West Road on the outskirts of […]
Published
August 1, 2010

Freshwater Fishing: Deirdre Fleming

Dog days upon us, but still offering a few bites
Published
August 1, 2010

Mark Latti: Electrofishing gives biologists important tool to gather data

So what is your ideal bass fishing boat? I had one in mind, but after “fishing” one night earlier this summer with three fisheries biologists from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, I am thinking about changing that. This fishing trip netted more than 30 bass, including two that weighed more than 5 pounds, […]
Published
August 1, 2010

Got Gear?

The Mahoosuc Mountains are a spectacular wilderness region of rugged alpine peaks, boulder-filled notches, crystal clear rivers and streams, ponds and lakes, and a mix of northern forests teeming with flora and fauna that straddles the Maine-New Hampshire border just north of the White Mountains. Recreational opportunities abound here year-round and include many miles of […]

Published
August 1, 2010

Fleming: Maine may get a shot at exclusive competition

For many of the 13 years that Cooper Firearms has held the One-Shot Competition in Montana, Gary Hamilton of Farmingdale has been something of a legend. Hamilton started going in 2004 only because he was going to carry Cooper rifles at his store, Neilson Sporting Goods. And it seemed like good business. Today the Maine […]
Published
August 1, 2010

Zip line parks openingat Sugarloaf, Sunday River

Sunday River and Sugarloaf will soon open their forest canopies to high riders – through the air, that is, via zip lines.
Published
August 1, 2010

Biking: Slow down and savor the trails

For many of us who tour around Maine on two wheels, the time in the saddle is all about the workout. How hard are you pedaling? How soon do you break a sweat? How many calories are you burning? But sometimes during these hot and steamy — not that we’re complaining, weather gods — summer […]
Published
August 1, 2010

Saltwater Fishing: Tackle-Busters Club adds to anglers’ bragging rights

Have you or will you catch that Maine state trophy fish? If so, welcome to Maine’s Tackle-Busters Club. First off, what is the Tackle-Busters Club? This is an elite “club” of saltwater anglers who have landed a Maine state trophy fish. Well, what is a trophy fish? Fish that qualify for Tackle-Busters are not necessarily […]
Published
August 1, 2010

Hiking: Waterfalls will leave you head over heels

The dog days of summer, that period of warm, sunny weather that we patiently wait for through the long winters, well, they’re here. The especially hot and muggy days can be tough, sweaty ones on the trail, however, enough to give hikers pause to consider whether a better choice might be to grab the canoe […]

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