Outdoors

Published
June 6, 2010

Got Gear?

FITNESS EXPERTS frequently remind exercisers about the importance of hydration. Even beginner athletes know to pack water when heading out for a lengthy hike or bike ride. But most moderate exercisers don’t need complicated hydration systems. ONE SOLUTION is to consider waist-band systems that leave hands free and hold less than a liter of water. […]
Published
June 6, 2010

Boating: Human error expected as season gets under way

Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial beginning of boating season for many of us. But even some of the most experienced boaters might admit that it’s usually the Fourth of July before they really get the boating routine down to a science. The early part of the season — from mid-May through June — actually […]
Published
June 6, 2010

Fleming: Pettengill truly is an old farm that offers a brand new experience

For years Pettengill Farm was an unusual museum set beside the Harraseeket River. Situated on 140 acres of fields and woodland, the Pettengill Farm is a living postcard from a different century, less than two miles from the buzz of Route 1. This summer the Freeport Historical Society and locals plan to turn the 200-year-old […]
Published
June 6, 2010

Latti: To help a seal that looks abandoned, pick up the phone

If you spend time on the Gulf of Maine, no doubt you have seen seals popping their heads out of the water, sunning themselves on a ledge, or perhaps on a beach. And this time of year, there is a good chance you may see a seal pup. After all, it is estimated that each […]
Published
May 30, 2010

Ask an Outdoorsman: Planning the key to successful family camping trip

Q: What are some good family camping tips? A: First, you don’t have to “rough it” to enjoy camping. Most campgrounds offer space for your car and your tent on the same site. This car camping allows you pack all sorts of comforts while getting back to nature. In addition to the camping essentials such […]

Published
May 30, 2010

Hunting: Scenarios to ponder when reflecting on ‘interference’

Each year since the state’s first modern spring turkey hunt, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has asked all or some of the state’s hunters to complete a survey about their turkey hunting experience. One question asks: “Do you feel other hunters interfered with your ability to successfully harvest a turkey?” Before you […]
Published
May 30, 2010

What’s Up in June: We’ll see a brilliant show featuring Leo and Virgo

The month of June always marks the beginning of summer for us in the northern hemisphere. The summer solstice will happen at 7:28 a.m. June 21. The word solstice means “sun stands still” which is what it is appearing to do as it pauses for a day at the very apex of its yearly journey […]
Published
May 30, 2010

Birding: Blue beauties may be moving in

The warbler species in the genus Vermivora are small birds (4 to 41/2 inches long) with sharp, thin, pointed bills. The bill is a great tool for capturing small insects, spiders and other invertebrates. Vermivora means worm-eater, hardly an appropriate name for these birds unless one interprets worm to mean caterpillar. Two species in the […]
Published
May 30, 2010

Boating: Broker can help find best boat for you

The long, cold Maine winter can be tough on a boater, and everyone has a different strategy to get through the off-season. The more responsible might spend the winter taking classes or getting caught up on the house projects that got put off over the summer. Others keep occupied with winter sports like skiing or […]
Published
May 30, 2010

Allen Afield: Give anglers a test on safety and identifying fish

Occasionally, just for shock value, I tell folks the state should initiate a law forcing new anglers to pass a test before buying a license. This comment can make jaws drop and get hot-tempered people barking, but facts support such a move, beginning with this one: New hunters must take a course on hunting ethics, […]

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