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Published
May 30, 2010

GOT GEAR?

SPINNERBAITS, with their flashy wire-framed bodies, always seem to get tangled with other lures in your tackle box. Some can become bent and deformed if piled in the box with other lures. PLANO HAS come up with three models of tray boxes for spinnerbaits. The spinnerbaits go into the compartment with heads down and the […]
Published
May 30, 2010

Freshwater Fishing: Heat causing decline in brook trout, salmon fishing

The hot, dry summer weather that has delighted most folks in Maine means a sad end to the fast fishing as water temperatures warm and fish head to cooler waters. Last week state biologists reported brook trout and salmon fishing was still going well in some parts of Maine. So get it while it’s good […]
Published
May 30, 2010

race ya.

Tiny East Grand High School is BIG on the outdoors, with its popular outing class and yearly challenge to students and public alike to compete in a grueling adventure race.
Published
May 30, 2010

Fleming: Smith stepping down, but hardly going away

Last week George Smith announced his retirement from his work as lobbyist for the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine to a chorus of grumbling (or perhaps cheers) from many opponents. It’s no secret many in the outdoors community resented how Smith fought to change fish and hunting laws in Maine during his 18 years at SAM. […]
Published
May 30, 2010

Outdoors Dispatches

WELLS Summer weekend events lined up at Carson Refuge The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge will host special nature programs at 10 a.m. each Saturday and Sunday through mid-August. Programs are free and open to the public, with each program lasting 30 minutes to an hour. Refuge staff will lead guided walks along the Carson […]

Published
May 24, 2010

L.L. Bean to host moose lottery in June

The drawing of names will be held under the moose lottery tent near L.L. Bean's hunting and fishing store.
Published
May 23, 2010

Hiking: Celebrate precious paths by lending a hand

In 1993 the American Hiking Society planted the seedling, so to speak, in the trails community by launching an event called National Trails Day. The idea was to focus attention on our nation’s trails, to acknowledge their importance for all Americans and to thank trail supporters and volunteers who help build and maintain them. National […]
Published
May 23, 2010

Connecting with the land

A midcoast land trust's atypical events seek to give people a deeper understanding of the beautiful St. George River valley.
Published
May 23, 2010

Trail & Error: Count on kayaks tipping, learn skills to stay safe

Highland Lake stretched out in the late afternoon sun like a drowsy sunbather, tiny waves rippling its surface like goose bumps. There was little movement, other than the water jostling at the edges of my kayak while I floated there, my paddle resting across my lap. Splendid scenery, splendid kayaking conditions. So I inhaled one […]
Published
May 23, 2010

Outdoor Dispatches, May 23, 2010

DAMARISCOTTA Free pumpkin plantlets to be given out today Bring your own bucket and collect a free Atlantic Giant pumpkin plantlet and compost at the Pumpkinfest & Regatta plantlet giveaway from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Pinkham’s Plantation, 431 Biscay Road. Award-winning giant pumpkin growers Bill Clark, Buzz Pinkham, Tom Lishness, Curt Crosby […]

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