Outdoors
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PublishedNovember 12, 2023
Ask Maine Audubon: Will we see snowy owls this winter?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2023
Hunting: When searching for deer, the answer is blowin’ in the wind
Wind, specifically wind direction, is a critical component of any deer hunt. More often than not, the deer will outwit the hunter.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2023
Hiking in Maine: Make the ‘8-Mile Wilderness’ an annual trek
Never heard of it? That's because the 8-Mile Wilderness is an imaginary place where hikers go to escape, bond with friends and have fun for a few days.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2023
Hunting: What to wear in the field? Consider what deer can see
Deer perceive colors differently than we do, so washing your clothes with standard laundry detergent could work against you while stalking deer.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2023
Birding: Focus conservation efforts on migratory hotspots
So many species can benefit from plans to identify the most important stopover areas and focus on preserving them.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2023
Ask Maine Audubon: Your home looks so good to woodpeckers and so many other critters
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2023
Hunting: See me, hear me, smell me … a deer does it better than you
The average success rate for deer hunters is less than 25%, and many can do better by knowing the strengths of an often-underestimated opponent.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2023
What’s up in November: Conditions will be good for the Leonid meteor shower
Jupiter will shine brightest early in the month, and a new comet will pass through the Beehive star cluster in Cancer the Crab.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
Birding: The fight against species extinction can start in your own yard
Improving our yards to benefit birds and other wildlife is a huge opportunity that we should be embracing.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
Hunting: Antler restrictions, mandatory or personal, can benefit deer and hunter
Of course, the goal is to get a deer, but greater restrictions can lead to a stronger herd and a larger quarry for a hunter.
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