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The annual lottery awarded an all-time high number of permits this year.

by Associated Press September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

Maine’s annual deer permit drawing is scheduled for later this week, signaling the start of some of the state’s fall hunting seasons.

by Bob Humphrey January 5, 2020December 30, 2019

While deer hunting season is done, the “shed” season, when you can find and collect antlers, is just getting underway.

by Bob Humphrey December 15, 2019December 13, 2019

Waterfowl season lapses into the new year along the Maine coast, and snowshoe hare season runs through March 31.

by Bob Humphrey December 8, 2019December 5, 2019

Pride, remorse, emptiness and regret are among the emotions as the season ends.

by Bob Humphrey December 1, 2019November 30, 2019

Deeper snow and bitter cold during early December can present a greater challenge for deer – and for hunters.

by Bob Humphrey November 24, 2019November 21, 2019

The quantity and distribution of acorns each fall – a favorite food of deer – will have an impact on how and where you hunt.

by Bob Humphrey January 27, 2019January 26, 2019

Here are some things to think about.

by Bob Humphrey January 20, 2019January 18, 2019

With ever more bears, and ever more human-bear encounters, the answer is yes.

An electronic tagging system gives biologists data just days after the end of the firearm season.