The move comes after a rise in nuisance complaints and a decline in trapping.
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Maine archers head out to hunt deer
The bow and arrow hunting season runs until Oct. 28.
Hunting: The odors that never grow old
So many outdoor smells can bring back memories to cherish.
Hunting in Maine: Hunters helping control goose population
Shifting migratory trends have led the Canada goose to become a nuisance.
Maine’s black bear hunting season set to begin
The season starts Monday and ends Nov. 26.
Maine to kick off bear hunt with youth hunting day
Hunters younger than 16 kick off the season Saturday.
Under new law, bow hunters required to have archery license, safety course
Bow hunters will no longer be allowed to hunt with a firearm license.
Federal ban on predator hunting in wildlife refuges causes stir
Regulations to prevent bear baiting and killing wolves and pups in dens disturb Alaskan traditions that allow ‘intensive predator management.’
West Paris fire chief facing charges connected to 2015 hunt
Norman St. Pierre is accused of destroying a no-trespassing sign and firing a gun within 100 yards of a home.
Deirdre Fleming: Maine Outdoor Challenge is a charity event that teaches skills
The event, held at L.L. Bean’s Discovery School campus, is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine.