For the past few years, bird hunters in northern Maine have enjoyed the best of times: Ruffed grouse have been most plentiful in the big commercial forests of Aroostook County. When this year’s upland bird hunting season kicks off on Tuesday, the state’s top bird biologist expects that trend to continue. Unfortunately, he also expects […]
Looking for a moose? If so — and if you’re among the lucky hunters who won a coveted permit during June’s permit lottery — chances are good you’ll be heading north when the state’s first six-day moose hunting sessions opens a half hour before sunrise on Monday. In all, a modern record 4,110 hunters earned […]
On Monday the BDN shared some big outdoor news: Elliotsville Plantation Inc., the company that oversees Roxanne Quimby’s lands in Maine, has decided to open up access to thousands of acres of northern forest. On 40,000 acres, that means that hunting will be allowed, effective immediately (or, more accurately, as soon as the “No Hunting” […]
A few weeks ago wildlife biologist Randy Cross was cautious when he described the conditions bear hunters might find in the Maine woods this season. After nearly two weeks of hunting, it seems that Cross’s prediction might be coming true. “Typically with bear hunting we have strong bait years and weak bait-hunting years,” said Cross, […]
In the coming days, the fall issue of Bangor Daily News Outdoors will hit newsstands around the region, and we hope you’ll pick up a copy and take a peak. And keep your money in your pocket: As always, it’s free. This is the seventh edition of the stand-alone, all-outdoors publication, and we’re pleased with […]
