Monthly Archives: September 2015

Moose hunting memories, meat part of a Maine tradition

In Ashland and Fort Kent and tagging stations scattered across the northern tier of Maine, successful hunters and curious spectators have spent the beginning of this week trading stories during the first week of the state’s moose hunt for 2015. Some onlookers stop by from just around the corner, while others travel much longer distances […]

‘North Woods Law’ stars to appear at Maine Wildlife Park on Saturday

Attention “North Woods Law” fans: If you’ve been looking for a chance to visit with your favorite local TV star, you’ll get that chance on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. Game wardens who appear in the Animal Planet TV show will be on hand at the park from 9:30 a.m. […]

Moose mania: Opening day set for Monday

Beginning this weekend, moose hunters will start rolling into the Maine woods to get ready for the first (of four) “opening days” of the multi-session hunt. According to the state’s moose biologist, the calendar will give first-season hunters an advantage they don’t always receive. “[The seasons] wind up a little bit later this year, because […]

BDN readers not impressed by elimination of minimum hunting age

In June, Gov. Paul LePage signed into law a measure that will eliminate the minimum age limit — currently set at 10 years old — of Maine hunters. What the practical age limit — 8? 6? 4? — will be remains to be seen. As of Jan. 1, it will be up to each child’s […]

Maine to eliminate minimum age for hunters. What do you think about the new law?

Each year — at our request, it’s important to note — proud parents send along photos of their young hunters after successful days afield. The sight of those kids, some as young as 10 years old, have rankled some BDN readers who claim that allowing children to hunt teaches them the wrong lessons. By contrast, […]

Fall fishing, foliage will pick up soon

We’re less than a week from the official beginning of autumn, and though our afternoon temps aren’t feeling very fall-ish, it won’t be long before we’re enjoying all the season has to offer. Many folks will tell you that fall is their favorite Maine season; if you’re an outdoorsy type, you may be a member […]

Beware sweet-tempered, pregnant dogs; or, why we’re buying another puppy

When my wife and I took a pleasant drive down to Grand Lake Stream a few weeks back, we were not in the market for a new puppy. At least, as far as I knew we weren’t. But over the course of a half-hour, all that changed. And I’m happy — if somewhat surprised — […]

Through the eyes of a child: Taking stock of those special Maine moments

Each summer, family and friends have gathered at Beech Hill Pond in Otis, where we’ve basked in the sun, splashed in the water, and made memories that are still vivid, even as time rushes onward.   My family and I appreciate those days. Cherish them, even. At least, I’d like to think we do. But […]

Send us your bear-hunting stories and photos!

Bear season began more than a week ago, and I’m seeing Facebook traffic that indicates many hunters are enjoying success even though biologists say there’s plenty of natural food in the woods. As always, we’re interested in hearing your tales and looking at your photos. If you’ve got a bear-hunting story, please drop me a […]

Any-deer permit list to be released this afternoon

For deer hunters hoping to win a coveted any-deer permit for this year, today’s your lucky day … or, it might be. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will release the names of the 28,770 hunters who will receive those permits. Those hunters will be allowed to shot an antlerless deer in a […]