To conceal their nests, most waterfowl species utilize the cover of cattails, reeds and willows common to warm-water ponds, bogs and marshes. Taking precaution to higher levels, however, several …
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Obviously, the Penobscot River Restoration Trust’s plan to install a fish bypass at the Howland Dam has created a spate of public controversy. The contention of those opposed to the plan is that …
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Easing into a cedar swamp, the hunter stopped and crouched as the yodeling of the beagle swung toward him. Aware that a sudden movement or sound would turn the snowshoe rabbit — varying hare, …
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If I were asked to name Maine’s most outstanding outdoors writer, past or present, my immediate answer would be the late Bill Geagan. Furthermore, I’d say my opinion is shared by readers who …
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The way I see it, making New Year’s resolutions is like fishing with frayed leader. That, however, isn’t the only reason I’ve turned to making what I call New Year’s intentions. Let’s just …
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Considering the wariness of white-tailed deer, you’d think hunters hereabouts would have realized the advantages of tree stands way back along. Think about it: deer can’t smell scent drifting …
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Time was when a string of Clorox jugs would toll eider ducks. But allowing that for the past 20 years or so the popularity of guided sea duck hunts has risen like a full-moon tide, that time has …
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Anglers hoping to enter the Penobscot River Striped Bass Tournament (June 21-July 26) are wondering if the fish took a wrong turn somewhere. Normally, runs of stripers - "schoolies" for the most part …
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Like many bird hunters who receive senior citizen discounts, I've noticed that my dog's bell doesn't ring as clearly as it did back along. Allowing that I had become a bit tone deaf, I took the …
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