How to tell the difference between splake and brook trout
First, the basics: A splake is a hatchery-produced hybrid created by crossing a male brook trout with a female lake trout.
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An ode to Maine ice fishing
“I love a perfectly rigged trap with a button threaded so I can place bait exactly where I want. I love precision amidst our harshest season.”
The surprising winter hunt that doesn’t require a license
“Antler shed hunting is a great way to spend time afield long after tree stands come down and ground blinds are packed away to await the spring gobbler season.”
Why right now is the time to buy a crossbow
If you’ve ever thought about buying a crossbow, now is the time to invest. New 2026 models are hitting dealers and leftover 2025 packages are discounted. There’s still time to get set up, sighted in and confident before spring gobbler and bear seasons. A few months of practice makes a big difference, and fall deer…
What Maine outdoors enthusiasts can discover in Iceland
“The terrain can feel otherworldly, almost like walking on Mars, yet in some ways it reminded me of Maine, with rugged mountains, rocky coastlines and remote wilderness.”
These Maine winter species are surprising even seasoned birders
“‘Now is the winter of our discontent,’ wrote William Shakespeare in ‘Richard III.’ Shakespeare was obviously a birder.”
Video: Winter sunset highlights snow-covered cliffs at Acadia National Park
This time of year the rugged coastal views offer a totally different experience from summer.
I hunt rabbits — but not for the meat
“That was the day I was hooked, not because they were chasing a hare, but because of the joy it brought them.”
You might spot these tiny insects on the snow this winter
“When you see what looks like black pepper scattered on snow or clustered on water, you are most likely looking at snow fleas.”
It’s hard to keep an ice-fishing tradition in the midcoast
“The last few years have been rough for the ice fishing community in our area of the midcoast region,” Chris Sargent writes.
My misadventures ice fishing on Jordan Pond include getting a lure stuck in my nose
“Partway out of the hole, the 5-inch lure unhooked from the togue, flew up toward me, and lodged perfectly inside one of my nostrils.”
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