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Hunting, Outdoors

Why the Maine wild turkey population won’t be hurting this spring season

by John HolyokeApril 25, 2019April 25, 2019

Turkey season kicks off on Saturday with Youth Turkey Day, a day set aside for junior hunters who have not yet reached their 16th birthdays.

Maine hunters could get to take more turkeys under proposed state plan

by John HolyokeMay 17, 2018

How Maine has managed its wild turkeys over the years

by John HolyokeMay 17, 2018

How Maine has managed its moose herd over the years

by Opinion Contributor May 16, 2018September 3, 2021

Wildlife biologists say Maine may need to shrink its moose herd to keep it healthy

by John HolyokeMay 16, 2018May 16, 2018

Maine’s wildlife biologists want to shrink the bear herd, but they’ll face some challenges

by John HolyokeMay 15, 2018May 15, 2018

How Maine’s bear management policy has evolved over time

by Opinion Contributor May 15, 2018May 16, 2018

Officials enlist Mainers’ deer knowledge to help manage the herd

by John HolyokeMay 14, 2018May 15, 2018

How deer management has evolved overtime in Maine

by Opinion Contributor May 14, 2018May 15, 2018

Maine has a new plan to manage its ‘big-game’ species. The rising bear population is a top concern.

by John HolyokeMay 9, 2018May 15, 2018