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MDI town restricts garage access after bear sightings

by Carrie Jones, Bar Harbor Story September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

The town will place temporary barricades in front of the garage’s entryways and signs explaining why those barricades are there.

Outdoors Contributors

I wanted to shoot a bear. Here’s why I did.

by Dennis Corriveau, Outdoors Contributor September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Maine bear discovers the perfect napping spot

by Susan Bard August 31, 2026August 29, 2026

Bear baiting is a family affair in Maine

by Susan Bard August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Many Mainer hunters don't think it's ethical to shoot a bear with her cubs.

Many Maine hunters say shooting a bear with her cubs is unethical

by Pete Warner August 25, 2026August 24, 2026

He shot his first bear on opening day. It’s now a Maine archery record.

by Susan Bard August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

The largest bear harvested in Maine was 700 pounds. I asked the guide how they did it.

by Susan Bard August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

2 bear hunting myths you should ignore before your hunt this fall

by John Floyd, Outdoors Contributor August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

I hired a Maine guide in the past. Here’s what I’m learning about bear baiting on your own.

by Pete Warner, Outdoors Contributor August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Beloved black bear dies at Maine Wildlife Park

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

How to set up a successful bear bait site in Maine

by John Floyd, Outdoors Contributor July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

3 tips to judge black bear size before your hunt this fall

by John Floyd, Outdoors Contributor July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

A Maine couple spotted a moose. Then a black bear charged out of the woods.

by Susan Bard June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Black bears eat fawns, and this video is proof

by Susan Bard June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Police and Courts

Bears are showing up in a Maine beach town

by Christopher Burns June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Outdoors Contributors

I went on my 1st bear hunt in 1977. 2 years later, Maine ended spring bear hunting.

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

A black bear is wandering around Indian Island

by Christopher Burns April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Bears in Acadia — not tourists — are what MDI residents are talking about this spring

by Sabrina Martin April 17, 2026April 18, 2026

What to do if you encounter a black bear while hiking in Maine

by Sabrina Martin April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

University of Maine Black Bear Sports

UMaine hockey drops season finale but claims fifth seed for Hockey East tourney as BU loses

by Larry Mahoney March 7, 2026March 8, 2026