This is an important project that could use your support. You can join here: https://highpeaksalliance.org/become-a-member/ Here’s some information about the project. FARMINGTON – MeatEater, Inc., a media company based in Montana, held an auction last week to close out fundraising on the High Peaks Alliance’s (HPA) Shiloh Pond conservation project in Kingfield, Maine. HPA has […]
DIFW is proposing 142 new fishing rules, and has invited you to comment. I recommend that you focus on your favorite species and waters. You can check out the new rules, and submit your comments, here: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/news-events/rulemaking-proposals.html
Great news! DIFW has reopened their Wildlife Park. But you must have a reservation. This is an amazing place, located in Gray. We took our two young granddaughters there and they absolutely loved it. The park has a fantastic array of wild animals, including moose and deer, and lots of other animals too. Here’s info […]
The Fish and Wildlife Department urges you to hunt bears, because we now have 35,000. Here’s what they’re saying: Bear hunting is an exciting and challenging activity for both the novice and experienced hunter. It’s also a healthy source of tasty meat when handled properly. Although bear hunting can be time consuming and challenging to […]
The Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department wants your help with deer. Here’s their request. Do you enjoy watching deer? Do you want to help Maine’s biologists better understand the white-tailed deer population? Become a citizen scientist for the Maine Deer Spy pilot project! Volunteers are needed across the state and everyone can participate. Check this […]
It’s time to apply for an any-deer permit. You can do it here: https://anydeer.web.maine.gov/online/any_deer_lottery/
These stories are in my book, A Lifetime Of Hunting and Fishing, published by North Country Press. The tiny Central American country of Costa Rica could teach Maine a few things. Two million tourists a year drive the Costa Rican economy that employs half the working population. Their environment is their economy. Where have […]
When I saw the subtitle of Susan Poulin’s book, Finding Your Inner Moose, published by Islandport Press, I wasn’t sure I needed to read it. The subtitle said “Ida Clair’s Guide to Livin’ the Good Life.” And at age 71, I believe I’ve already lived the good life. Well, when I started reading the book, […]
Roger Lambert has lots of wonderful moose hunting stories and I am very pleased that he has published some of them in his book, The Great Maine Moose Hunt. Subtitled “Celebrating 40 Years of Modern Moose Hunting in Maine” it is all of that and lots more. Roger would tell me some of his amazing […]
One of my all-time favorite adventures was a trip down the Allagash. You probably know that the feds designated the Allagash as a National Wild and Scenic River, with lots of protection. I was very pleased recently to receive a copy of the booklet, Allagash Explorer, created to help you enjoy an Allagash adventure. A […]
