Lessons Only the Outdoors Can Teach

Lessons Only the Outdoors Can Teach

There are lessons out there that aren’t taught in any public school classroom, lessons that only a good parent can provide. And then there are lessons that only time spent outdoors can teach us. The Ides of August have come and gone, the fellowship of the orange cloth...
Maine Tips for 2020 Deer Hunting Season

Maine Tips for 2020 Deer Hunting Season

The Maine deer hunting seasons are fast approaching. Take advantage of record high permit numbers and apply for your any deer permit today. Deer numbers in Maine are high in 2020, particularly in southern and central Maine where deer are as numerous now as they’ve...
Tips for Safe, Successful Archery Hunts

Tips for Safe, Successful Archery Hunts

How to prevent injuries and prepare for a safe, successful archery hunt this season The general-season archery bull elk permits (which are unlimited) went on sale online on July 16. That archery hunt and the buck mule deer archery hunt begins Saturday, August 15 and...
How to Plan a Successful Fishing Trip

How to Plan a Successful Fishing Trip

Having a successful fishing trip depends on how you plan for success. Planning will help regardless if your goal is to catch a state record fish, or escape from chores for the day. Remember that some days we catch fish on bare hooks, while others days we just go...
Simple Setup: All You Need to Start Fishing

Simple Setup: All You Need to Start Fishing

The truth is that a stick, string, hook, weight and optional bobber is all it takes to have a fun evening of fishing at the lake. Visit any fishing tackle store and you might be overwhelmed with the selection of what is “required” to go fishing. There are lures, jigs,...
Tips for Tying the Perfect Fishing Knots

Tips for Tying the Perfect Fishing Knots

A well-tied fishing knot can make the difference between a great day and heartbreak. For a new angler, landing a nice fish knowing the hook is secured by a strong knot is a satisfying feeling. On the other hand, losing that same fish with a subpar knot is...
Puppy-Training Tips from the Pro

Puppy-Training Tips from the Pro

Legendary dog trainer, Al Brenneman, promoted a simple, straightforward, common-sense approach to starting a puppy in the field. The best part of doing what I do is the cast of characters it’s allowed me to rub elbows with along the way. In other words, it’s the...
Spring Fishing Tips from Maine’s Biologists

Spring Fishing Tips from Maine’s Biologists

Spring is here and so are the fish. Maine’s biologists offer 6 tips for success on the water this season. 1. Keep water temperature in mind. Cold temperatures mean the fish are still moving a bit slow, so your lure or bait should move slow as well. Take your...