The state has awarded more than 4,000 permits for this fall’s moose hunt. You can search the database by name or by town.
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Moose lottery resumes this year as a daylong festival Saturday in Jackman
The annual hunting-permit drawing, which was done virtually the last two years, includes moose seminars, art and fanfare.
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Hiking in Maine: Take an enchanting hike on Coburn Mountain
The mountain, site of the former Enchanted Mountain Ski Area, offers spectacular views of northwestern Maine and even mountain peaks in Canada.
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Beaches get a little more crowded as piping plover activity picks up
Last year, 125 pairs of the endangered shorebirds nested here, and 2022 looks like it will yield another record high, according to Maine Audubon.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Targeting pests can impact any other species in the area
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Even anglers who embrace catch-and-release are alarmed about PFAS in fish
The state’s recent advisory about high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in fish in some bodies of water has anglers worried – even if most don’t eat their catch.
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Hiking in Maine: Plenty in Pittsfield, with a good pit stop after a hike
There is so much more the Pittsfield than just an exit of Interstate 95, starting with a stroll along the Sebasticook River.
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Hunting: Success is often the result for making the best possible decisions
Many decisions you make over the course of a turkey hunt could be the wrong one, and then the turkeys win again.
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Cyclists are in search of scenic routes, but safety is paramount
A lack of shoulders can make cycling on roads treacherous, but veteran riders in Maine find safe and picturesque routes.
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Birding: Welcoming the return of the ruby-throated hummingbird
The ruby-throated hummingbird – the only hummingbird to breed in eastern North America – comes to Maine after a winter spent between southern Mexico and western Panama.