Study where you might hunt and the habits of the deer in the area and you might win this round.
Outdoors
Catch the final supermoon of the year, plus the Leonid meteor shower
The November supermoon will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend.
Ask Maine Audubon: The leaves can stay through the warmth of May
Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Hunting: When will the next rut happen? Same time next year
Hunters can use moon phases, temperatures and sunlight hours trying to determine when a deer will rut, but it’s much simpler than that.
On opening day of deer season, central Maine hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory
Hunters who got off to a quick, successful start to the season Saturday morning in areas around two new “Do Not Eat” advisory areas said they avoided the affected areas and were not concerned about contamination in nearby places.
Hunting: Knowing a few key ‘words’ might help bring that deer to you
Whether a grunt, bleat or blaat, vocalizations get a deer’s attention … and maybe cause it to flee.
Birding: While wonderfully unlikely, vagrant sightings thrilling in Maine
From the variegated flycatcher to the Steller’s sea eagle, birders seek out those how-did-that-species-get-here moments.
Hiking in Maine: There’s coastal beauty – and so many trails – from Kittery to Calais
An updated guide to the top day hikes on the Maine coast details the many hiking options, and much more.
Trail projects in Skowhegan underway as part of master plan
Somerset Woods Trustees, a nonprofit land trust, is working on projects at two local preserves, while other groups are planning more projects to develop a local trail network.
Ask Maine Audubon: ‘Doing less yardwork’ can have big impact on local biodiversity
Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.