There are no hard and fast rules in the woods when it comes to luring deer with a call.
Outdoors
It’s Worth The Trip: There’s a long trail a-winding in Cape Elizabeth
For those city-minded folks, exploring the Cape Elizabeth landscape is an ever-present option.
New electronic tagging system adds convenience to Maine’s deer hunt
On Youth Deer Day last weekend, 1,025 deer were shot – information that in the past wasn’t available for months.
Hunting: Managing deer herd is a daunting task
Winter habitat problems may lead to fewer any-deer permits in the next 15 years.
Camden mountain obstacle race a worthy test
More than 200 lined up to climb walls, carry sandbags and swing like apes.
Hiking in Maine: Take advantage of the National Trails System Act, and go take a hike
Celebrate the law’s 50-year anniversary and enjoy a great day outdoors.
Canoeing in Maine: Wayne’s wonderful on a fall day
Pocasset Lake and Pickerel Pond are great places to paddle this time of year, featuring vibrant fall colors and migrating birds.
Groups seek feedback for reshaping conservation after LePage leaves office
The governor often clashed with land-protection groups over Land for Maine’s Future funding, delayed some projects.
Warning about chronic wasting disease stokes fears of hunting decline
Meanwhile, Maine’s any-deer permits are at historic levels because not enough does have been harvested.
Birding: Adding departures to arrivals
A project takes on the difficult task of determining when migrating birds leave for the winter.