Windham and Gorham lead the state in the number of registered snowmobiles, according to registration data from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
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Hunting: Early days of sea duck hunting provided a new frontier
Times have changed, but the tradition remains alive in a different manner.
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Birding: Why do grebes eat their feathers?
A recent study suggests the main reason behind the odd practice is to help grebes process hard-to-digest insects and crustaceans.
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Out-of-state riders boost snowmobile registrations
Word has spread about northern Maine’s reliable snowpack and its network of trails, which have attracted more than 23,000 nonresidents last winter.
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Former ESPN, NBC anchor finds new calling
Gerry Monteux, formerly known by the on-air name Bill Patrick, is now a wildlife photographer in Maine.
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Hunting: Coyotes impacting Maine deer
As the deer population decreases, coyotes are thriving.
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Skiing in Maine: Improved slopes opening so unpack those skis
The emphasis has been on snowmaking as a new season comes into view.
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Bird feeding, done right, is a great for watching wildlife
Lots of myths and miscues can hurt your chances of helping birds.
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A day after hunting, Maine man rescues drowning buck from freezing lake
Justin Wyman let game wardens use his boat as they guide the animal to a boat landing and onto shore.
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What’s Up in December
Jupiter and Mars align, while the Geminid meteors will burn spectacularly.