WILTON — The Maine Wildlife Conservation Council is holding a “Save our hunting heritage rally and pig roast” on Saturday, July 12, at the Wilton Lions Club/Legion Hall on Main Street. The rally is related to the Nov. 4 statewide referendum to ban bear baiting, trapping and hounding in Maine. The rally begins at 4 […]
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Maine officials release bear question language
PORTLAND — Officials say a November ballot question will ask voters if they oppose three methods of bear hunting except under certain circumstances. State officials released the ballot language on Thursday. It asks: “Do you want to ban the use of bait, dogs or traps in bear hunting except to protect property, public safety, or […]
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Nuisance bear trapped in Orono, taken to remote spot in Aroostook County
ORONO — A female adult black bear that is presumed to be one of four bears discovered in a hollow tree very close to a residence in March was successfully trapped Sunday evening and taken to a rural location north of Macwahoc on Monday morning. The bear, along with several others, had been making regular […]
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Ludlow watching closely as bear nears parade route
LUDLOW, Mass. — An unwelcome marcher was set to join Ludlow’s Memorial Day parade. Police were working Monday to contain a bear spotted wandering along the route of the parade less than 90 minutes before it was set to begin. Sgt. David Belanger said the bear, which weighs about 200 pounds, was spotted wandering at […]
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Bear encounters rise as hunt vote nears
PORTLAND — Maine’s black bears have emerged from hibernation and are pawing through garbage cans, birdfeeders and pet dishes, igniting a debate between hunters and conservationists about an upcoming referendum about the state’s bear hunt. A November ballot question could prohibit bear hunting with bait, dogs or traps. Maine is the only state that allows […]
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Tribes seek inclusion in proposed study exploring feasibility of more Maine casinos
AUGUSTA — After three bills designed to allow the development of tribal casinos were rejected, representatives of Maine’s Indian tribes in the State House are working to ensure the tribes’ gaming prospects are included in a study of the possibility of expanded casino operations in the state. The study is proposed as a forward move […]
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Long winter will affect Maine deer and ticks, but not bears
RUMFORD — A state wildlife biologist in Strong who monitors deer-wintering yards across Western Maine believes deer aren’t going to fare well through this prolonged, brutal winter. “This winter is not good for deer,” state biologist Chuck Hulsey said. “Deer are going to take a hit this year.” April 1 is the date when they […]
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Bear baiting opponents collect 78,528 signatures
AUGUSTA (AP) — A group that wants to ban bear hunting using bait, dogs and traps says it has submitted 78,528 signatures to the state. Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting said the secretary of state needs to certify only 57,277 signatures to qualify for the ballot. It says signatures were collected from 417 communities. Maine […]
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With polar bear attack behind him, grateful lawyer back at work
LEWISTON — Five months ago to the day on Christmas Eve, Matt Dyer woke to the shadow of a bear falling on his tent. The polar bear pulled him out by the neck and ran toward the water — and almost certain death for Dyer. “I guess I was just lucky, and lucky in many […]