The process was slow, writes V. Paul Reynolds, but Maine now allows the use of crossbows in most situations that only bows and arrows were previously permitted.

V. Paul Reynolds writes that the 2023 season, which runs through Nov. 30, has all the signs of being productive for hunters in Maine.

Benoit, who died 10 years ago, and other legendary New England buck hunters are aging or passing on, and V, Paul Reynolds writes that there don’t seem to be any heirs apparent.

Hunters must always weigh the risks before taking a shot. V. Paul Reynolds says the best philosophy is, “If in doubt, don’t.”