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.
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Outdoors in Maine: Out in the turkey woods
Turkey hunting season is open through June 1. V. Paul Reynolds offers details of how hunters can register their harvests.
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Mild winter takes a toll on Maine’s outdoor sports, seasonal economy
The 2023-24 winter was devastating for the snowmobile industry and the communities that rely on visitors coming to enjoy Maine’s trails.
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Maine’s high court rules Sunday hunting ban is constitutional
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court disagrees with a Readfield couple who argued that the ban contradicts a ‘right to food’ amendment voters approved in 2021.
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Outdoors in Maine: Is the hunter an endangered species? Not in this state
V. Paul Reynolds writes that those who place value on the hunting legacy wonder and worry about the future of recreational hunting.
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Outdoors in Maine: Prospects are good for state’s deer hunt
V. Paul Reynolds writes that the 2023 season, which runs through Nov. 30, has all the signs of being productive for hunters in Maine.
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Outdoors in Maine: Hunters needn’t be overwhelmed by black bear jitters
V, Paul Reynolds writes that black bears aren’t as dangerous as portrayed in Hollywood, so overcoming the fear of them while on a hunt is a case of mind over matter.
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Outdoors in Maine: Will anyone fill the shoes of fabled trophy whitetail hunters like Larry Benoit?
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.
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Outdoors in Maine: Blood trackers provide best shot at recovering injured animals
The Maine chapter of the United Blood Trackers comprises seasoned, licensed trackers who, with the help of their trained tracking dogs, will help you find your critter, writes V. Paul Reynolds.
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Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food
A Readfield couple’s lawsuit contends the voter-approved ‘right to food’ amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.