Every now and then, I receive an email press release that makes my day. This is one such occasion. I received word this morning that John Ford Sr., the author of “Suddenly the Cider Didn’t Taste So Good,” has written … Continue reading
If you’ve driven by the public boat ramp on North Main Street in Brewer lately, you may have wondered why so many trucks have been parked there. After all, there’s no Atlantic salmon season on the Penobscot River any longer, … Continue reading
After a couple weeks of steady sunshine and the consequent spring green-up, it’s no surprise that the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has issued its annual warning, advising motorists to keep an eye out for moose in the … Continue reading
If you’re one of the thousands hoping to win a coveted moose permit in the state’s annual lottery, here’s a warning: You’ve only got a week left to enter. And if you don’t enter … your chances of going on … Continue reading
Back in 2011 I first told you about an ambitious cooperative project that sought anglers to survey (read that: fish, and keep notes) a number of remote ponds. Maine Audubon teamed up with Trout Unlimited and the Maine Department of … Continue reading
Animal Planet began airing episodes of “North Woods Law” in 2012, and the TV show that focuses on the Maine Warden Service has been a hit with Mainers and people “from away” alike. Though most of the folks I’ve talked … Continue reading
So, it’s wild turkey season, and what with the mild weather, I’m sure many of you already have tales that you’re itching to tell. Well, today’s your lucky day: I’m in the market for some good hunting stories, and I’m … Continue reading
Maine’s wild turkey hunting season is in full swing — Youth Turkey Day was last Saturday, all hunters can hunt until June 1 — and biologist Brad Allen said he expects hunters to have lots of success this year. Allen, … Continue reading
When our BDN Maine events crew started planning its first Outdoors Expo, those of us on the editorial side charged with writing outdoors stories were excited, to say the least. For years, the BDN has had a presence at other … Continue reading
Since I started working for this newspaper 20 years ago, I’ve written hundreds of thousands of words about a wide variety of topics. As a result, I’ve also received plenty of correspondence from readers. None of that feedback was as … Continue reading
