I received some fantastic news on Tuesday when the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife issued a press release announcing this year’s winner of the Wilmot “Wiggie” Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award. This year’s honoree: Matt Libby of Libby … Continue reading
When Maine turkey hunters head into the woods in the coming weeks, state officials have advised them to be on the lookout for birds that have been infected with a virus that causes lesions on the turkey’s head and leg. … Continue reading
The house doesn’t sound the same anymore. It doesn’t feel the same, either. Gone are the high-pitched sound of toenails on the kitchen hardwood — we called them “tippy-tappies,” — that told my wife and I that our four-legged son … Continue reading
Each year anglers flock to the Piscataquis River to take advantage of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s ambitious fish-stocking efforts near Guilford and Dover-Foxcroft. Anglers should be aware, however, that the DIF&W is not the only agency stocking … Continue reading
Kyle Ravana has spent the past month settling into his new job as the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s top deer biologist. Aiding him in that transition is this fact: The man who previously held that job is … Continue reading
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife officials announced on Tuesday that Wdn. Capt. Chris Cloutier has been sworn in as the department’s new game warden major or deputy chief of the Maine Warden Service. Cloutier assumes … Continue reading
There might be lots of ice and snow covering your local stream or river. There might be cold weather and snow and sleet forecast for the next couple of days. But in Dale Cross’s world, come the end of March, … Continue reading
There’s still snow on the ground and ice fishermen are still out there on frozen lakes and ponds, but this morning, I’ve got some good news. First, the sun is shining … at least, for now. Second, Old Town Canoe … Continue reading
Yesterday I told you about a great fly-tying class that the Penobscot Fly Fishers will offer on April 7. Today, I’m happy to report that the club will hold stage another event later that month that may be just what … Continue reading
If you like to tie flies and you’ve been looking to add some new skills to your repertoire, the Penobscot Fly Fishers have just the class for you. The club will host a trolling streamer fly class on April 7 … Continue reading
