It’s one of the most exciting programs in the state, recruiting and introducing women to our favorite outdoor sports. And now, Becoming an Outdoorswoman (BOW) wants to step it up by increasing its scholarship fund for participating women. Friends of … Continue reading →

The cider may taste funny, but John Ford’s book is even funnier! Retired game warden John Ford is at it again. Perhaps he is astonished at the success of his first book, Suddenly, the Cider Didn’t Taste So Good! Maybe … Continue reading →

We taped three new Wildfire TV shows on June 10 and talked about some hot topics. First up was Representative Mike Shaw, the House Chair of the legislature’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee. We ran through the list of what … Continue reading →

Anglers who possess their limit of fish may not accept additional fish as gifts. And anglers who give fish to others must label each and every fish with the anglers name plus the year, month, and day the fish was … Continue reading →

A lot of legislative fishing was done this session for wild brook trout, driven by the adoption of new rules by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to ban the use of live fish as bait on nine waters … Continue reading →

Gary LaPlante’s Buen Apetito Waterville restaurant is one of our favorites, partly because he offers amazing dipping sauces. Some of them have been available in Barrels Market in Waterville, but now Gary has hit the big time with a whole … Continue reading →

Does hunting and fishing have a future in Maine’s north woods? Or will it be all birding, biking, and hiking? Could be it’s all of those things, thanks to the Appalachian Mountain Club and others who are delivering these outdoor … Continue reading →

The Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine is leading an effort at the legislature for a Constitutional amendment that would ban citizen ballot initiatives on hunting and fishing issues. The measure, sponsored by Representative Ken Fredette, the House Republican leader, gained a … Continue reading →

A new brochure, titled “Welcome to the Maine Woods” and subtitled, “Tips to enjoy your visit” may hold the answer to this question. The brochure was created by Keeping Maine’s Forests, described in the brochure as “a proactive partnership representing large … Continue reading →

There’s a new sportsmen’s group in Maine. Let’s see if you can guess what it is, as I describe recent activities and interests of the group. At this year’s State of Maine Sportsman’s Show, this group was showing episodes of … Continue reading →