Monthly Archives: August 2017
Kill more bass and protect more brook trout
A lot of interesting issues were discussed at the most recent meeting of the Fish and Wildlife Advisory Council, the group that must approve all new rules governing hunting, fishing, and trapping. One of the most interesting parts of the meeting occurred when council members had the opportunity to raise any issues and ask any […]
Four fish and wildlife bills carried over to next year
The legislature carried four fish and wildlife bills over to the 2018 legislative session. LD 768 would establish a comprehensive fishing and hunting license, for those like me who dislike constantly having to purchase special permits for everything from turkey hunting to muzzleloading for deer. LD 1236 would add protections to our Heritage Water’s native […]
Marsden Hartley’s art is inspiring and you can see it at Colby College for free!
Marsden Hartley’s art – much of it depicting Maine’s beautiful outdoors – has always been a favorite of mine. And now, until November 12, you can see much of it for free at Colby College’s art museum. Linda and I recently enjoyed a guided tour of the Hartley exhibit at Colby, led by Maine artist […]
Look out bears! Hunting season starts today!
After Saturday’s youth-only day, the hunting season on bears starts today (August 28). Between 10,000 and 12,000 hunters are expected to get out after bears this year, the smallest group of all those seeking game animals. For example, 16,000 hunt turkeys. Of course, bear hunting is a major commitment, and much of it is done […]
Bad guides will be gone
Each day this week, I am posting columns about all the new laws and law changes that govern hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and other outdoor activities. Here is column number six. It’s all about significant changes in guides licenses. An Act To Authorize the Revocation, Suspension or Denial of a Guide License under Specified Circumstances Be […]
Every age group and outdoor activity impacted by these law “corrections”
Each day this week, I am posting columns about all the new laws and law changes that govern hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and other outdoor activities. Here is column number five. Lots of “corrections” in this one! An Act To Correct and Clarify Maine’s Fish and Wildlife Laws Be it enacted by the People of the […]
Lots of hunting and fishing laws changed
Each day this week, I’m posting columns about all the new laws and law changes that govern hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and other outdoor activities. Here is column number four, lots of law changes in this one act, proposed by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. An Act To Clarify and Enhance Maine’s Wildlife Laws […]
Big law changes for turkey hunters
Each day this week, I’m posting columns about all the new laws and law changes that govern hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and other outdoor activities. Here is column number three, all about turkeys. DIF&W gets more authority over turkeys This new law was the result of a bill that Senator Paul Davis submitted at my request. […]
More law changes – baiting and feeding deer, altering fish, and more
Each day this week, I’ll post columns about all the new laws and law changes that govern hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and other outdoor activities. Here is column number one. Moose Permits Selection procedure. Permittees are selected by a public chance drawing, except that a permit must be issued to any resident who is 7065 […]