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A large lake trout stole this teen’s ice fishing trap. Seven hours later, he got them both back

When Cob van de Sande headed out onto East Grand Lake with family and friends during February vacation, one day of ice fishing didn’t begin exactly how he’d planned.

King says questions about national monument’s status settled after meeting with Trump’s acting interior secretary

Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said questions about the status of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument as a federal property appear to be settled after meeting Friday in Bangor with Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.

Legislative committee votes against Maine spring bear hunt

A bill that would establish a spring bear hunt in Maine failed to generate support in a legislative work session Monday, and the joint standing committee on inland fisheries and wildlife unanimously voted it “ought not to pass.”

Why these conservationists are feeling optimistic about Atlantic salmon

Two pieces of fisheries-related news were welcomed with enthusiastic responses by Atlantic salmon conservationists in Maine last week.

Biologists are wrestling with deer so they can study how they die

Deep in the Maine woods, crews of biologists, technicians and interns are busily “recruiting” new subjects who will help state wildlife officials better understand the role that winter severity plays on white-tailed deer mortality.

Rash of snowmobile crashes prompts call for riders to slow down, use caution

Maine game wardens were busy responding to a number of serious snowmobile accidents last weekend, and with substantial snow in the forecast for the coming days, wardens say focusing on snowmobile safety makes a lot of sense as more sledders will be hitting the trails.

What a rack! Unique antlers set Allagash buck apart

Spend a bit of time on social media, and you’re sure to find videos captioned with all kinds of bold claims.

Bear hunting, deer baiting among topics targeted by legislative bills

Earlier this week, in what has become an annual ritual, Maine political insiders began posting links to the initial lists of legislative bills — by title only — that have been introduced.

Here are three important Maine outdoors issues to watch in 2019

As we turn the calendar page and look ahead at what 2019 might look like for outdoors enthusiasts, it’s safe to say the goings-on in Augusta will provide plenty of news in the coming months.

Janet Mills nominates first woman to serve as commissioner of DIF&W

Gov.-elect Janet Mills announced Wednesday that she will nominate Judy Camuso as the next commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

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