Great information and stories about Maine wildlife
Tom Seymour knows more about Maine wildlife than anyone in our state, and his new book, Wild Critters of Maine, published by Just Write Books in Topsham, is a real treasure of both information about...
View ArticleDIFW will let you fish without a license
DIFW Commissioner Judy Camuso is opening fishing in our brooks and streams early, and will allow anyone to fish without a license. This is a great idea! Judy did this to encourage people, who are stuck...
View ArticleGood news from Senator Angus King
King’s Bipartisan Push to Address National Parks Backlog and Fund LWCF Gains Momentum Senator King, the Ranking Member on the Senate Subcommittee on National Parks, is a lead sponsor of the Restore Our...
View ArticleTroubling changes in the northern forest
Troubling changes in the northern forest This is a terrific and important column by my friend Sandra Neily who lives in Greenville. Sandy has been an environmental advocate for decades. The photo with...
View ArticleGreat outdoor activities for kids
DIFW has come up with some great outdoor activities and other ideas for kids. You can read about their suggestions here: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwHMjwVhBrQtZLLMrCSPwgvvqSL
View ArticleGreat projects win MOHF grants
One of the projects I’ve always been very proud of is the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, which was my idea when I worked for the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine. I recruited Maine Audubon as our partner...
View ArticleImportant info and discounts for Maine sporting camps
Here’s a great chance for you to help – and enjoy – one of our struggling Maine sporting camps. The Natural Resources Council of Maine has a great relationship with a group of our best sporting camps....
View ArticleYou’ll head to the Allagash after you read Allagash Explorer
One of my all-time favorite adventures was a trip down the Allagash. You probably know that the feds designated the Allagash as a National Wild and Scenic River, with lots of protection. I was very...
View ArticleKatahdin Woods & Waters National Monument by Eric Hendrickson
Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument by Eric Hendrickson is a fascinating history of the land designated as the National Monument. Before it was designated a national monument, I hiked and...
View ArticleCobscook Bay Project is awesome
I was excited to learn that the Butler Conservation Fund had purchased 14 properties from Whiting to Lubec on Cobscook Bay and built trails so the public can enjoy those beautiful places. My mom grew...
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