Outdoors

2 years ago

Lures and plugs for spring success

I guess it’s no surprise that I’m a devout fly fisherman. No matter what species, fresh or salt water; or what state, country or continent’s river, lake, stream or ocean I‘m visiting, I’d rather be casting a fly rod with some sort of feathered creation at the end of my line and leader. 

2 years ago

Eagle Lake pilot is Maine Game Warden of the Year

FORT KENT, Maine — Some people show up for work each day. Some people like Game Warden Jeff Spencer show up for work, rescue people and earn the 2022 Maine Game Warden of the Year Award.

2 years ago

What’s my line?

Chances are pretty good that baby boomers will recognize this article’s title as the name of a very popular game show that was on TV from 1950 to 1967. Three celebrity panelists were allowed limited questions to determine the occupation of a contestant. During the second half of the show they were blindfolded and allowed […]

2 years ago

Coyote hunting aids deer population

I am not a big fan of coyotes. I am a believer in coyote hunting. Regardless of the fact that the coyote-deer situation is natural predation, Aroostook’s harsh winters favor the predator, and in the end that notably affects the deer herd in certain areas. Anyone who has seen a pack of coy dogs relentlessly […]

3 years ago

Snowmobile Trail Report, March 9, 2023

The temps Friday night are looking like they will go into the teens so this will certainly help clubs get trails ready for the weekend. 

3 years ago

The great bait debate

Experienced ice drillers know that certain lakes and varied species of game fish require particular live bait to produce consistent action.