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Facing iffy ice conditions, Moosehead derby organizers pivot to two-week format

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor In years when the weather is finicky, the state’s largest lake — Moosehead — can take its sweet time making ice that’s safe enough to travel on.

What you need to know about wildlife bills DIF&W is supporting

By George Smith The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has submitted seven bills to the Maine Legislature.

Youth sports can be played in Maine counties with ‘yellow’ designation

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Applying coronavirus-related guidelines for community sports around the state has spawned some confusion since the outset of the pandemic in Maine last March — and it continues.

Last fall’s moose hunters enjoyed highest success rate since 2012

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Early season weather that was more fitting for a day at the beach than a Maine moose hunt didn’t slow the state’s hunters last fall.

State may try to reduce moose population to reduce tick effects

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Maine wildlife biologists are hoping to launch a research project that will reduce the moose population in a small study area in order to learn if lower population densities will lead to fewer winter ticks on the animals and a healthier overall herd.

How to stay safe while snowshoeing and winter hiking

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Hiking during the winter in Maine can be a great way to experience the beauty of the season, with its crisp air, sparkling snow and whimsical ice formations.

KC’s Country Store Youth Deer Contest winner

Photo courtesy of KC’s Country StoreYOUTH DEER WINNING PRIZE — Ben Lackey, 11 of Parkman, is the 2020 KC’s Country Store Youth Deer Contest winner.

‘Through Woods & Waters’ rivals Thoreau

Laurie Apgar Chandler is the first woman to solo paddle the entire 700 miles of the National Forest Canoe Trail.

I’ve never met a fish worth dying for

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor For several years, I’ve greeted all early season ice fishing invitations with the same response.

Maine bear harvest in 2020 was the 5th highest on record

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The state’s lead bear biologist said a dry summer, a lack of natural foods, and increased hunter participation all contributed to the highest bear harvest in 15 years in 2020, and the fifth-highest total of bears tagged since the species was first classified as a big game animal in 1969.

Coach comes out of retirement to lead champion Greenville girls basketball program

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff Tom Morong spent 25 years coaching girls basketball teams in southern Maine, but he didn’t anticipate getting back into coaching when he and his wife Deanne retired and moved to Monson a few years ago.

The high school basketball schedules are set, but when will the games begin?

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Fort Fairfield is scheduled to host Easton in a season-opening boys basketball game next Monday.

Law hired to replace longtime Foxcroft Academy wrestling coach

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy has reached into its rich wrestling tradition to hire former Ponies’ standout Brooks Law as its new head coach.

PRYMCA pool reopening planned for middle of the month

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Regional YMCA officials want to share an update on the status of the facility pool, CEO Deb Boyd wrote in a message posted on the organization website and social media pages.

Three clinics will help people take the ‘next step’ toward hunting success

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has unveiled a series of three clinics designed to help hunters continue to make progress in their hunting journey.

Track league plan will allow athletes to compete in meets with events at different venues

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff A month ago, Jacob Reed thought experiencing his first practice with the Foxcroft Academy indoor track team this winter was no better than a 50-50 possibility.

Insect engineers working to stop spread of disease

The Maine animal stories that you loved the most in 2020

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor This year has been a challenging one for all of us, but 2020 has been a good one for our animal stories.

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