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Posted on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 by Maine Sportsman
If you expect the October issue of The Maine Sportsman to be full of deer hunting information, then you won’t be disappointed. Our regional columns are full of specifics about where to find whitetails, along with plenty of how-to advice. We also have two special deer hunting features, one about tracking big woods bucks, and another detailing the much higher deer densities found in the southern half of the state.
But we haven’t neglected those who love to fish in the fall either. You’ll find excellent information about stripers, brookies, browns, landlocks and bass in this issue, all provided by writers who really know Maine fishing
Now, add to that mix all the great extras you find in each issue such as the tide table, sunrise/sunset times, cartoons, fly of the month and plenty more.
It’s for sure October is a busy time for sportsmen, but if you can find some time to spend with this month’s issue of The Maine Sportsman, you’re bound to find something that helps you have more fun in the great outdoors.
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Posted on Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 by Maine Sportsman
Every month our writers strive to bring you lots and lots of useful information. And, man, have they done an outstanding job with the September 2011 issue!
This issue offers a cornucopia of advice and information, ranging from when to hang a deer tree stand, to a fabulous new ATV multi-purpose trail in the Millinocket area, to explaining the complex rules governing who needs to register to fish in salt water.
There is a wealth of information about September fishing hot spots, as well as the techniques to catch them. Whatever kind of fish you’re after, you’ll find it covered here: stripers, mackerel, bass, perch, pickerel, togue, and landlocked salmon included.
This is our annual shooting sports issue and you’ll find features on the best deer rifles for trophy bucks and great advice about accessories to make your rifle shoot better.
Naturally, all the usual great features are in the issue too: the Almanac with tides and sunrise/sunset tables, the Maine Wildlife Quiz, a listing of current hunting and fishing seasons, and even a couple of outdoorsy cartoons.
We top that off with lots of ads about products and services of interest to sportsmen. Here you’ll find the best sporting camps and outfitters and everything from ATVing to trapping supplies.
So grab a copy and spend some time with Maine’s long-running publication devoted to bringing the best of Maine’s outdoors.
Categories: General
Posted on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 by Maine Sportsman
The August issue of The Maine Sportsman is special. Maybe a better way to say that is the August issue is full of special features on both fishing and hunting topics.
For those interested in bear hunting, we’ve got a special feature on the best bear baiting techniques to draw in those ever-so-wary big bruins.
Upland game enthusiasts will want to read the special article about the benefits of hunting with a close working flushing dog.
Saltwater fans should focus on our special feature on fishing for a greatly improved population of codfish and another about techniques for taking bluefish in August.
Added to those specials is a report on what has become a serious question for the Fish and Wildlife Department: How many moose are there in the State of Maine?
That great Special Feature lineup is all added on top the usual array of columns and features you’ll find in every issue of The Maine Sportsman. We’ve got regional reports that go from Aroostook to Washington counties and columns that subjects ranging from guns to paddle sports.
Thinking about all that great outdoor reading, I guess it really is fair to say that the August issue of The Maine Sportsman really is special.
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Posted on Monday, June 20th, 2011 by Maine Sportsman
Whether you hunt or fish, the July issue of The Maine Sportsman is packed full of great articles. Of course, if you do both, it’s a virtual cornucopia!
For instance, there are not one, but two articles about fishing for big sharks, plus a large directory of charter boats and a new listing of saltwater bait dealers.
On the hunting side, we’ve got special features on both moose and bears, plus lots of ads by the best guides and outfitters for both of these specialized hunting activities.
Other features this month include two big game grand slams and an excellent article focused on the boat launch available on beautiful Schoodic Lake.
Naturally, the July issue also has a fact-filled Almanac section, including both sunrise-sunset and tide tables. Our regional reports provide plenty of where-to and how-to information on the top two angling targets of the summer months: smallmouth bass and lake trout.
Summer is a busy time for sportsmen, but taking a couple of hours to read the July issue of The Maine Sportsman is an investment that pays off big in more fun and excitement!
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Posted on Monday, May 23rd, 2011 by Maine Sportsman
It’s Green All Right
As summer races toward autumn, fields turn golden and trees take on a ragged look, but in the sixth month, Maine is green all right – as lush as Ireland ever gets, thanks to June rains and cool temperatures.
Fishing offers excitement and more excitement as folks cast to black bass on spawning beds, brook trout in backwoods ponds, landlocked salmon and brookies in rivers and saltwater species such as stripers and mackerel in tidal rivers and the coast.
Kids and general anglers cast to pickerel, pan-fish such as yellow perch, sunfish and white perch now and often eat their catch. And did we say hornpout fishing?
Groundfish are coming back and party boats do a brisk business between June and September as folks jig for cod, haddock and more, often getting a huge pile of fillets while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow anglers.
Automobile camping, canoe tripping and backpacking pick up now as kids get out of school, and reservations at campgrounds make sense to insure a spot for the night or week.
Hunters shoot clay pigeons, rifle targets and arrow butts now, perfecting shooting skills because hunting seasons lie just around the corner. Archers combine shooting practice in the woods with scouting.
Canoeing and kayaking draw lots of participants now, particularly kayaks. These days, nine out of 10 crafts sold at canoe-kayak businesses are kayaks. Who’d have thought that in a state like Maine that calls itself canoe country?
There’s plenty going on all right, including bicycling, hiking, gardening, gathering wild foods and a jillion others too numerous to mention because summer in Maine is a busy place for the outdoors.
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