2024 – It’s Time to Make Tracks Snowmobilers have been waiting patiently for many, many months – and when a pre-Christmas rainstorm washed away the snowpack, they had to wait a little longer. But now the air is cold and crisp, the lakes and ... Keep Reading
Maine Sportsman Readers Share Their Secret Flies – and How to Tie Them!
Innovative Maine fly-tyers create new patterns every year that become go-to flies. Then they give the flies to friends and family. Often, these creations are not widely shared, and are fished by only a chosen few. This is understandable, since if ... Keep Reading
How to Tie Sportsman Readers’ Special Flies
How to Tie Sportsman Readers’ Special Flies Alien Crab for Striped Bass Submitted by Victor Trodella Thread: Fine clear monofilament. Hook: Umpqua U401, size 1/0 Weight: Non-toxic dumbbell eyes (large, ¼” dia.). Crab eyes: ... Keep Reading
The December 2023 Issue of The Maine Sportsman
Muzzleloader-Hunting for that Elusive Snowy Buck The loud, dry autumn leaves are a thing of the past. Now, you’re walking almost silently through the woods, your boots making prints on the coating of fresh snow. Better yet – you’re on the track of a ... Keep Reading
The November 2023 Issue of The Maine Sportsman
Tag the White-tail Buck of Your Dreams This Season Opening Day of the rifle season on white-tail deer is a magic time. Weaving your way among the colorful hardwoods, you’ve lugged your shotgun and scouted the land, ostensibly hunting for grouse and ... Keep Reading
The October 2023 Issue of The Maine Sportsman
Upland Game Season – A Maine Tradition Upland game hunting is upon us! Ruffed grouse (in Maine, “partridge”) season starts September 30, 2023, and ends December 30 (a Saturday). Daily bag limit is 4; possession limit is 8. Partridge hunting starts ... Keep Reading