Celebrating Maine’s Moose Hunt Depending on which week the 3,135 lucky winners of Maine 2020 moose permits were drawn for, their season begins September 28, October 12, October 26 or (for districts centered in Bridgton and Belgrade) November 2. ... Keep Reading

Christi’s Loaded for Ruffed Grouse, and She’s Also Loaded for Bear! Ruffed grouse season begins September 26, 2020 and extends through the end of December, with a daily limit of 4 and a possession limit of 8. And if you are an experienced hunter ... Keep Reading

Judging a Bear’s Size; New State Record Togue; and “Introducing your Wife to Hunting”? Bear bait can be placed starting August 1st, and the general season runs August 31st through November 28th. What’s one of the biggest challenges for bear hunters? ... Keep Reading

Shark Fishing from a Kayak – “Go Big, or Go Home!” … plus A Day in the Life of an Allagash Ranger, Moose Hunt Preparation, Tales from a Bear Bait Site, and More! As our editorial team worked with new writer Grant Thompson on Grant’s July ... Keep Reading

We are all doing what we can for our readers during these challenging times, especially those who have been advised to stay at home or restrict their business activities. So here’s a link to the June 2020 issue of The Maine Sportsman, available to ... Keep Reading

Summertime – and the Bassin’ is Easy … plus Maine’s “Naked & Afraid” Starlet, Side-by-Sides, the North Pond Hermit and More! We Mainers are not about to let a few social distancing rules prevent us from getting outside and enjoying all our ... Keep Reading