It’s Whitetail Archery Time! There’s a breath of autumn coolness in the air, and the leaves of hardwoods are starting to turn. Archers and crossbow hunters are tuning up and sighting in their equipment, in the hopes of coming face-to-face with a ... Keep Reading

It's Moose Month! All over the State of Maine, moose hunters are out in the woods and clearcuts working to fill their tags. The Maine Sportsman’s September 2021 issue offers last-minute tips and encouragement, starting with our inspirational cover ... Keep Reading

Bear Season is Upon Us Maine’s bear season is upon us! Bait can be placed starting July 31; Youth Bear Day is Saturday, August 28; and the general hunting season begins on Monday August 30 and runs through Saturday November 27. Hunting over bait ... Keep Reading

Not Your Grandfather’s Kayak! “In the old days,” fishing from a kayak could be difficult and uncomfortable. You were low to the water. There was no place to store your rod and tackle. And that was that double-bladed paddle, always in the way. Well, ... Keep Reading

Eastern Brook Trout – Nature’s Work of Art! What is it about the Eastern Brook Trout that excites the early-summer Maine angler? The marbled vermiculation pattern along the back? The red spots haloed in blue, and the white-rimmed fins? The knowledge ... Keep Reading

Turkeys – Maine’s Largest Game Bird! Saturday, May 1st is Youth Spring Wild Turkey Day in Maine, and the regular season runs May 3 through June 5. Hunters in WMD 7 and 9 – 29 can take two bearded wild turkeys (including bearded hens, which are not ... Keep Reading