FARMINGTON — The Western Maine Audubon will present “Wind Over Wings,” a wildlife education program, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in the Roberts Learning Center, Room C23, University of Maine in Farmington. Hope Douglas, center founder, will present four live birds: a red-shouldered hawk, a great horned owl, a common raven and an eastern […]
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Keep Maine wildlife wild
Recently, it has been brought to our attention that many wild animals are put at risk by being fed commercial food. Though feeding wild animals seems like an enjoyable hobby for anyone who is thrilled by seeing them, it can be detrimental to all involved. Feeding wildlife can directly harm animals, or can put both […]
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On the right track: Winter reveals the wildlife around us
Most of the time, people are lucky to catch a glimpse of the wildlife around them. But in the winter, there are tracks.
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Sea mammal rescue group wants to call Harpswell home
HARPSWELL — On a sandy beach in Phippsburg last June, Lynda Doughty swaddled a week-old harbor seal pup in a pink towel and guided it into a dog crate. After checking for the tell-tale signs of abandonment — things like gum color, the presence of an umbilical cord and weight — Doughty had determined the […]
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National symbol spotted nesting in Washington
WASHINGTON — For the first time in nearly 70 years, the U.S. National Arboretum has a bald eagle that has laid eggs in a nest on part of its 400-plus acres in Northeast Washington. Officials at the arboretum said Friday that although they are not exactly sure how many eggs are in the nest, they […]
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Researchers assess Adirondack moose after die-offs
ALBANY, N.Y. — Moose die-offs in Minnesota and New Hampshire have led wildlife biologists in New York to launch a three-year study of moose in the Adirondack Mountains. “The aim is to figure out how many moose we have, where they are, what kind of habitat they’re using and whether the population is stable, declining […]
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As tagging stations report solid bait season, biologists say bears will head to dens soon
As what could be the final bear hunting with bait season comes to a close Saturday, representatives at tagging stations across the state say that it’s been a solid four-week hunt and they’ve seen some large bears. The general bear hunting season began on Aug. 25 and continues until Nov. 29; however, bait can only […]
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Bear trapping season begins 2 months before vote that could can the hunting method
PORTLAND — Bear trapping season begins about two months before a state-wide referendum that could ban the hunting method. The state’s bear trapping season runs from Monday to Oct. 31. Trapping bears is one of three hunting methods voters could choose to ban in a November vote. The other two methods are hunting with bait […]
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Night coyote hunting ends this weekend
PORTLAND — Night coyote hunting is coming to a close. Saturday is the final day of Maine’s wild dog hunting season this year. The hunt is closed from midnight Saturdays to 12:01 a.m. on Mondays, making Saturday the final full day. State officials say there are at least 12,000 coyotes in Maine. They live throughout […]
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Battle for bears: Maine hunting practices debate turns to science versus ethics
In a few months, the future of bear hunting in Maine will be in the hands of voters, and proponents from both sides of the debate are turning to science and ethics to convince residents how to vote. Passage of the referendum would ban popular bear hunting methods such as baiting, which proponents of the […]