Even in the cold winter months, Maine’s wildlife is active and Karl Ramsdell is there to capture it.

Ramsdell shares some of his best winter photos and videos, including one animal he’s been hoping to capture for a long time.
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What’s happening to Maine’s deer wintering areas — and why it matters

By David Irving A recent Bangor Daily News Outdoors column about feeding deer in winter generated a lot of discussion among readers. Many people want to help deer survive Maine’s harsh winters and ...
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Students compete in SkillsUSA Maine competition

Hundreds of students from across Maine are putting their skills to the test this week during the annual SkillsUSA Maine competition.

A Life-Changing Discovery, an Unlucky Fisherman, and the Greatest Tuna Fight of All Time

This is the backstory of Harry Alfandre, the unlucky Montauk fisherman who revolutionized tuna fishing on the East Coast.

Maine’s catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

Maine’s catch of lobsters has declined for the fourth straight year as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean.
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Here are Maine’s 2026 moose permit numbers by hunting zone

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has set the number of moose permits for each wildlife management district for the 2026 hunt. The ...