Pete Warner

There are few things that frustrate Maine deer hunters more than the Eastern coyote, but the furbearer is here to stay.

Although the ice is still slowly melting out of most lakes and ponds, there are some places where anglers are already testing the waters.

Sensing the coyote’s arrival, the startled bobcat bolts at breakneck speed. The coyote quickly wheels back around the rock to give chase.

Garrett Wilbur is an avid deer hunter who enjoys spending time in the woods near his home in Greenville, including looking for moose sheds.

This marks the 59th year of Maine’s so-called harbinger of spring, and you can catch the height of the action at Six Mile Falls.

"The number and size of the fish caught wound up being only an afterthought and the experience left us all yearning for the chance to do it again soon."

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Understand rules and options for Maine moose permit holders, including swapping, transferring and deferring permits due to illness or military service.

Knowing how to field dress a moose quickly and efficiently is an important skill to avoid contamination and spoilage.

Four of the state’s Wildlife Management Districts are in the North Maine Woods, a privately owned tract of 3.5 million acres.