Protect Your Ears While Hunting!

John O'Connor, an outdoorsman and blogger passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, has provided information about the dangers of hearing loss due to hunting. He provides us with some good hearing safety advice and gives us some recommendations about earplugs, earmuffs, and electronic earmuffs. You can read his article at the link below:

www.travel-maine.info/safety/hearingloss.htm

Prevent Hearing Loss While Hunting

John O'Connor, an outdoorsman and blogger passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, has provided information about the dangers of hearing loss due to hunting. The human ear is designed to take in approximately 65 DB (decibels) yet a gunshot produces approximately 160 DB. There is a danger of permanent damage to the ear if hearing protection is not used. John provides us with some good hearing safety advice and gives us some recommendations about earplugs, earmuffs, and electronic earmuffs. You can read his full article about hearing loss and hunting at the link below:

www.travel-maine.info/safety/hearingloss.htm

Hunting Guides in Maine

Hunting season is fast approaching in Maine.  If you are coming to Maine and you need a hunting guide then the link below will be helpful to you.

Hunting Guides in Maine

Moose Hunting Tips in Maine

Maine's moose hunting season will start on September 26, 2011.  Read some history of Maine's moose hunting season and also some tips for the first time moose hunter.  See "Outdoors in Maine: Maine moose season", The Sun Journal, September 18, 2011.  Read more about hunting in Maine.

Hunting in Maine

Hunting season is approaching here in Maine. While a month or so away now is the time to plan your trip to Maine for your hunting trip.  Find out more about hunting in Maine at the link below.


http://www.travel-maine.info/hunting.htm

Prediction for Maine Waterfowlers Hunting Season

A Maine guide, Bob Humphrey of Pownal, Maine, provides us with some insight on the upcoming Maine waterfowl hunting season (ducks). Read "Hunting: April showers improve odds for fall fowlers", The Portland Press Herald, September 18, 2011. Learn more about hunting in Maine.

Deer Herds in Northern Maine Diminishing

In northern Maine there is a decrease in the deer herds.  This is due to a number of factors that include loss of traditional wintering areas, growth of numbers of coyotes, and the average snow depth.  Read an article on this topic entitled "Deer no longer thriving in the north woods", The Portland Press Herald, October 31, 2010.

Learn more about hunting in Maine at the link below:
http://www.travel-maine.info/hunting.htm

October Hunting Season Now Gone

A writer shares his thoughts with us about hunting in October.  See "Goodbye October, I'll miss you", Fosters.com, October 31, 2010.  Read more about Maine and hunting.

Deer Herds and Coyotes in Maine

An interesting article has been posted about the growth of coyotes and the effect on deer herds in Maine.  Read "Hunting: Maine needs coyotes and deer", The Portland Press, October 31, 2010.  Learn more about hunting in Maine.

Youth Deer Day in Maine - Saturday, Oct 17, 2010

Maine's Youth Deer Day is fast approaching.  This is a special day dedicated to teenagers in Maine for deer hunting.  Read a news article with info on this special day for young hunters.  See "Hunting: Youth day keeps tradition alive", Portland Press Herald, October 17, 2010.

Best Time of Day to Hunt in Maine

What is the best time of day to hunt game in Maine?  A columnist and Registered Maine Guide, Bob Humphrey, tells us when to hunt.  Read "Hunting: So many options, and hunters can plan to enjoy them all", The Portland Press Herald, October 11, 2010.  See hunting in Maine for additional information.

Bear Hunting in Maine

When folks talk about hunting in Maine they usually are talking deer. However, Maine has great bear hunting as well.  It is estimated that the bear population in Maine is 23,000 and the annual bear kill each year is between 3,000 and 4,000.  Read more facts about bear hunting in Maine in "Bear hunt brings economic and biological benefits", The Portland Press Herald, October 10, 2010.

Maine Hunting Gear - By L.L. Bean

L.L. Bean, Maine's most famous outfitter located in Freeport, Maine has lots of gear for hunters.  Visit their web page for hunting gear at the link below:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/899?nav=gnro

List of Taxidermists in Maine for Hunting Season

Click on the link below for a listing of taxidermists in Maine.

http://www.travel-maine.info/hunting.htm

Maine Hunting Jokes

A Maine website has a few hunter jokes worth looking at.   See the link below:

http://maine-hunting-camp.com/huntfishjokes.html

Registration Stations for Maine Hunters

The link below will bring you to a listing of hunter registration stations in Maine.

http://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting_trapping/registration_tagging/stations/index.htm

News on Maine Upland Bird Hunting

A Maine guide has wrote an article about the prospects for upland bird hunting in Maine this coming fall season.  Read "Outdoors in Maine: Taking a good look at the upland birds", The Sun Journal, September 12, 2010.  Click here for more information about hunting in Maine.

Maine Hunting News

Are you looking for some Maine hunting news?  Maine Hunting Today is a website that offers all sorts of news about hunting in Maine.  See the links below.

Maine Hunting Today
http://mainehuntingtoday.com/news/

Hunting in Maine
http://www.travel-maine.info/hunting.htm

Tips for Bear Hunting in Maine

A blogger from Maine writes up some tips on bear hunting.  See "Bear Hunt Taken to the Extreme", The Maine Outdoorsman, August 26, 2010.  Click here for more information on Hunting in Maine.

How to Prepare for Hunting in Maine

A recent online news article discussed the preparation work that one should take to prepare for a hunting trip in Maine.  Some of the preparations include assembling maps and aerial photos for and planning, scouting for hunting locations ahead of time, and building your hunting blinds.

Read the full article here:

"Hunting: Prep work now surely will pay off later"
The Portland Press Herald
August 29, 2010
http://www.pressherald.com/life/outdoors/prep-work-now-surely-will-pay-off-later_2010-08-29.html