Outdoors

2 years ago

What’s my line?

Chances are pretty good that baby boomers will recognize this article’s title as the name of a very popular game show that was on TV from 1950 to 1967. Three celebrity panelists were allowed limited questions to determine the occupation of a contestant. During the second half of the show they were blindfolded and allowed […]

2 years ago

Coyote hunting aids deer population

I am not a big fan of coyotes. I am a believer in coyote hunting. Regardless of the fact that the coyote-deer situation is natural predation, Aroostook’s harsh winters favor the predator, and in the end that notably affects the deer herd in certain areas. Anyone who has seen a pack of coy dogs relentlessly […]

2 years ago

Snowmobile Trail Report, March 9, 2023

The temps Friday night are looking like they will go into the teens so this will certainly help clubs get trails ready for the weekend. 

2 years ago

The great bait debate

Experienced ice drillers know that certain lakes and varied species of game fish require particular live bait to produce consistent action.

2 years ago

Snowmobile Trail Report, Feb. 23, 2023

Mother Nature is seriously testing out how resilient County clubs are.  With the ups and downs of temperatures it has made grooming very challenging.

2 years ago

Super streamer patterns for spring

I’m not sure if it was the freight train sound of the wind or the incessant tapping of frozen flakes on my den window that made me lay down my tools and stare outside.

2 years ago

Snowmobile Trail Report, Feb. 16, 2023

As I type this report the temperature in Caribou is 46 degrees with water running everywhere.  This short-lived warm spell should not hurt us too badly.