The Maine Sportsman

06/20/2025

𝗠𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 ~ 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Come join us Saturday, June 21, at the High Peaks Outdoor Heritage Festival at the Farmington Fairgrounds! Return your Bingo card to us at booth #36 and win a prize!

06/11/2025

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05/27/2025

Striped Bass Arrive in Southern Maine! Plus lots more in our June 2025 issue!

Striped Bass Arrive in Southern Maine! Each spring and early summer, striped bass head north and east, swimming from the Chesapeake Bay, past New York and Connecticut, into Buzzard’s Bay […]

05/26/2025

On this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice and the courage of our heroes. 🇺🇸

04/28/2025

Brook Trout, Trail Camera Photos, and the Grand Slam Roster – a Perfect Trifecta!

Brook Trout, Trail Camera Photos, and the Grand Slam Roster – a Perfect Trifecta! We had fun putting together the May, 2025 issue of The Maine Sportsman, gathering information and […]

04/25/2025

Spring Hunting Season - Be Aware, and Stay Safe!

Get ready for some kids in camo sporting great big grins! April 26 is youth day for the Maine spring wild turkey hunting season. 🦃

The unmistakable smile of a youth turkey hunter isn't just about harvesting a bird. On their first turkey hunt, kids can learn how to be respectful land users, observe the natural world, and flex their hunting safety muscles. With you as their mentor, they'll build a sense of adventure, confidence, and lasting memories. Bird or no bird, that smile is the measure of a successful hunt!

The season opens to all hunters on Monday, April 28. Have more questions about spring turkey hunting in Maine? Visit mefishwildlife.com/turkeyhunt.

📸 provided by Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies

03/27/2025

Lures on the Cover, the Fish Stocking List Inside, and the Sportsman’s Show in Augusta THIS FRIDAY–SUNDAY!

Lures on the Cover, the Fish Stocking List Inside, and the Sportsman’s Show in Augusta! We’ll get to the stamps and the stocking list in a moment, but first things […]

03/20/2025

NEXT WEEK!!! 🥳 Check out the State of Maine Sportsman's Show page for more info!

03/14/2025

03/07/2025

GAME CAMERA CONTEST TIME!!! 📷

02/28/2025

🚨 Attention Snowmobilers: Sled Dog Teams on the Trails This Weekend! 🚨

As the Can-Am Crown Sled Dog Races take over the trails, we want to remind all snowmobilers to ride responsibly and share the trails safely with the amazing canine athletes and their mushers. Dogs and volunteers will traveling the trails in Northern Aroostook County from Saturday March 1st, through Tuesday March 4th.

Trail Etiquette for Snowmobilers:

✅ Obey All Trail Signage – Watch for “Sled Dog Race in Progress” and “Shared Sled Dog Trail” signs.

✅ Expect to See Dog Teams at Any Time – Be prepared, especially on turns and blind corners. Snowmobilers should expect to meet dogs at any time and in any situation! Dog teams will generally stay to the right side of the trail, but they take to the inside of all corners especially when it is a left hand trail curve.

✅ Slow Down & Pass Safely– If you meet an oncoming sled dog team, pull to the opposite side of the trail and reduce speed to 5 mph for a safe pass.

✅ Event Better—Stop & Enjoy the Moment! – If possible, stop your engine, grab your camera, and enjoy the a close up view of the Can-Am that not many people get to see.

✅ Lead Responsibly – Group leaders set the pace. A fast leader creates fast followers, increasing the risk of accidents. Keep it controlled and safe and keep your eyes out for dog teams.

🏆 The Can-Am Crown is the largest and most respected long distance sled dog race in the Eastern U.S. We welcome all snowmobilers to enjoy the event and the beauty of Northern Maine.

🐶 Please slow down, ride safe, and enjoy at its finest.

Dogs will be on these trails: https://trackleaders.com/canamcrown25

📸 If you capture an awesome moment, tag us and use !

02/24/2025

Celebrate Winter with Dog-Sledding, Ice Fishing and Snowmobiling … and the State of Maine Sportsman’s Show!

Celebrate Winter with Dog-Sledding, Ice Fishing and Snowmobiling … and the State of Maine Sportsman’s Show! Dog-sledding has been around for thousands of years. Inuits have historically used dog sleds […]