Field Dressing a Deer The wind was light, but the air was cold as I walked from my tree stand to where I had hit the big buck with an arrow. I saw the arrow go through the animal’s body and knew it was a good solid hit the minute I released. Most bow hunters have the feel of a good shot or of a bad one, you just know if the arrow was released properly and you know if your form was good as well. In this case, I knew I would soon have meat on the table.
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Maine IFWC Considers Deer Season on Marsh Island 10/22/08
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Roland "Danny" Martin is giving considerable thought to an Old Town City Council's decision to support a limited deer reduction season on city-owned land. [Comments?]
US Sportsmen's Alliance Fighting for Hunters Rights 10/16/08
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation has filed to represent sportsmen in yet another lawsuit brought by animal activists seeking to eliminate hunting, fishing and trapping wherever endangered or threatened species exist. [1 Comment]
Maine Advises Hunters of Changes 10/03/08
Hunting and fall fishing seasons are underway in Maine, and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife wants hunters and anglers to be aware of rules and agency initiatives in order to have a safe season. [Comments?]
Maine Any-Deer Permit Lottery Complete 09/17/08
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife conducted its annual Any-Deer Permit Lottery and is granting 51,850 permits to current hunting license holders. [Comments?]
Maine DIFW Advisory Council has New Chairs 06/20/08
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Advisory Council named a chair and vice chair at its recent meeting, according to Commissioner Roland "Dan" Martin. [Comments?]
Maine Adds Two Big Retailers to MOSES 05/16/08
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is pleased to announce that Cabela's has joined its growing list of MOSES licensing agents, and that all Wal-Mart locations statewide now are MOSES agents as well. [Comments?]
Maine Spring Turkey Season Now Open 04/30/08
Maine's spring Wild Turkey hunting season opened Saturday (April 26) with a Youth Only Day to encourage young people to learn about the sport, and for adults it opened on Monday (April 28). [Comments?]
Maine DFW Proposes Reducing Antlerless Permits 04/11/08
In response to the impact of harsh winter conditions on deer populations in various locations throughout the state, Commissioner Roland "Dan" Martin is proposing to reduce Antlerless Deer Permits. [Comments?]
Maine Warden Service Makes Arrests 02/27/08
The Maine Warden Service issued a total of 42 summonses to seven men from western Maine for alleged hunting and theft violations that resulted from a more than year-long investigation of their activities. [Comments?]
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Saskatchewan Bear Hunt Well, my 16 year old son Connor is showing me up again. This is the chocolate bear he took on 5-19-08, two hours into the first day of the hunt. The bear was just over 5 foot and the weight was 170+. Two hours after he took his bear, a large black came in and attacked his bear that was on the ground 10 yards from his stand then went on to the bait. He has photos and video of the action, but the best thing is that I took that same black bear two days later. The black was over 6 foot and the weight was 250+.
