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Top 10: Fall Edition

-Today is move-in day at the University of Maine, and I thought it might be appropriate given the circumstances to assemble something of a list. Without further ado, I present to you Up’North’s Top 10 hints that College is once again in session, and that Fall is officially around the corner. 10: I haven’t seen [...]

Neighborhood Watch

- Do you know who’s creeping around your neighborhood at 5am? This crafty hooligan was caught hanging around the end of our driveway Monday morning, likely trying to get a glimpse of her buddy hanging on the wall in the garage. She’s been in the area for some time now, drinking from my pond, sleeping [...]

Inland Tracks

Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is impressing me lately with it’s lunge into the realm of social media. With reaches into Twitter, Facebook, and now WordPress, staying informed with IF&W is as easy as making up a Tiger Woods joke. Travis Barrett is a Public Relations Representative with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and [...]

A Seriously GOOD Buy.

Howdy Folks I’m in the final stages of testing and reviewing some new products from the L.L.Bean hunting line-up, and I must say, I’m extremely impressed. For the price and quality, the Big Game System is tough to beat. Which system is right for you? Customize the shell, liner, and pants to match your hunting [...]

Gone Hunting For ???

- It’s Thanksgiving break, the Turkey has been served, and I am now couch ridden and full of pumpkin pie and stuffing. Yes Zack Brown, “Life is good today.” This morning I took another walk on my uncles land to see if I could track down any sign of deer that might be moving through [...]

Confrontation on the River

-These videos have made their rounds on Buster Wants to Fish and the Trout Underground, so I figured I might as well continue the pattern. Pure fly fishing gold, and about the funniest thing I’ve seen all year. I tried to embed the video but for some reason It won’t let me, so you’ll just [...]

The Hunting List

- With Hunting season in Maine almost wrapped up, the Thanksgiving holiday is the last time many people can take to the woods in search of that trophy deer. Whether your hitting the hunting camp with some buddies or simply going alone, some basic essentials will go a long way towards making your hunt more [...]

Beauty, Meet Brawn

This afternoon was exceptionally beautiful, so I decided to throw on some boots, strap up the AR, and take a walk on some of my uncle’s land in search of a whitetail buck. While I had no luck of any kind (he’s still out their somewhere) I did enjoy the peace and quiet of the [...]

Maine Fish and Wildlife Magazine: Fall 2009

Howdy Folks’ The Fall 2009 issue of “Maine Fish and Wildlife Magazine” is now live and available online for your viewing enjoyment. Included in the latest issue is the story of “The Final Charge,” Maine’s new taxidermy display of locked moose, which represents one of only 2 such displays in the northern hemisphere. Also included [...]

Don't Have a Cow!

- Don’t have a cow! (Damn I’m clever) I know the wait is just unbearable, but the moose hunt recap is coming sooner than you think! In the meantime, check out the new This Is Fly Daily Blog…. Be strong ladies and gents, be strong. -Ben :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: [...]