Most anglers release most of the fish they catch, so it makes sense for all of us to know the best techniques for releasing hooked fish. These techniques are particularly important for stressed out fish caught in the warmer water of summer.

 

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It always thrills me when I find artists who can capture the best of Maine’s environment, in photographs, paintings, wooden crafts, sculpture, music, and other mediums. Two of my favorite artists are the subject of today’s column.

Maine duck hunters now have evidence that supports their suspicion that climate change has impacted their hunting experiences in Maine – and more evidence to support changes in the duck hunting zones and seasons that put hunters on the water when the ducks are there.