McClory: State deer hunting season starts Monday
This Monday, Dec. 2, deer hunters in this state will enter the woods at sunrise, dressed in hunter orange for the traditional opening day of the 2013 deer season.... Read more.
McClory: Firearms season for deer arrives
A favorite time of year for most northern big game hunters is finally here, firearms season for deer. We hunted opening day last Monday in Maine, a chilly, still,... Read more.
McClory: Rifle hunters ready for deer season in Maine
Resident rifle hunters will be dressed in orange and headed to their stands at dawn next Saturday morning for the start of Maine’s rifle season for deer.Because... Read more.
McClory: Common sense rules help us all enjoy beautiful fall
The brilliant colors, crisp air, and wildlife activity lure me outside in the fall.Whether your passion is hiking, hunting, fishing, birding, or just taking in the... Read more.
McClory: Changes go into effect for deer permits
I was surprised recently when I went to the Northeast Division office in Ayer to purchase a zone 10 antler-less deer permit.I was expecting a very long line, out... Read more.
September a beautiful month to be outdoors
September offers so many outdoor opportunities that I have difficulty allocating time to each one.If only I had more vacation time! I could drop the canoe in the... Read more.
McClory: Next few week should be great for fishing
Fishing pressure and boat traffic will soon decrease on the larger lakes when most of the summer people close their vacation homes and put their pleasure boats away... Read more.
Heat wave can help bass fishermen
Heat waves can sometime bring out the best for bass fisherman, especially early morning before sunrise.Smallmouth will congregate in rocky areas in deep cooler water,... Read more.
McClory: Make the most of the Year of the Snake
According to the Chinese calendar, 2013 is the Year of the Snake and the recent warm weather has resulted in snake sightings and inquiries pouring into MassWildlife... Read more.
McClory: Antlerless deer hunting permit deadline coming up fast
OK deer hunters, here is your last reminder from me and the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.The deadline for applying for an antlerless deer permit is July 16.... Read more.