By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor Maine lakes and ponds are beginning to freeze as winter sets in, but ice ...

By V. Paul Reynolds For many of us outdoor trippers, it’s simply about the solitude — being out there in the Great Alone.

As colder weather settles in, Maine has entered the early ice season, when lakes first begin to freeze and outdoor ...

As waterbodies freeze, officials and scientists caution recreationists to test thickness and carry safety gear.

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Maine (WABI) - It’s the time of year where Mainers start taking part in things like ice fishing, snowmobiling and more. But before heading out onto the ice, there are some safety tips to keep in mind.

The difference between a perfect first day on the ice and a frozen disaster can be determined by what you do right now, long before the first ice forms. Ice anglers wait impatiently for that first ...

After months of anticipation, first ice is finally here! And there may be no better time to pull walleyes through the ice. First ice includes green vegetation still producing oxygen, aggressive fish, ...

Far from shacks or snowmobiles, this is about unlawful overreach by the federal government. Mainers understand the rhythm of the tides, the sound of cracking ice underfoot and that decency doesn’t ...

The early-season walleye bite is fast, shallow, and aggressive. Use these tactics to make the most of first ice. You can find first-ice walleyes in a variety of structure types, but think shallow.