Outdoor Update

NES is proud to present Ursus Production's weekly wildlife news program "Outdoor Update". Hosted by Harry Vanderweide and Carroll Ware, this series focuses on outdoor issues and how they affect both sportsmen and wildlife.

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Atlantic Shad - Learn about the history of Maine's shad population and restoration effort.

Hooked on Fishing, not Drugs - Harry Vanderweide  and Charlie Mann of the Maine DIF&W discuss the strategy and resulting benefits of the Hooked on Fishing not Drugs program for kids.

Rabies Update - Carroll Ware updates us on how to recognize rabid animals and what to do if you encounter one. Also, trophy trout waters and dry fly tips.

Canoe Strokes - Make life in a canoe more enjoyable with these four basic canoe stokes.

Canoe Safety -  Learn about safely entering and exiting a canoe. Maine smallmouth, striped bass and bluefish regulations are reviewed.

Learn to Fly Fish - Not at all difficult or expensive, anyone can have fun at this sport and catch fish too!

Practicing Catch and Release Institute personal catch and release limits, and receive a SAM catch and release video.

Spring Treats from the Maine Woods Gather two springtime delicacies from the Maine woods; Fiddleheads and Japanese Knotweed.

Keys to Early Season Fishing Trolling crank baits and casting soft jerk baits are two sure fire methods for catching many species of fish.

Spring Mountain Biking in Maine. Fishing, wildlife scouting and photography are all great activities while mountain biking. Enjoy the thousands of Maine's trails with these biking tips.

Spring Sport Fishing In April "Low and Slow" is key to fishing in Maine, and now's the time to begin practicing for the new expanded archery season.

April Outdoors Fishing season, Turkey and Deer scouting, shed hunting; April is a great sportsman's month.

19th Annual Maine Sportsman Show Something for everyone - from Archery seminars to hunting dog shows to kids fly tying by TU. 

Get Ready for Fishing The importance of changing old fishing line and how to  clean old fly line with everyday household products.

Habitat Improvement Maine DIF&W works with land owners to help manage their properties for wildlife habitat.

Deer Yards Where do white tail deer go in the winter? Jerry Lavigne  reports from a winter severity station in February.