Once each year in early autumn, we publish an issue of The Maine Sportsman focusing on hunting dogs and their owners, breeders and trainers. What better way to kick off this year’s special edition than with a cover photo of breeder and trainer Jason ... Keep Reading

The Maine Sportsman’s August 2026 Issue – It’s all about the  Bears! Maine has more black bears than any other New England state. In fact, Maine’s biologists have managed its bear population of 35,000 animals with such success that sportsmen are ... Keep Reading

Striped Bass, Bear and Moose! If you manage a bait shop, what do you do on your day off? If you’re Zachary Spring, manager of Saco Bay Tackle, you go fishing! The results speak for themselves, as we feature Zach and this 43”, 40-lb. trophy, ... Keep Reading

Big Trout, an ATV Summit, and the Upcoming Moose Lottery! With summer fully upon us, Maine’s waters are warming, and the trout fishing is heating up. Accomplished angler Jason McGee is the subject of this month’s cover photo, featuring a winning ... Keep Reading

Turkey Season Opens, “Grand Slam” Winners, and Rick Labbe on Moose Hunting! Turkey hunts are exciting and interactive. Opening Day is Monday, May 4, preceded by a two-day Youth Hunt on May 1st and 2nd. The May, 2026 issue of The Sportsman celebrates ... Keep Reading

Open-Water Fishing, and Spring Turkey Season, are Here! This past winter overstayed its welcome, so to help our loyal readers make a smooth transition to springtime, The Maine Sportsman magazine unveils its annual April “Spring Fishing” issue, ... Keep Reading