Oct. 28—Admittedly, I'm a bit of a procrastinator. So even with opening day of Maine's firearms hunting season for deer only a few days away, I'm not prepared. Mentally, I'm ready to go. This is the ...

A heavy-antlered 12-point buck materializes on the trail. He’s only five steps from bow range, but then he throws his nose in the air, goes rigid with nervousness, and waves the white flag. Game over.

I am sure every hunter has a bag that is packed with their essential items. Things like binoculars, knives, and maybe an ...