John Holyoke
Bangor Daily News
Bangor, ME, United States
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Past articles by John:
What you need to know about the law that allows hunters on your land
Simply put, hunters, hikers and explorers are typically allowed access to woodlands that aren’t marked. → Read More
How to avoid making common moose-hunting mistakes
The old adage of moose-hunting holds that once a hunter pulls the trigger, all the fun is over. → Read More
How to get permission to hunt on private land
The key is to try to build a relationship, instead of just using the landowner for access to his or her land. → Read More
What to do if you suffer these common fishing injuries
Fish long enough, veteran anglers say, and you're bound to encounter a bit of misfortune. → Read More
You don't need a boat to enjoy saltwater fishing in Maine
Mainers spend a lot of time fishing inland lakes and ponds but rarely venture to the coast to wet a line. → Read More
Don't go fishing without these 5 must-have flies
These five flies should give you a good chance of catching fish in nearly all conditions you’ll find in Maine. → Read More
The history of Maine’s moose hunt and the moose permit lottery
The state's moose hunt never used to be an annual rite-of-passage for Mainers. That changed in the 1980s. → Read More
Learn how to call turkeys like a pro this hunting season
Inexperienced hunters fall victim to buying up turkey-related calls and doo-dads. But that's not necessary. → Read More
4 secrets to early season fishing success
For many traditionalists, April 1 still means that it's time to start thinking of open-water fishing. → Read More
How do you have fun during Maine’s mud season?
Things are melting, and that means mud season will soon be upon us. But that doesn't mean you can't have some fun. → Read More
How to start taking great trail camera photos
Readers who don't have a trail camera of their own have been asking how they ought to go about choosing one. → Read More
After a summer of fun, closing up camp for the season is a melancholy affair
"After the seasonal renters head back to Virginia and New York and Massachusetts, and after us locals decide that it’s time to head back to town for good, it’s time to put the camp to bed before a long, frigid winter," John Holyoke writes. → Read More
How to enjoy a classic Maine moose hunt
Enjoy your own Maine moose hunt, and make some memories that you’ll keep for a lifetime. → Read More
Battle with the yard-wrecking beavers takes an unexpected turn
When life gives you beavers, make — well — arts and crafts, I suppose. → Read More
It’s all fun and games until a starving beaver starts gnawing down your shade trees
"Beavers are fine and noble beasts. Until, that is, they end up in your own backyard," John Holyoke writes. → Read More
Old friends get together for another amazing day of moose scouting in the Maine woods
Those woods have been good to us over the years. → Read More
Has this summer been too wet or too dry? Your opinions may vary
"Just when you think you’ve got this state figured out, we have a year like this one," John Holyoke writes. → Read More
Here are some places where you can fish for striped bass
Mainers have plenty of options when it comes to fishing for migratory striped bass. → Read More
Don't go fishing without these 5 must-have flies
These five flies should give you a good chance of catching fish in nearly all conditions you’ll find in Maine. → Read More
These are the most common fishing injuries
Fish long enough, veteran anglers say, and you're bound to encounter a bit of misfortune. → Read More