Famous Women of the Maine Woods

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

Reprinted from the May 2012 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal Many game wardens, woodsmen and guides of the past spent most of their lives in Maine’s remote north woods. Some of them brought their wives, and some of those … Continue reading →

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Suddenly, The Cider Didn’t Taste So Good

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Game wardens have pretty exciting jobs. They are on the front lines of law enforcement in the forests and fields, dealing with everything from poachers to wounded animals to search and rescue efforts. That’s probably why, throughout recent history, folks … Continue reading →

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Bound for Munsungan

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Reprinted from the April 2012 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. The woods of northern Maine lost another legend this winter. Jim Carter, the “Man from Munsungan”, was a well known hunter, angler, trapper and all around woodsman who lived … Continue reading →

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Trolling Flies for Trout and Salmon

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Fly fishing in the northeastern U.S. has a distinct flavor. While today’s fly fishing world revolves around dry fly mania mixed in with conventional nymph and streamer fishing, a unique subculture of streamer fishing still thrives in New England. At … Continue reading →

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The Legend of Grey Ghost

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

“The Legend of Grey Ghost and Other Tales from the Maine Woods” is a book of hunting related stories written by Tom Remington and his son Steve in 2003. Tom and Steve are both natives of the mountains of western … Continue reading →

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Sweeter than Candy – A Hunter’s Journal

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

Most hunters don’t keep journals, but they should. Paul Vang stresses this point in his new book, “Sweeter than Candy, A Hunter’s Journal”, and he sets an example by sharing with us some of his more memorable hunting experiences. For … Continue reading →

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Along the Trail

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Greg Tuttle wrote this review of Marshal Stearns’ rare book “Along the Trail”. “Along the Trail” was written by Marshal Stearns in 1936, his third book. It is a compilation of his experiences while hunting and fishing and also describes … Continue reading →

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Game Management in Montana

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

In 1971, the Montana Fish and Game Department published a book aimed at educating folks about the management of game animals in the state. “Game Management in Montana” was very timely, as up until the period, some drastic changes were … Continue reading →

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Burton Spiller: The Grouse Man

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Reprinted from the March 2012 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal While most of us enjoy many facets of the outdoor sporting life, some folks become so captivated by a single species or outdoor activity that it’s tied to their … Continue reading →

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Heaven on Earth: Stories of Fly Fishing, Fun & Faith

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I’ve recently become acquainted with Andrew M. Wayment’s writing as a reader of his “Upland Equations” blog where he writes about all things upland bird hunting. I enjoy Andy’s enthusiasm and his writing style, so I was grateful when he … Continue reading →

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