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Too Many Does?

By: randy spencer

  Maine Deer Hunter’s Logbook By Randy Spencer So, deer biologists, can you show us at least, the evidence that the population of does is not overbalancing the population of males? On the upside, I got to hunt almost every day of the season. That means I was out there in all sorts of conditions: … Continued

Hillary: The Horse with Attitude

By: V. Paul Reynolds

Maine Deer Hunter’s Logbook By V. Paul Reynolds Half way down the mountain a creek crosses the road. Approaching the creek, I could tell that the dirt-covered ice was making this horse skittish. At the creek’s edge, Hillary put on the brakes. Not until I took some lessons in riding and horse handling from Nichole … Continued

Fishing Small Runs

By: Bob Leeman

  By Al Raychard I grew up in a time when much of southern Maine seemed a lot less crowded, when you knew your neighbors and a kid could walk to his friend’s house a mile or so down the road and home again in time for supper without fear or mothers worrying about a … Continued

Libby Camps Open for Business

By Ben Rioux Libby Camps has been around since 1890, and during those 130 years we’ve endured our fair share of hardships from pandemics to depressions to world wars and everything in between.  Regardless, it goes without saying that Covid-19 and recent events weigh heavy on our lodge, guides, and guests.  We look forward every … Continued

Hunting Big Woods Bucks

By: Hal Blood

Hunting Big Woods Bucks 2nd Edition by Hal Blood Combined 1st & 2nd Books. This book is a revised and an updated version of the author’s first two books: Hunting Big Woods Bucks and Big Woods Bucks Volume II. In this newest edition, Hal combines both books into one easy-to-read and understand version, with highlights and new … Continued

Fly Fishing Maine – Rivers, Brooks and Streams

Bob Leeman    – Fly Fishing Maine – Rivers, Brooks and Streams This book is a chance for you to go fishing with Himself, the Maine Dean of Fly Fishing. From Grand Lake Stream to the Mattawamkeag, Mopang, or Roach River, Bob will take you chapter-by-chapter to most of his favorite, life-tested rivers, brooks and streams. … Continued

Building a Strip Canoe

Building A Strip Canoe by Gil Gilpatrick   Gil Gilpatrick has supervised the construction of more than 500 canoes in over 30 years of teaching Outdoor Resources in a vocational school. His friendly voice of experience addresses the novice or accomplished woodworker in easy step-by-step directions. Covering everything from safety in the boat shop to … Continued

Allagash

By: Gil Gilpatrick

Allagash by Gil Gilpatrick   Allagash – the name itself evokes a sense of awe and adventure that only this wilderness area can convey. In Allagash, Gil Gilpatrick skillfully weaves fact and fiction to whisk you back through time on this legendary waterway. The fact in this exciting book is based on careful research – the … Continued

Outdoor Adventure Trips

By: Gil Gilpatrick

Outdoor Adventure Trips by Gil Gilpatrick   Master Guide Handbook-Outdoor Adventure Trips takes you step-by-step through every stage of planning and conducting a successful outdoors experience. It’s packed with field-tested advice, handy checklists, real-life stories, and practical examples. Wilderness leadership skills are essential for anyone who plans to spend more than a day in the … Continued

Building Outdoor Gear

By: Gil Gilpatrick

Building Outdoor Gear: Build Safe, Comfortable Gear for Your Outdoor Adventures by Gil Gilpatrick Building Outdoor Gear is the result of decades of building and trail testing outdoor gear. From canoe paddle and pack frame to reflector oven and trip box, you’ll find clear, concise instructions for making the equipment you need for a pleasant … Continued

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