Tom Brown’s Wilderness School

On a gentle evening in February of 1988 in the lofts of Tom Brown’s old dairy farm in Ashbury N.J., a town located in the west central part of the state, I scurried around with fourteen other anxious students fluffing up hay. We were making comfortable places to lay our sleeping bags for the next … Continued

Some Reflections On Being A Maine Guide

As a boy and a young man, I was interested in the Maine woods and waters and I was intrigued by the term “Maine Guide.” To me, the term almost had a connotation as exciting as the “Royal Canadian Mounted Police.” My first real contact with a “real” Maine Guide was in June of 1941 … Continued

For Big Fish & Fast Action: Northern Pike

Increasingly, Maine fly fishermen are discovering the pike alternative. “Pike are often considered warm water fish. But what many don’t understand,” the guide says, “is they are actually cold water fish, preferring about the same water temperatures as many trout and salmon. Sit back for a minute, close your eyes and think about fly fishing … Continued

Coyote Wars

Coyote Wars by David Willette Finally, a no nonsense, how-to book on hunting coyotes. David Willette has assembled a thorough, useful and enjoyable book about hunting coyotes. “Coyote Wars, is one of those overdue, utilitarian book that fills a void, and does so with style and purpose. For any experienced or aspiring hunter of the … Continued

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