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Growing Bigger Bucks

By V. Paul Reynolds The Maine Department of Fish and Wildlife (DIF&W) recently issued a press release encouraging fall deer hunters to pass on the young bucks thus enabling our deer population to comprise larger and older bucks. To this end, hunters no longer need to pass on a doe while holding out for that … Continued

Best Hunting Knives

By V. Paul Reynolds Over the years, an assortment of different hunting knives have wound up in my hunting day pack. Some have worked better than others. Some held an edge well; and some did not. Without a doubt, the litmus test I have encountered with a hunting knife is when the knife is used … Continued

Bear (or Pork) & Pumpkin Stew

Bear (or Pork) & Pumpkin Stew This is a great and easy recipe to make with a fatty and rich meat like bear, and if you don’t have any of this- pork will do. Works great for stew cuts of venison as well. Ingredients: pretty simple and usually around 1-2 lbs. of chunked bear or … Continued

Atlantics: The King Clings On

BY V. Paul Reynolds “Chase the fish, boy..yer down to the backin’..chase the fish,”shouted my guide. The Medalist reel sang as the 9 weight line wound off the spool with authority. The tip of the Sage fly rod pulsated as the 18-pound Atlantic salmon lived up to its reputation, leaping and twisting above the frothing … Continued

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