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Bob Howe, Registered Maine Master Guide and Houndsman

Bob Howe, Registered Maine Master Guide and Houndsman

I met Bob Howe at the Yankee Sportsman’s Classic back in January.  Bob is Registered Maine Master Guide, the owner of Pine Grove Lodge,  and was a seminar speaker on hunting snowshoe rabbit (hare) and coyotes.  Bob starts his seminars by stating that he “just does this for a living, but doesn’t have all the answers.”  He may not have all the answers, but I haven’t thought of the questions that he can’t answer.  Of course, being mildly ADD, I couldn’t get…

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Ken Hammel (Preacher) of Mountain Hollow Game Calls

Ken Hammel (Preacher) of Mountain Hollow Game Calls

Ken Hammel and deer (not from VT) Ken Hammel is the owner of Mountain Hollow Game Calls.  He is called “Preacher” by some, because he is also a preacher…as in real preacher, from a pulpit preacher.  His preaching skills are evident when Ken speaks to fellow sportsmen.  He is also refreshingly candid when recounting his own outdoor adventures.* I had the opportunity of meeting and speaking with Ken Hammel during the Yankee Sportsman’s Classic, January 18th through 20th, where Ken…

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Jack wrestles the bear -NY Sportsman’s Expo

Jack wrestles the bear -NY Sportsman’s Expo

Brother Jim & the power of focus Catchy title for a post, but if you had been paying attention you’d know that the NY Sportsman’s Expo doesn’t have bear wrestling anymore. What better way to hone your concentration skills prior to going to the New York Sportsman’s Expo than a game of Scrabble?  Now, you may ask, “why are these concentration skills needed?”  I’ll let you know.  I really just wanted to post the picture of Jim. My brothers and…

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Yankee Sportsman’s Classic

Yankee Sportsman’s Classic

I’m still digesting all the information from the speakers and exhibitors at the Yankee Sportsman’s Classic held this past weekend, from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, January 18th – 20th.  I won’t go into what products I bought, publications I subscribed to, or organizations I joined because there is always the chance, remote as it is, that my wife could start reading my blog.  Let’s just say I did my part to defend our Second Amendment rights and I will…

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