Warm summer weather is here for a while now and the days are filled with a good variety of trips some arranged far in advance but many only the day before (I can almost always fit someone else in).
I am truly fortunate to have clients that I see regularly, not necessarily each year but frequently. Some I get to spend time with every year and I really look forward to seeing them each time. Over the years we develop a close friendship that goes beyond just client guide.
One of those regular families are the Glews from MA, we have been spending time outdoors together for over twenty years (am I really that old?) and now three generations. The 4 year olds meet me at the ramp with big hugs and I get a hug when they leave. Pretty great stuff.
Over a couple of half day trips we were treated to eagles (several), ospreys, the most cooperative harbor seal I have ever seen (used the trolling motor to get within maybe 25 feet), a bunch of seals on haul out ledges and two loons that came right up into a cove with us in shallow water. Allowing u a great us a great chance to see them up close but quite the underwater diving display on top of it.
Oh yes, the boys and the adults caught a bunch of perch, a few bass and a pickerel or two. Needless to say lots of great outdoor memories for all of us and an excellent reminder for me of why I do what I do. Makes me look forward to the weeks ahead with other families, soon to be friends and you.
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In Maine state government fish and wildlife conservation is supported exclusively by hunting and fishing license fees. A recent effort to secure part of the sales tax to fund natural resources failed and there is no other tax money applied to this important work. So unless you purchase a hunting or fishing license you have not done anything! Read more....
