I look forward to the family fishing trips that I offer every time. The kids are always excited to go and of course catch a few fish. Many families fish with me multiple times over several years.

I presented to a class at the University of Maine last Monday and along with the list of things that I wanted them to know I urged them to learn how to learn. This year provided lots of great memories including a late summer stretch that had me guide a few of my clients that have been with me since I started. My son Noah passed his guides test last winter and is now a Registered Maine Guide.

The dogs are the stars of my fall. Working every day finding grouse and woodcock. The clients and I walk 8 to 10 miles each day but the dogs cover twice that. Their work makes the hunt entertaining and productive. As you might expect they lose weight and are very tired by the end of the season when we return from Libby Camps the drill is for them to eat like there is no tomorrow and sleep.