The mountain man has always held some level of prestige in our society. Rugged, ambitious and fiercely independent, he fights the elements to survive in the wilderness and make a living off the land. Many say the era of this woodsman is over nowadays, while others contend that the mountain man is not defined by an era, but by a state of mind. Recent popular television shows, … [Read more...] about Goodbye, Mountain Man!
25 Years a Game Warden
From Sweden to Maine by ship. That’s what a troubled young Henry Jorgensen’s father sentenced him to in the late 1800’s. Though he was excited about the great opportunity in America, little did Jorgensen know the future would hold a career in the Maine Warden Service that would span several decades and a good part of the state. Henry tells this and other tales in “25 Years a … [Read more...] about 25 Years a Game Warden
Backtrack
What is a backtrack? In the simplest terms in the hunting world, it can be defined as returning through the woods the way you came. Retracing your steps. And in the world of a lifelong outdoorsman, a backtrack can mean retracing those steps by putting decades of memories to paper. “Backtrack” is the title of V. Paul Reynolds’ new book. Reynolds needs no introduction here. … [Read more...] about Backtrack
Harding’s Magazine
With trapping season upon us, many sportsmen pick up a copy of Fur-Fish-Game to catch up on the latest fur market report, and perhaps read a few interesting articles on trapping or some other outdoor pursuit. This self-described “Magazine for Practical Outdoorsmen” has a long history as a source of information for the outdoor community, a history that began with an ambitious … [Read more...] about Harding’s Magazine
Ridge Runner
Many a man lived a fulfilling life in the Maine woods back in the old days, but most of their stories were forgotten over the years. Sure, there were some prolific writers who recorded their comings and goings in books we read today, but what about the old timers who didn’t keep records or diaries? Most had stories that have been forgotten over time, but some, like Gerald … [Read more...] about Ridge Runner