...although it seems some do, and do it well. Generally, though, one who only hunts bear with beagles may tell you he doesn't do canoeing. Someone else guides ice climbing expeditions and admits she's not one for insect hunting.
DamnYankee LLC isn't the one to go to for some things, either. (See below.)
For instance, maybe you'd like to try hunting for wild game but the hunting media (magazines and the Outdoor Channel) have made you feel that it's for rugged outdoor types who talk guns, smell like skunks, and eat only moose jerky. If you don't need a trophy rack to bring home but just want to experience a Maine hunt, kill or no kill, let us suggest something.
We invite you to try us for other activities such as the following:
RECREATION
rock hounding, fossil hunting for brachiopods,
outdoor photography,
insect hunting (entomology),
flora and fauna,
remote natural wonders,
remote historical sites,
canoeing, kayaking, boating,
primitive camping (tenting, etc.),
“luxury” camping (lakeside cottage with conveniences),
hiking with a naturalist,
trail riding (with the help of a friend's stable)
HUNTING (with proper licenses)
deer, moose, turkey, ruffed grouse, ducks
SHOOTING
firearm familiarization (different types of guns),
firearm/hunting safety,
target practice
FISHING
lake or river,
boat/canoe or shore,
fly or lure
If you're not familiar with most wilderness pursuits, consider combining a number of the above activities into a trip you design for yourself. Combine some canoeing or boating with some fossil hunting and outdoor photography, add some fishing and finish off with some target practice using a variety of firearms. For more ideas, see design your own trip.
NOT OUR FORTÉ
most wintertime pursuits (guiding anyway),
swift water canoeing or whitewater rafting (but there's the New England Outdoor Center for that),
trapping,
bear hunting,
flying
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Consider giving a guided trip as a gift, and announce it with a beautiful 8½ x 11 gift certificate almost suitable for framing, (designed from an old, blank Bangor and Aroostook Railroad stock certificate).
WE HONOR THE PLEDGE OF THE PROFESSIONAL MAINE GUIDES TO:
obey all state and federal laws,
cooperate with all wildlife officials and landowners,
provide quality service and equipment, and
promote conservation and education and putting safety above all else.
Note that we only have limited opportunities open from spring through fall 2006.
Damn Yankee Guide Service
10 Penny Lane
Lincoln, Maine 04457-1183
damnyankee.com@gmail.com
207.794.0268
Damn Yankee LLC is responsible for the content of this site and all services offered. Some services are provided by arrangement with the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket and with Eagle Lodge in Lincoln.
