And so it starts, Maine 2025/26

[Troy Fields]

We started the upland/duck season up in Rangeley. Terrie, Quill and myself had the opener of both to ourselves. My brother joined us on day two. He finally retired after 37 years in education. It was great to have him at camp for a couple of days. After that, the next hunt was with Delta Waterfowl and their university program, which introduces new hunters to the outdoors. The first group was a puddle duck/upland hunt. Everyone arrived the night before at camp so we could be ready for that 3:30a.m. wakeup alarm. The morning provided a lot of great conversation and a few ducks. We then shifted gears and clothing for the upland part. We ended the day tailgating with duck fajitas. University hunts two and three were sea duck hunts and yielded the same great conversation and some shooting as well. Hope you enjoy.

 

[Don Mintz]

you got my attention with those ruffed grouse, it makes my mouth water.

 

[Troy Fields]

you got my attention with those ruffed grouse, it makes my mouth water.

Thanks Don, but what you couldn't see in those pictures were the flocked decoys I got from you years ago and still use.

 

[Carl]

Your pup looks mighty proud of those birds, especially the grouse!!

 

[Chris Hughes]

Thanks for taking us along.

 

[Todd Duncan Tennyson]

Wow, pass the awesome sauce. It is great to see photos like this and to see so many young folks learning the nuances of hunting and time afield. There is so much more to to it all than freezing in a jon boat. Your photos bring this to the forefront.

Keep doing what you do. It is good and appreciated.