The Outdoor World of Stu Bristol
"They Call me Deadly Imposter"
It took me a lot of years to come to
the simple conclusion that when I hunt or fish I become a play actor. 
The woods, lakes and streams are my stage and I portray a variety of characters, and if
fish and wildlife could talk, they surely would call me a "deadly imposter."
"WE’RE
GONNA NEED A BIGGER HOLE FOR THIS ONE!"
Northern pike were illegally introduced into Central
Maine’s trout and salmon waters two decades ago. The region now offers World Class
pike fishing. Complaints by summer anglers that 2-pound plus salmon were being eaten by
these toothy giants as anglers as they were being reeled in prompted fisheries managers to
open Long Lake in the Belgrade Lakes Region for ice angling. Giants in the 15-30 pound
range were common last season. Could this lake yield a new Maine record this season.
(Local anglers hold a pair of
Long Lake pike.)
BECOMING
AN "OUTDOOR MENTOR" 
Each year, just after the Christmas holiday, I
wonder which, if any of the gifts we received will endure the test of time. What was under
that tree this year that might be cherished for years to come? Is there anything that
might be passed down to the next generation or will most of those gifts just add to the
proliferation of yard sale goods.
"SHED
ANTLER HUNTING IS GREAT LATE WINTER ACTIVITY"
 Have you ever wondered how
many bucks slipped by you during a hunting season? Was there a 200-pounder just out of
sight all season? How about that one you caught a glimpse of on opening day. Is another
hunter munching on his hindquarters this winter? The lack of snow this winter set up a
unique opportunity for those of us who tread slowly through the deer wintering areas in
search of shed antlers.
("Noted
Maine shed hunter Dave Ganter shows off a set of trophies.")
"The Bush Taxis of
Northern Ontario"
Gogama Lodge, in Canada’s Northern Ontario wilderness offers affordable
trips-of-a-lifetime. More than 60 lakes and ponds with exclusive fishing rights are at
your disposal.
Photo of float plane party
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