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JULY 2011

PRESIDENT’S NOTES Welcome Summer, as it appears on my Ugly Dog calendar only! Blaine, Jason, Nick and I went fishing last night on the Androscoggin in our kayaks, and it was pretty darn chilly. I was pretty darn comfy in my long underwear and turtle neck! Oh ya, Nick caught a nice 30” striper. It was funny watching it haul him across the river.

I hope by now you’ve all had a chance to check out Yankee Chapter’s new website. Tom Waters, Nancy Anisfield and Mark Levasseur did an amazing job. Thank you to those that always find the time to help the chapter. Greg Berry, our retiring web master, who first suggested the chapter have a website and devoted countless hours keeping it up to date; Mark Levasseur, a stickler for details, lets me know whenever the site needs updating; Nancy Anisfield, for her devotion to the chapter’s growth and, of course, her photography’s ability to show who and what we are as a chapter; Tom Waters for his amazing talents creating our new website; and last but not least, to the members of the Yankee Chapter for their generosity donating items for raffles, auctions or just buying a ticket, allowing us to better promote this wonderful organization called NAVHDA.

It’s hard to believe the Spring events are complete. We held six training clinics, a 2-day test, throw in dog sled rides, Bubba Day and a Sportsman’s Show -- it’s been a busy six months. The chapter likes to slow down every summer and al-low families some much needed time together. So, get that lawn mowed, paint the house, weed that garden because hunting season 2011 is right around the corner.

We hope to see you all at the Water Clinic in Hopkinton, NH on the 23rd of July. Remember bring your own shade, water and lunch.

Have a great summer,Patti

Welcome New Members!Chris Doherty,Manchester, NH

Moishe Ragieme, Manchester, NHJoeseph Bonanno, Redding, CT

IN THIS ISSUE President’s Notes 1 Member News 2-3 Upcoming Events 4 Pre-Test Clinic 5 Cranky Yankees 5 June Test Days 6 Poems 7 Crossword 7 IF & W Presentations 8 Keeping Cool 9 Calendar 10 Contacts 10 Classifieds 11 What the? 12

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Murray Kemp on the lobster boat.

While visiting Yankee members Thomas and Isabelle Edling, Ottawa Valley Chapter members Murray and Judy Kemp enjoyed many of Maine’s special brand of good times. Thomas and Murray hit the high seas lobster-ing. Someone had to catch dinner!

The Edlings, Carters, and Kemps enjoy the catch of the day.

Ted Russell and his new Ithaca 28-gauge.

Many thanks to Andy Baker for doing a great job mowing the fields in Dres-den in preparation for our June test weekend!

A big thank you as well to Bob Thibodeau for making training blanks for us!

Be sure to read Dick Dilley’s article “Working Together” in the June issue of Versatile Hunting Dog. Dick shares the win-win situation chapters like Yankee can have by helping states maintain management areas and train-ing grounds.

Happy 40th Anniversary to Patti and Blaine Carter! Everyone helped them celebrate with cake and a bit of bubbly after the Sunday test.

Anna Morneau reports, “Mark hit this 22 lb. turkey with my motorcycle (not shown here). Both the bike and Mark survived without a scratch, the bird on the other hand tasted great!!”

Nick Racioppi and his son Steve headed to Baxter State Park for some fly fishing on the local ponds in the area. They needed to hike into the ponds, a hike which was well worth the treasures found: An over-abundance of Native brookies! They caught over 200 trout in four days ranging from 6” to 14”. Awesome scenery, great fish-ing and a great State of Maine adven-ture. Highly recommended for all you fly fishing fanatics out there!

Daicey Pond, Baxter State Park

Nick Racioppi and son Steve with some mighty good looking fish.

Linda Keene reports her granddaugh-ter, Emily, is having a blast at camp. She is attending on a Yankee Chapter scholarship.

Andy Baker and Geena pose with his lat-est handiwork, a super new outhouse for the Carter’s Camp Wetafukawee. Nice work, Andy -- that state-of-the-art construction will be ap-preciated by many, for sure!


From Cindy Tracy, Yankee Chapter TreasurerOn Saturday, June 11th, we had a raffle, auction and pulled the name for the gun raffle. We would like to thank Terry Wilson for the donation of the Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 28 gauge pump. The lucky winner was Ted Rus-sell from N. Windham, Maine. He was very excited. He loves to hunt upland birds with a 28 ga. The gun raffle net-ted the chapter $1500.

Judy Norton had donated a lovely handmade table runner. It had a fish on each end with cat-o-nine tails in the middle. We auctioned it off with the money to be donated to the Kenny King/ Bob Bisson fund. The auction raised $50 and Bob Fabian was the high bidder. Thank you Judy.

Our Not Your Normal Raffle raised $180. Numbers were drawn fast and you had to be quick with your pick. Thanks to all who donated items and bought raffle tickets.

From Jason Wade, Northeast Promotions RepresentativeI am pleased to announce via Tim Clark, NAVHDA Director of Promo-tions, that NAVHDA International is now on Facebook. I have attached the link from Tim below. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Navhda/222638561083514#!/pages/Navhda/222638561083514?sk=wall If you go to your Facebook page and do a search on NAVHDA International it will also come up. Please let me know if there are any questions. Happy training this summer and speak with you all soon.

Landon Watson received a scholar-ship through NAVHDA’s Kristin Rieser Scholarship Fund to cover the costs of attending a NAVHDA Handler Clinic. Deb Stott from the International office sent Landon a congratulatory letter, noting, “From what I understand, you are new to NAVHDA and are looking forward to hunting and working with your dog Tubby. Attending a Hunter’s Safety course and a NAVHDA han-dler’s clinic is a great starting point for a young person such as yourself.” Congratulations, Landon!

Did you know.... you can buy the Federal Duck Stamp at Cabela’s? Cindy Tracy (our financial advisor) was told at customer service that you can use your Cabela points to pur-chase the stamp. Good deal!

Terry Wilson just got back from several days fishing on the Naknek River in King Salmon (wonder why they named the town that, eh?) and Lake Creek off the Yetna River northwest of Anchor-age, Alaska. He and friends Mark Austin and Jim Peva caught sev-eral nice king salmon and report-edly had a few good laughs in the process.

LITTER ANNOUNCEMENTGERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTERS

B Litter Puppies Born 5-13-20118 Males 2 Females

A few males are still available, don’t delay! Contact us directly at

[email protected]: Weavers Point Krieghoff Express

(Ugly Dog Hunting’s “Tank”)NA 112 Prize I, UT 204 Prize I

(2011 Invitational Qualified)Wesley Von Berens vs Gypsy Weaver

Dam: Thunderhill’s Ridgepoint RoxyNA 98 Prize III, UT (Future date TBD)NAFC/VD/DC Cascade Jagd Freund x

Thunderhill’s ECHO MH

Pups from the first breeding (A Litter) of these two exceptional dogs sur-passed all our expectations, which is why we chose to repeat the breeding.

At the recent Dock Dog Competition at Cabelas in Scarborough, Jared Gor-don’s dog Hogan jumped an impres-sive 14.5 feet in the Big Air Class. The day before Patti Carter entered Raven in the same class. Raven DQ’ed after she refused to the leave the dock! The announcer stated, “GSPs are not cold water dogs as you can see.” “I so wanted to grab the mike and invite everyone to join Raven and I on the rocks in December for a duck hunt,” Patti says. “We will be practic-ing over the 4th at the family’s camp and save Raven’s reputation and share photos next time we talk.”

“Then, as Blaine and I were walking to the car, an ‘animal communicator’ told us she could help Raven get over her fear...ahhhhhh!”

Saving the breed’s reputation!

Jared Gordon and Hogan prove that GSP’s are high jumping, pool crashing cold water dogs.

Terry Wilson and Mark Austin with some tasty looking king salmon.

Thank You to Kenny King / Bob Bisson Fund

Contributors:Chris Doherty

Moishe Ragieme


UPCOMING EVENTSWater Clinic -- Hopkinton, NH -- July 23rdThe Yankee Chapter water clinic will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at Sharp’s Farm in Hopkinton, NH. Don’t let thedriving distance stop you from attending. It’s a beautiful drive and always good to take advantage of training at differentlocations. The clinic will start at 9 am. Bring tents, tarps, and plenty of water for you and your dog as there is no shadeexcept where you park your vehicles in the pines (vehicles are not allowed beyond the tree line). It’s about a 250yard walk to where we gather for training along the edge of the pond. BYOLS (Bring Your Own Lunch and Sodas).

We will be doing all levels of water work, from Natural Ability right up through Invitational, so don’t miss this opportunityto train your dog. Ducks will be available at a cost of $14 each. Make sure you sign up with our Treasurer, Cindy Tracy, as soon as you arrive to reserve your duck(s). At the end of the day, any leftover ducks will be sold as is and at cost.

Dave and Carol Trahan are hosting yet another potluck dinner at their home after the water clinic. Please bring something for the grill or a side dish of salad or dessert...and join us for a enjoyable evening of story-telling and just plain “Not Your Normal” fun!

Directions to Sharp’s FarmFrom the South: Take Rt. 3 to the Everett Turnpike to I-93, and then to I-89 North. Take Exit 6 and turn onto Rt. 127. Go approximately 1/2 mile and turn left onto Cressey Brook Road. When pavement ends, turn right onto road which goes up and over the dike.

From the North: Take Exit 6 off I-89, turn right onto Rt. 127, go 1/4 mile and turn left onto Cressey Brook Road. Follow directions above.

Camping: Not allowed on the grounds. Try Keyser Pond Camping, Rt. 202, Henniker, NH. On Rt. 114 (opposite Pat’s Peak Ski Area). Phone: 603-428-7741.Motel: Henniker Motel, Henniker, NH., on Rt. 114 (opposite Pat’s Peak Ski Area). Phone: 603- 428-3536.

Dean Croxford Memorial Shoot -Varney’s Clay Sports -July 17th

Spinone Only Days - Bowdoinham, ME - July 15-17

For several years, the Yankee Chapter has held fun shoots at “Varney’s Clay Sports” in Richmond, Maine. When former Director of Gunning, Don Bayles, set one up to be a fun competition shoot, with the em-phasis on fun, we realized it was the perfect way to honor Yankee Chapter’s dear friend Dean Croxford. Bring your gun, bring your laughs!

The costs will be $6 skeet or modern skeet 25 targets, and $25 sporting clays 50 targets. Eye protection required. Plaques will be awarded for highest scores in skeet, modern skeet, sporting clays, and overall winner. For more informa-tion, contact Matt Lorello at 207-415-6667.

Once again this year Spinone Only Days will be held at the Merrymeeting Wildlife Refuge Area in Bowdoinham, Maine. This annual gathering of Spinoni and their owners from all over the U.S. and Canada is a relaxed, educational training event for everyone from novices to experts. For more information, contact Lena Amirian at 978-373-0669. Volunteer to help or just come and enjoy the fun!


Pre-Test Clinic, June 4th photos by Thomas & Isabelle Edling, Nancy Anisfield

CRANKY YANKEES This column offers advice by Nick Racioppi and Jason Carter about Maine’s hunting laws and regulations. The Cranky Yankee’s are not lawyers. They give their best interpretations of often complex laws. The Cranky Yankees would like to hear from you. Send them an email and tell them what’s on your mind. Jason: [email protected] Nick: [email protected]

Jason: Hey Nick, Nancy wants us to do an article on the proper application of the “3 S Rule” - Shoot, Shovel and Shut Up when your dog kills a turkey and brings it back to you.

Nick: No, Jason. Nancy wants to know what’s the protocol for an ethical sportsman.

Jason: I know Nick, so for this purpose we’ll call it Fetch, Shovel and Shut Up!

Nick: No, Jason. Actually, according to the regulations, if a dog or person unlawfully takes game out of season, shoots above the limit or shoots the wrong species of game; i.e. mistakes a spruce grouse for a ruffed grouse, you need to mark the game and leave it where it is. Now the hard part -- you need to go home or use your cell phone to call the Warden Service to report the situation.

Jason: So you’re telling me if my dog catches a turkey, I should mark the location and call the Warden to wait for him to show up, and then I accept Johnny Law’s fines with a hug and smile? Now why in blue blazes would I do that?

Nick: Because we need to be ethical hunters and support our sport. We need to set examples for being Safe, Responsible, Knowl-edgeable and Involved hunters. I’m sure you heard me mention this over and over during our Hunter Safety Classes. In fact, aren’t you a Hunter Safety Instructor who teaches the purpose of the course to others? What are you thinking? We also need to support the goals of Hunter Education. Quiz for you, what are they?

Jason: Why they are to prevent hunting incidents and to ensure the future of the Hunting Tradition.

Nick: You do pay attention! What does ensuring the future of the Hunting Tradition mean to you?

Jason: We, as ambassadors of the sport of hunting, need to improve hunter behavior and compliance with the hunting laws. By acting accordingly, we will help improve public acceptance of hunting and ensure our hunting tradition lives on.

Nick: Excellent. So by doing the right thing and calling the Warden, we accept our actions as “ethical” and responsible hunters. Chanc-es are the Warden is going to thank you for your actions. If he or she chooses to come by to look at the game, we’ll have to accept the consequences of not controlling our dogs or not knowing the regulations of hunting. There is no exception to not knowing the hunting regulations before entering the woods. As for controlling our dogs…well, some of us have no control over that!

Jason: Setting ethics aside for now, I do recall in the Maine State Hunting Laws and Regulations it specifically calls out “Unlawful Conduct.” It states, “The hunting, possession, transporting of any species of wild animal or wild bird, or parts thereof, for which an open hunting season is not specifically provided, and except as provided in the fish and wildlife laws, is unlawful.” Emphasizing the word possession for this case….

Jason: Okay that makes a little more sense than my 3 S Rule. I understand that Wardens and ethical hunters need to support one another to protect our hunting future. Remember: Get a Clue Before You See Blue!


Spring Testsphotos by Betty Blackman, David Kuritzky, Patti Carter, Nancy Anisfield

The Spring Test days went by quickly as we tested 12 Natural Ability dogs and two Utility dogs over two days. Saturday the skies stayed favorable although Sunday gave han-dlers, judges, dogs, volunteers and gallery a good soaking. Senior Judge Jack Hague and Judges Blaine Carter, Dan Schwendler and Ray Dyer were joined by Apprentice Judges Jared Gordon and Chris Doherty in the exciting task of evaluating these wonderful versatiles and their nervous handlers. Despite a dog or two that liked to run too much and a pheasant or two that didn’t, everything stayed on course, including the always delicious barbecue and lively raffle and auction. Once again, the Yankee Chapter can give ourselves a big round of ap-plause for running a successful test weekend. Many thanks to all the volunteers that made it possible and all the members and friends who came out to support the handlers.

Jared Lawson posted on Yankee Chapter of NAVHDA’s Wall:“What a great day in dresden today! Great food, great burgers and some great dogs!”

Moishe Ragieme emailed:“I wanted to let you know that Chris and I had a great time and he is very much looking for-ward to apprenticing up there as well as other places.”

Steve Kreuser posted on Yankee Chapter of NAVHDA’s Wall:“What a wonderful group, I wish you were closer! I appreciate all of the advice given yester-day that led to Josh’s Prize 1. Now we may have to take a trip up for a training clinic!”

Josh Heywire Kreuser posted on Yankee Chapter of NAVHDA’s Wall:“My Dad and I just want to thank all of you for a great day today! You guys have a great club and everyone welcomed us with open arms. ”

For more photos of the June test days and other Yankee Chapter events, be sure to check out our new website, www.yankeenavhda.org!


What Are Little Dogs Made Of ? by Remillie Norsworthy

Across1. dog’s lapper4. canine tooth6. facial decoration for wirehairs and griffons8. waggy caudal appendage11. “the better to hear you with, my dear”13. nails above the paws14. hairy canine facial decorations; also chairs and such16. number of adult canine teeth, unpunctuated

Down1. covered in small spots; also annoyed2. the end of a dog’s face3. with “membrane,” third eyelid5. longer, outer strands of a dog’s coat7. cropped or surgically shortened, as the tail of many pointing breeds9. dog feet10. dog’s heel12. nape of a dog’s neck; also unkempt hair14. haircoat of a dog or cat15. where the olfactory function starts

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Pre-Test Poem by Howard and Linda KeeneTwas the night before N.A. Testand all thru the campernot a creature was stirring not even a scamper.

The kids were all nestled in their cratesdreaming their handlers won’t make a mistake.

When from the porti-potty arose such aclatter we sprang from bed to see whatwas the matter.

What to our wondering eyes did appear butthree chukars, two quail and a pheasantO dear.

So as you prepare for your testgo ahead and try to get a good night’s rest.

The Keene’s Ziva cramming before test day.

Handyman Wanted—Going Hunting by Remillie Norsworthy

With camps and cabins and trucks and dogs, Something always needs fixing— New heater, new roof, replacement logs, Or a tub of cement needs mixing.

The roof leaks. The door squeaks. The dog just came in with a limp. The truck needs springs or engine rings, But on all these things we can’t skimp,

For enjoying a hunt in the fields or bogs Is the reason we own all this stuff! Without camps or cabins or trucks or dogs, Our days in the woods would be tough.


Bubba Day 2011: IF&W PRESENTATIONS by Warden Doug Kulis & LM Officer Jim Connelly

Warden Doug Kulis dropped in to see if we had any questions for the Warden Service, and scheduled speaker Jim Connelly graciously yielded the floor. Kulis spoke of how thinly wardens are spread and pointed out that, though war-dens can enforce any laws of the state, they try to focus on dealing with outdoor recreation, fish and wildlife. Questioned on classification status of a black duck-mallard cross in a bag limit, he stipulated that this cross is an “other duck” not subject to species limits. Differentiate a hybrid from a mallard hen or a black as follows: If there is any white above (in front of) the blue speculum in the bird’s wing, it indicates either a hybrid or a hen mallard; the hybrid usu-ally has a darker body color than the mallard. He stressed that possession of lead shotshells is illegal when waterfowl hunting. In a mixed-game area, if an up-land target presents itself, no lead shot can be possessed or used legally if the hunter is clearly also prepared to harvest waterfowl. Regarding procedure if a shot brings down a mistaken target or over-limit animal, Kulis explained that the hunter should leave the downed animal(s) where fallen and report the incident to a game warden, or simply leave the extra ani-mal and call the state police with request to notify a warden. The extra animal will be confiscated, but in cases of clearly unintentional harvest, usually no charges are filed. For bowfishing or spearfishing south of Gardiner on the Kennebec to reduce carp in tidal waters, no hunting license is needed, but the fishing-license salt-water box must be checked. No fee for general saltwater fishing this year, but registration of intent is required by 1) checking off the saltwater box on the inland fishing license, 2) going to the Hallowell Department of Marine Resources to sign up for saltwater an-gling, or 3) signing up on the DMR website.

Land-Management Officer James Connelly took over. Showing slides of management areas, he explained how his department decides whether to grant land-use applications. Of 100,000+ acres across the state, standards differ on each property as to who gets to use an area, how and when, within the following hierarchy: 1) First a plan for protecting/improving/managing endangered species and special habitats is completed. 2) Then a plan is generated to allow as much use for hunting, fishing and trapping as does not interfere with the first goal. 3) Finally, any other potential use (hiking trails, special events, abutting residences or businesses) is assessed based on goals 1 & 2 and already-approved uses. No area can be set aside specifically for a certain use, but neither can an approval prevent other users from access. Connelly outlined sources for Department funds for public land. Given that federal grants are matched to state licenses, stamps and permits sold, Maine is a minimum-receiving state because of low number of sales. Connelly stated, “The majority of Maine citizens are non-hunters. This does not mean they are anti-hunting. We [sportsmen] turn a small percentage of them to anti-hunters by how we interact with them and fail to respect their con-cerns.” Questioned about public land to which access is impossible, Connelly explained that IF&W properties must have public access directly or through other IF&W properties; available access might be only by foot or boat. Jim did state that in cases of really difficult access, permission has been granted to store a properly marked boat near a body of water dur-ing the season, to be removed at season’s end, with no guarantee that that spot will be available to the same person in the next year—there are no “legacy” hunting or fishing spots. Blinds constructed in a managed area must be of all-natural materials. He was also adamant that gated areas are closed to IF&W employees except for work-related entry; when told that there is at least one gated entry for which non-IF&W individuals had the combination, which they told an audience-member they got from IF&W employee(s), Jim very bluntly stated that those employees should be fired, and he requests vehicle license or other identifying information so he can have a “conversation” with all parties involved. The audience agreed that it is impressive that Jim is still sane after the juggling act required to understand all ramifications of current uses for a managed area, then to predict changes that would occur if he approves a proposed alternate or additional use. -- Notes by Remillie Norsworthy


KEEPING COOLKeeping cool means a lot more than fighting nerves on test day. In the sum-mer and early fall, hot weather can be dangerous for your dog. Keep in mind that other than when there is an early morning dew, the temperature down at the dog’s running level, close to the ground, is much hotter than up at our breathing level. If the air temperature around us is 80 degrees, by afternoon, in thick hot grass, it could be over 100 degrees where the dogs are.

Solutions for keeping dogs cool range from the obvious, like putting ken-nels in the shade of your truck to the creative, like packing beef or chicken bouillon ice cubes in your cooler.

Always bring plenty of water -- gallon jugs in the truck, squirt bottles in your vest or a waist belt holder. Dogs that don’t like to drink while working will probably like water in which Rehydrate tablets have been dissolved, giving it a beefy smell and the benefit of electro-lyte replacement.

Pouring water over your dog before heading into the field risks creating a sauna effect. Wait until the field work is done. Also keep in mind that im-mersing an over-heated dog in ice is never recommended.

After the field work, don’t underesti-mate the value of a good ditch puddle, like our favorite between the fields at the Dresden training site. As long as a big puddle or pothole seems to have a bit of movement (so it’s not too stag-nant and magnet for Giardia intestina-lis), letting your dog take a dip -- or lay down in it -- is probably the quickest cooling method.

On the road, monitor the outside tem-perature for dogs riding in crates in the back of pick-ups. Despite air move-ment, summer temperatures may be too high. And although you’ve heard it before, don’t forget the obvious: no running on hot pavement and no leaving your dog inside a vehicle on a warm day.

Signs of overheating:

-- aggravated panting -- heavy salivation -- dark red gums -- poor coordination

You can test of dehydration by pinch-ing a roll of skin on the back of your dog’s neck. If it “sticks” up, he or she might need hydration. Flush the dog’s mouth with cool water, remove saliva, give small drinks of water, and if pos-sible, immerse in cool water.


NOT SO NORMAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS contact info

President Patti Carter 33 Simpson’s Point Road, Brunswick, ME 04011 207-725-8229 [email protected] Pres Nancy Anisfield 1067 Silver Street, Hinesburg, VT 05461 802-482-2561 [email protected] Secretary Nick Racioppi 55 Hedge Bridge Road, Woolwich, ME 04579 207-442-7252 [email protected] Cindy Tracy 37 Eider Lane, Topsham, ME 04086 207-725-4562 [email protected]

Director of Testing: Jason Wade Director of Communications: Judie BaylesDirector of Judge Development: Dave Trahan Test Secretary: Margo MaloneyDirector of Gunning: Matt Lorello Director of Training: Blaine CarterDelegate at Large: Bill Tracy Director of Grounds: Dick Dilley

Yankee Chapter Calendar of Events for 2011 July 15-17 Spinoni Only Days Bowdoinham Wildlife Management Area July 17 Dean Croxford Memorial Shoot Varney’s Clay Sports, Richmond, ME July 23 Water Clinic HELDCA Grounds, Hopkinton, NH August 27 Pre-test Clinic Bowdoinham Wildlife Management Area Sep. 9-12 Testing Bowdoinham Wildlife Management Area Jan. 8, 2012 Annual Meeting Cabela’s, Scarborough, ME

Barking Dog GuidelinesLitter Ads - 1/4 page max size free for members $15 / month non-membersBusiness Card Ads - $25 /year members $35 / year non-membersDisplay Ads - 1/4 page max size $35 / year members $50 / non-members

Story submissions -- 350-500 words max!

What Little Dogs Are Made Of Answer Key

Change of address or email address? Don’t forget to let us know! Send any changes to Judie at [email protected] or Nancy at [email protected].


Got a boat, gun, trailer or some-thing you’d like to sell? Send me the info in an email -- 50 words max, including price and phone. Make sure you get it to me by the Monday of the last full week in the month. [email protected]

2004 Go-Devil Duck Skiff (NO MOTOR), Trailer, factory-installed blind, factory-installed floatation “tails”. The Go-Devil website has more information on this set-up:http://www.godevil.com/GO-DEVIL_Boats.html. Boat is in Saco, ME, and I’m willing to deliver if the deal is right. Please email any questions. $2,500. Looking to unload -- first reason-able offer takes it. Contact Jared Gordon, [email protected].

Duck hunting/ Sneak boat. Fully equipped & ready to hunt.19’ 2 compartment boat w/new Minkota camo mtr., bat-tery, Sculling oar, canvas cover, duck boards, anchor,clamp on oar locks,adjustible bow weight,trailer w/new tires & rims and cool duck head shotgun holder. $2,000 OBO.Contact Ted Gagnon, 978-544-8933, [email protected].

Turkey Gun, Armsport model 2782, O/U 12 ga./.222 Rem-ington. Very good condition. $500 OBO, photo on request. Contact Ted Gagnon, 978-544-8933, [email protected].

Charles Daley 20ga Semi Auto shotgun. Black synthetic stock, black matt finish, 26 “ barrel. Includes full, mod and IC chokes, extra youth butt stock, gun lock, extra “O” rings ( gas operated ) and original box. This gun was made in Turkey and imported by KBI inc Harrisburg PA. $325 OBO, Contact Mark Cote 207-242-3228.

NEW LISTING:Old Town Predator square stern 15 foot long canoe. It is camo in color. Used twice. Price includes load rite14F, 800 lb alum trailer. Trailer has bearing buddies, trailer jack and new spare tire. This canoe is very stable and would be great for fishing or duck hunting. Asking price $1200 or best offer. Call 725-4562 and ask for Bill.


Yankee members, help... Please caption this photo!Two men and a port-o-potty. This one should be easy... Write a caption for this photo and send it to [email protected]. We’ll print the captions in the next issue. You could win the leftover contents of a four-year-old bird bag or dibs on the next porcupine found at the Dresden training grounds.

Here are the captions we received for the photo on the right, featured in last month’s Barking Dog Express.

“It’s amazing the effect one beer has on your depth perception.” --Kristopher Anderson“Blaine, look quick. I caught a blow fish!” --Kristopher Anderson

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