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Wolves in Maine
Wildlife related ecotourism, aka “wildlife watching” in Maine generates well over $1 billion in annual economic activity. This is more economic benefit to Mainers than from fishing and hunting combined. In and around Yellowstone Park, wolf watchers spend some $35 million annually, boosting the local economies and providing jobs that rely on non-consumptive wildlife use. …
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What’s New at MWGO – New Membership Rates and New Members
Last month, MWGO shared its new membership rates and benefits with members. The revisions reflect over a year of work by MWGO Board Members. In 2023, MWGO expanded member benefits adding pro deals and educational opportunities and hosting remote and in-person instruction on topics such as creating your own pro deals, finding the right insurance,…
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Book Review: “Finding Myself in Aviation” by Mary S. Build
Read any good books lately? MWGO Suggests Finding Myself in Aviation by Mary S. Build Mary Build wanted to be a seaplane pilot, and in her new book Finding Myself in Aviation she describes her story from childhood to adulthood, and how she achieved her goal. Not only did she become a seaplane pilot, she…
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Have you heard about Maine GearShare?
You may recently have heard about a new resource called Maine GearShare, and wondered what the organization is all about. Take a moment to read on, because this new gear library is uniquely positioned to support Registered Maine Guides and provide a variety of services to you and your business. Maine GearShare can provide a…
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Maine Canoe Symposium 2023
By Jonathan Gardner, MWGO Board Member and Education Chair This year’s symposium will be remembered for April weather in June. After almost a week of 90-degree temps, the weather transitioned to the high 40’s with rain with a raw northeast breeze coming off Bryant Pond for Saturday and Sunday. The bugs were at bay as…
Maine Wilderness Guides Org.
An Association of Registered Maine Guides