This February, Maine Knows Howe brings you a powerful episode rooted in purpose, perseverance, and service.

Bob Howe sits down with David Giampetruzzi—retired veteran, Registered Maine Guide, and original founding board member of Pine Grove Programs—for an unforgettable conversation about what it truly took to get the program off the ground.

Together, Bob and David share the early stories: the doubts, the hard work, the faith, and the commitment it took to build something that would go on to impact thousands of lives. From veterans to first responders and law enforcement officers, this episode explores how Pine Grove Programs has helped men and women recover from PTSD through mentorship, the outdoors, and genuine human connection.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear:
• The origin story of Pine Grove Programs
• What motivated the founders to say “yes”
• How outdoor experiences help heal invisible wounds
• The real impact on veterans, first responders, and LEOs

This isn’t just a podcast episode—it’s a testimony to what happens when people step up, serve others, and refuse to quit.

👉 Subscribe now and don’t miss this February release.

🦌 Coyotes, Winter, and the Future of Maine’s Deer 🌲

In this powerful new episode of Maine Knows Howe, host Bob Howe sits down with Gerry Lavigne, retired Maine deer biologist, to tackle one of the most controversial and critical topics facing our woods today.

Gerry breaks down the real impact coyotes have on Maine’s deer population, why winter conditions make deer especially vulnerable, and why active predator control is essential to protecting the future of whitetails in the Pine Tree State. Backed by decades of field experience, biology, and hard-earned insight, this conversation cuts through opinion and gets to the facts.

Whether you’re a hunter, conservationist, outdoorsman, or someone who simply cares about Maine’s wildlife heritage, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Full show drop Jan 1st !

🎯 Topics include:
• How coyotes affect deer survival in winter
• Why deer yards matter more than ever
• The science behind predator control
• What happens if we do nothing

👉 Subscribe, like, and join the conversation as we explore how knowledge, stewardship, and action can help protect Maine’s deer for generations to come.

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Our guest this month is Carroll Ware, Master Maine Guide and holder of over 50 Fly Fishing World records ! Join us as we discover how Carroll took his love of fly fishing and turned it into a career spanning 40 years sharing the love of the woods & waters with others.