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.

Tune in this week as we go to the heart of the matter with Matthew Landis on how Pine Grove Programs is “Making a Difference.”

 If you are a Veteran, First Responder, LEO or know someone who is – we dig deep to share why we do what do and how Pine Grove Programs helps to change lives.

Tune in this week as we go to the heart of the matter at Pine Grove Programs – “Making a Difference.”
  If you are a Veteran, First Responder, LEO or know someone who is – we dig deep to share why we do what do and how Pine Grove Programs helps to change lives.

Hal Blood -   Master Maine Guide, outfitter, author, and founder of the Big Woods Bucks hunting brand that produces podcasts, YouTube videos, and an entire outdoor line of wool clothing and undergarments. Hal is the real deal and a legend in Maines outdoor community.

What do you get when you gather three outdoorsmen in a room with over 150 years of experience ? You get stories glory. Join Randy Flannery, Bob Howe & Andy Collar as they spins some tales ! We hope you enjoy this episode of Maine Knows Howe - please be sure to share with your friends and give us a like !

Join us for this episode as Randy Flannery of Wilderness Escape Outfitters and our own Bob Howe swap stories gathered from nearly a century of guiding experience. 

What do you get when you gather three outdoorsmen in a room with over 150 years of experience ? You get stories glory. Join Randy Flannery, Bob Howe & Andy Collar as they spins some tales ! We hope you enjoy this episode of Maine Knows Howe - please be sure to share with your friends and give us a like !

You won’t want to miss this episode of Maine Knows Howe as we gather outdoor deer hunting legends Lanny Benoit, Randy Flannery & Rick Labbe to hear them share tales from the hunt.