Maine Knows Howe
Maine Knows Howe is a Maine based podcast featuring the adventures & stories of Master Maine Guide Bob Howe & his son Wyatt. For over 40 years Bob has operated a lodge in Maine and has given away outdoor healing opportunities to veterans, first responders and law enforcement through Pine Grove Programs. Meet the real people of Maine who have given back to those who have given the most.
Episodes
What happens when lifelong friends sit down and start telling stories?
On this episode of Maine Knows Howe, Bob Howe is joined by his longtime friend Jeff Zimba — and nothing is off the table.
From the world of machine guns…
to high-end auctions (including Babe Ruth’s shotgun)…
to fishing in the middle of a hurricane…
These aren’t polished stories — they’re the kind that only come out when old friends get talking.
Jeff Zimba ...
Jason Smith from Maine Underwater Freshwater Exploration joins Maine Knows Howe to explore Maine’s lakes using an underwater drone—revealing brook trout, lake trout, cusk, and more.
This March on Maine Knows Howe…
We’re talking trophy brook trout — the kind that make grown anglers shake.
How did Maine turn Moosehead Lake into one of the most talked-about brook trout fisheries in the country? It didn’t happen by accident. We break down the science, the strategy, and the decades of work by the biologists at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife who helped make it happen. If you love big w...
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 wor...
🦌 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 c...
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.
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.
You wanna know what it takes to be both a successful cat tracker and big buck slayer ? Then you want to be sure to check out this episode of Maine Knows Howe with Rick Labbe. Tune in as Ricks shares his tips and stories from his great hunting adventures from Maine to Wyoming.
This month our guest is Patrick Guyett, the founder of Hunstock, the premier outdoor exhibition festival and educational event for anyone who loves the hunting & fishing world..
Join us for the April episode of Maine Knowes Howe where we meet Andrea & Edna – the “two engines” behind Pine Grove Lodge & Pinegrove Programs.
Our special guest this week is dear friend and legendary guide, Randy Flannery of Wilderness Escape Outfitters of Danforth Maine. This show is full of stories, tips and insight into being a Master Made Guide and what it takes to be successful.
Lanny Benoit stopped by the Sportsman Challenge this fall to share some stories on how "The Big Guy" upstairs is always on the job. Lanny is always good for a story or two. We hope you enjoy !
Join us for the January edition of Maine Knows Howe with our guest Al Swett from the Maine Snowmobile Association. Be sure to join us as we get the exciting scoop on the future of Snowmobiling in Maine.
Fly tying is said to be an art, but in this December short we feature Edward Muzeroll AKA "Muzzy", world class fly tier and fisherman extraordinaire ! To see these fly's. be sure to visit Maine Knows Howe on our YouTube channel.
We are pleased we had the opportunity to chat with Tenley Skolfield , Master Maine Guide and outdoor women extraordinaire. You think you got what it takes to run a lodge, guide men, mentor women and run a 250 mile sled dog race ? If so... you may want to hear her story.
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