The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife seeks nominations for the Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award.

Registered Maine Guides are experienced and passionate outdoors men and women. Each year the department recognizes a member of the guiding community with the award, according to a news release from the department.

Criteria for this prestigious award is as follows:

• Must meet 20 year anniversary as a Registered Maine Guide. Active guide for 10 years;
• Passes a criminal background check. Law abiding citizen with no arrests for committing a crime related to: Human injury, gun laws or major hunting or fishing violations for 20 years;
• Volunteer community service. Providing education about safety and survival in the Maine woods. Introducing and educating youth about the importance of the ecosystem found in Maine;
• Active on boards or committees that enhance and promote the importance of Maine’s outdoor resources, such as youth programs, scout leadership, conservation education, safety instruction, search and rescue volunteerism, fish and game clubs, guide license examination.

This award will be presented to the recipient at the annual Maine Professional Guides Association banquet in the spring.

Those who know a deserving Registered Maine Guide can complete and submit a nomination by Feb. 17. The nomination packet can be downloaded from maine.gov, or a nomination can be submitted online.

 

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