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AUGUSTA — Nominations are being sought for the Legendary Maine Guide Award.
The state Department of Inland Fishers and Wildlife said in a news release that registered Maine Guides are experienced and passionate outdoors men and women. Those who know a guide who is a deserving candidate for the award should submit a nomination by Jan. 10.
The award is presented annually in memory of Master Maine Guide Wilmot “Wiggie” Robinson.
The 2017 recipient, Don Helstrom Jr., of Medway was the ninth recipient of the award. Helstrom has been a registered Maine Guide for 56 years, and has held a leadership role in the Maine Professional Guides Association since its inception in 1979, according to a news release from the IF&W. Over the years, he has guided thousands of clients in the Maine woods on a wide variety of adventures.
He has stressed safety to all his hunters, has promoted youth hunting for years, and always is a strong supporter of Maine’s outdoor heritage.
Helstrom grew up in the Millinockett area and has shared the passion for the outdoors that Wiggie Robinson embodied, the news release said.
The award will be presented to the recipient at the annaul Maine Professional Guides Association banquet in April. For more information and an application, visit www.maine.gov/ifw.
