Open Season
True Stories of the Maine Warden Service

A Trip Down Memory Lane As a young lad, I remember listening in amazement to the stories my father and his game warden friends would tell while sitting around a table playing cards.  Their exploits and adventures made me think they were like gods. Now, 50 some odd years later, Worcester has reminded......more

Really good book! I love compilation books like this. Very much like sitting around a campfire hearing stories, or little bits of history.......more

Quick and entertaining, with a mix of lighthearted and deadly serious stories. Seems as if the big priorities for Maine wardens are stopping poachers and rescuing lost hikers and hunters. The book is especially fun if you know Maine and recognize some of the locations.......more

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Not only was it a series of real game warden accounts, it was emotionally charged and factual. Every tale in this book is filled with highs and lows and lots of suspense. You never really know how the tale will end. Some of them are so sad, they almost make yo......more

This book is full of anecdotal stories from a multitude of Maine's Wardens. The stories were truly enthralling. Each story was different from the last, and showed insight from the warden's perspective. Some stories were horrific, sad or terrifying and some were humorous and goofy. Definitely a good......more