MA State Agencies

NH State Agencies

Charlie Spencer is a former Nova Scotian wilderness canoe outfitter and guide, a graduate of the Canadian Canoe Instructors School, and an international Franciscan Peacemaker award recipient.  He produced the award winning cable documentary, "The Urban Canoeist," and is the co-author of, "A Canoeist Manuel for the Promotion of Environmental and Ethical Concerns", published by the Canadian Recreational Canoe Association.

Gerry Crow is a licensed New Hampshire fishing guide, active member of Trout Unlimited and an instructor in the State of New Hampshire, "Let’s Go Fishing," program.  He has been fly fishing for over 40 years and enjoys sharing his knowledge with less-experienced anglers. He has fished all over the USA and parts of Canada.  His favorite place to be is a New Hampshire wild trout pond during the Hex hatch. 

Charles Shadan. Charles has been fly fishing and sharing his love of the "gentle art": for over 41 years.  He has fished extensively throughout New England during this time as well as making over 20 trips fly fishing the waters of the western U.S.A., including the famous San Juan River four times.  He is an accomplished fly tier and prides himself as an expert in fishing midges down to size 28.  He currently owns the Evening Sun Fly Shop located at 55 Groton Street, Pepperell, MA, 01463.  He served as the past president of the Squana-Tissit Chapter of Trout Unlimited for two years and currently holds the position of membership director.  His intimate knowledge of local rivers and streams, as well as the Upper New Hampshire Connecticut Lakes region, makes him a sought after authority for information at his shop on a regular basis. 

Lee Pilkovsky was born and raised in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Lee has spent his entire life in the woods and on the waters of New England. After a tour of duty in the Marine Corps he pursed a degree in business management from the University of New Hampshire in an effort to make a living doing what he loves. He now currently owns Wolfeboro Bay Outfitters in downtown Wolfeboro where he spends his days. 

Roger Aziz, Jr. has over 25 years of fishing experience for every species of both freshwater and saltwater.  He has over 100 Hall of fame and IGFA World Line Class Records as well as the Massachusetts State Record Holder and tournament champion.  Roger is also a nine time winner of the Massachusetts Sports Fishing Gold Pin Awards.  Most notably in June 1984 he caught the state record brown bullhead from Stiles Pond in Boxford, MA and in June 1979 he caught the state record white catfish from the Merrimac River.  Along with several television appearances Roger has also been published in a number of magazines including Field & Stream, In Fisherman, In Fisherman-Catfish Insider, Mass Wildlife, Southern Outdoors, and the American Fishing Club hard cover Fishing Library. 

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Don McClory is a professional outdoor writer for over 15 years and is an active member of the New England Outdoor Writers Association and his, “Lures of Outdoors,” outdoor column appears biweekly in the Lynn Daily Item in Lynn.  One of his proudest accomplishments was being awarded the, “2006 Sportsmen of the Year,” from the Essex County League of Sportsmen Association.  For over 35 years Don has been a member of the Lynn Fish and Game Protective Association.