Oh, they're awesome. A Registered Maine Guide knows everything from hunting and fishing, to which bar to go to back in civilization. They can take you to the top of the mountains in any weather, right a canoe in turbulent water, track game, trap game, live off the land entirely, etc...
There aren't many of them. It's a pretty hard certification to get.
Cool. Never heard of that
I don't see why you would have heard of 'em - except I've probably mentioned them before. You'd only know about them if you were in Maine, or needing the services of a guide in Maine. I could guide you, but I can't call myself a 'Maine Guide'. I haven't passed the test. (The test is brutal. They may even decide to close the books and force you out into the woods to demonstrate.)
I've never hired a guide for anything, but then again, I've never been to a foreign country
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