Column: What getting back to Outdoors basics really means

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 11, 2025

I began to wonder what my resolutions should be for the new year. I need to remember success isn’t just about hooking a fish or bringing home an animal. This year, I’ll try to keep our gear better organized. I’ll invest in some better-quality equipment, and sort through the unnecessary clutter. I’m ready to get back to a simpler approach. I need to spend far more time on the shooting range. I am going to fish more, including with my family and friends. I need to rekindle the excitement of pulling a 6-inch brook trout out of a tiny stream, and not be so focused on finding fish I can measure in pounds. Finally, I need to become more involved in the outdoors. I have taken from it for so many years, and it’s time to start giving back. ~ Chris Sargent