George Smith: Outdoorsman, Author, and Advocate for Aging in Place
Maine NFC Advisory Council member George Smith has been a fixture in Maine’s outdoor scene for decades. He was instrumental in getting Maine’s State Heritage Fish law passed, the most significant wild native trout initiative in the history of Maine.
When asked what his biggest accomplishment while at the helm of Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, here is what George had to say:
You were executive director of the Sportsmen’s Alliance of Maine for 18 years. What was your proudest accomplishment from your tenure there?
Creation of Maine’s Heritage Fish Waters – 500 lakes and ponds [actually 578 and counting] where we now protect our native brook trout.
This is why Maine NFC dedicated their State Heritage Fish Sign project to George, without his vision, support, hard work, and influence, it never would have happened:
