Even as hunting pros at neighboring camps yearned to see their first deer of the season, 16 year old James Tidd spotted deer on three different occasions and then laid waste to the unfortunate monster buck that strayed within range of his single shot 30-30.
It wasn't long before veteran companion hunters Bill, John & Jeff were seen emulating James' hunting style of bulling through the bushes at high speed, and were even discussing the possibility of a new line of hunter clothing called "Jamesy".
Upon emerging from the woods, local Millinocket residents wanted to shake James' hand, take pictures, and generally celebrate this rare north woods victory.
Of course, all of these events only served to honor the memory of the "father of hunting", Herb Kimball, who went to that hunting-camp-in-the-sky exactly 20 years ago.
The jubilation was only slightly marred by the pathetic sight of James' father begging for donations to help cover the cost of James' hunting license, airfare, gear, and now deer processing and head mounting.
