On this episode of Maine Knows How, we welcome Randy Cross, retired Maine Bear Biologist, for a fascinating conversation about Maine’s black bear population, wildlife management, conservation, and decades of field experience in the North Woods.

Randy shares stories from his career studying and managing one of Maine’s most iconic animals while offering insight into bear behavior, habitat, hunting, and the future of wildlife conservation in our state.

If you enjoy Maine outdoors, wildlife, hunting, fishing, and conservation, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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What happens when lifelong friends sit down and start telling stories?

On this episode of Maine Knows Howe, Bob Howe is joined by his longtime friend Jeff Zimba — and nothing is off the table.

From the world of machine guns…
to high-end auctions (including Babe Ruth’s shotgun)…
to fishing in the middle of a hurricane…

These aren’t polished stories — they’re the kind that only come out when old friends get talking.

Jeff Zimba has spent decades around firearms, outdoor life, and guiding here in Maine — but it’s the experiences behind it all that make this episode one you don’t want to miss.

🎯 If you like authentic conversations, wild real-life moments, and classic Maine storytelling — this one delivers.

Jason Smith from Maine Underwater Freshwater Exploration joins Maine Knows Howe to explore Maine’s lakes using an underwater drone—revealing brook trout, lake trout, cusk, and more.