Aroostook Outdoor News: Hunter’s Breakfast Edition
Hunter’s breakfasts are a long-standing and revered tradition here in Aroostook County. Whether you’re a hunter looking to fuel up before a day in the deer woods or someone looking for a hearty, home-cooked meal, a hunter’s breakfast offers something for just about everyone. The centerpiece of these small town soirees is simple: it’s all about the food. Most outfits offer up traditional breakfast fare – usually in huge, all-you-can-eat helpings – at a very reasonable price. And, because these feasts frequently function as fundraisers for local clubs and organizations, most feature an overabundance of door prizes and raffle prizes to help get people in the door and raise a little extra money for their project. As an attendee at my share of these breakfast banquets over the years, I have been the lucky recipient of gas cards, hunting hats, sweatshirts, and even a case of oil. Most folks, in my experience, go home with a prize; the luckiest leave with a new rifle o...