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his return to northern New Hampshire in 1982 he introduced the art of drift boat fishing to the upper Connecticut
and Androscoggin rivers. Nineteen years later his oars still ply these mighty rivers with hopes of passing the
tradition to his boys in the not too distant future.
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After
obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Biology, chief guide and owner, Ken Hastings wasted little time in putting that
knowledge to use. Shortly thereafter his travels carried him to Jackson Hole, Wyoming where he spent four years
as assistant manager of Rivermeadow’s Crescent ‘H’ ranch. His duties while there ranged from guiding fishermen
on such legendary rivers as the Snake, Yellowstone, Lewis, and Madison to giving fly casting instruction and fly
tying demonstrations.
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During
the ‘off’ season Mr. Hastings teaches Biology and Science at Colebrook Academy and, in his spare time, serves on
the Headwaters sub-committee to the Connecticut River Joint Commissions. At the request of of the Region I fisheries
biologist and members of the Fish & Game Commision Ken was part of a team that worked to develop an Upper Connecticut
River Fisheries Management Plan. In Novemberof 2000 these efforts saw him receive the New Hampshire Department
of Environmental Service's 'River Steward of the Year'.
With
his wife Lori and their three sons, Ken makes his home on the banks of the Connecticut River. Living on the river
allows him the luxury of never ending observations and a view of the river’s timeless beauty.
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