Guided Adirondack

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  "bio": "David Burch has built his guiding practice around the full seasonal rhythm of the Adirondacks, operating from Watson, NY with deep knowledge of the Independence River, Salmon River, Black River, and Western Adirondack State Park's network of lakes and reservoirs. He targets brook trout and brown trout on spring creeks and rivers, steelhead during seasonal runs, and northern pike across stillwater. His operation spans wade fishing, drift boat work, and canoe-based expeditions, with trips rotating through spring ice-out fishing, summer wilderness exploration, fall salmon runs on the Salmon River, and winter ice fishing on Chaumont Bay and Lake Ontario.",
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      "question": "What are the rates for a 5 to 8+ hour guided fishing or hiking day trip?",
      "answer": "$120.00 for 1 person, $40.00 additional person (Up to 8 people).",
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      "question": "What are the rates for a 5 to 8+ hour canoeing or canoeing and fishing trip?",
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      "question": "What are the rates for a 2 day 1 night camping and or fishing trip?",
      "answer": "$270.00 for 1 person, $35.00 additional person (Up to 7 people). Canoe is an extra $75.00.",
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      "question": "What are the rates for a 4 day 3 night camping and fishing trip from Watson to Old Forge?",
      "answer": "$560.00 for 1 person, $45.00 additional person (Up to 7 people). Plus additional $200.00 to have canoe portaged.",
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      "question": "What are the rates for salmon and steelhead fishing on the Salmon River?",
      "answer": "$130.00 for 1 person, $30.00 per additional person (up to 7 people). If fishing at Douglaston salmon run you must also buy either a half day or full day pass.",
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      "question": "What are the rates for steelhead fishing from canoe on select parts of the Salmon River?",
      "answer": "1 person $150.00, a party of two is $200.00.",
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      "question": "Do I need my own fishing, hunting and camping gear?",
      "answer": "YES. MUST HAVE OWN FISHING, HUNTING AND CAMPING GEAR.",
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      "question": "Do I need a valid New York State fishing or hunting license?",
      "answer": "YES. You must have a valid New York State fishing and/or hunting license if a trip is planned that includes hunting and/or fishing.",
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      "question": "Is food included in the packages?",
      "answer": "Food is not included in the packages. It will be your own responsibility to supply your own food. We will guide you in the proper amounts that is needed for any given day, but if you are on a Special Diet or are Allergic to anything, please inform your guide so they can be sure to place it in your file.",
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      "question": "What are the rates for small game hunting?",
      "answer": "$110.00 a day per person for squirrel, rabbit, grouse, pheasant, and turkey.",
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      "question": "What are the rates for frog/turtle hunting?",
      "answer": "1 person $140.00 or $170.00 for two people. 2 day 1 night camping, frog hunting trip is $300.00 for one person, $375.00 for two people.",
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      "question": "What are the rates for bear hunting?",
      "answer": "3 day two night camping, bear hunting trip $580.00 for one person, $800.00 for two people.",
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      "question": "What are the rates for deer hunting?",
      "answer": "$150.00 a day per person (camping, deer hunting trip same as bear).",
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      "question": "What are the rates for furbearer hunting?",
      "answer": "$160.00 a day per person for fox, coyote, bobcat, raccoon, weasel, skunk, and opossum (camping, furbearer hunting trip same as bear).",
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      "question": "What are the rates for duck/geese/migratory bird hunting?",
      "answer": "$130.00 a day per person (camping, duck hunting trip same as bear).",
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      "question": "What are the rates for trapping?",
      "answer": "$125.00 a day per person (must have trapping license, camping, trapping trip same as bear).",
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      "question": "Where are you located?",
      "answer": "I'm located East of Lowville NY in the town of Watson next to the Otter creek horse trails.",
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      "question": "How can I contact a guide?",
      "answer": "You can reach David Allen Burch at: 1-413-559-1967 or snapyourdone@frontier.com (best to call). Or Pam at: 1-315-775-6182 or snapyourdone@hotmail.com.",
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      "question": "What types of fishing and trips do you offer?",
      "answer": "Fishing, camping, hiking, hunting and canoeing. Serving mainly in the Western Adirondack New York State Park. Locations include the Independence River, Otter Creek, Black River, Beaver River, Moose River, Sugar River, Fish Creek, Oswegatchie River, Pine Lake, Cleveland Lake, Bear Pond, Stillwater Reservoir with plenty of other places to explore, plus the famous Salmon River.",
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      "question": "What are the guides' credentials?",
      "answer": "David Allen Burch Badge# 7535 and Pamela McUmber Badge# 7527 are New York State Certified to Outdoor Guide in camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and skilled in the use of boats and canoes.",
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      "question": "Can I get married on my trip?",
      "answer": "Yes. Pam is also an Ordained Minister. Would you like to get Married on your trip to one of the beautiful areas we will take you too? Just let us know so we can make a few adjustments to the agenda.",
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