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184 • S P O R T I N G C L A S S I C S April heralds the runs of big native steelhead in Alaska's wilderness streams. Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge is a unique, Orvis-endorsed resort in breathtaking southeast Alaska, offering both fresh and saltwater fishing excursions. Early season anglers are treated to a native steelhead run starting in April, while June heats up for saltwater king salmon, followed by four other salmon runs, not to mention Alaska's monster halibut and other deep-water species extending through late September. Boardwalk's skilled chefs prepare breakfast to order, a lunch buffet, and a five-course gourmet dinner with fine wines and other beverages, along with mouth-watering desserts. Guests often wind down an adventurous day by simply relaxing in the outdoor Jacuzzi. The staff at Boardwalk Lodge makes for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that's distinctly Alaskan. Call (800) 764-3918 or visit www.boardwalklodge.com. A trout fisherman and his Poronui guide work a pristine pool in New Zealand. Poronui A unique New Zealand experience, Poronui is 16,000 acres of timeless wilderness and some of the purest air on the planet. There is a dimension to the Poronui experience that sets it apart from other great luxury lodges. Partly it's the privacy, isolation, and jaw-dropping beauty of its location in the secluded Taharua Valley— shared by just a handful of guests at any one time. Mostly it's the rare opportunity of combining world-class hunting for majestic red stag, with antlers of awe- inspiring proportions, and fly fishing for trophy brown and rainbow trout in pristine backcountry waters. To match the premier quality of the outdoor experience, Poronui offers three supremely comfortable accommodation options: a traditional lodge experience at Poronui with the companionship of fellow guests; private accommodations either at Blake House, the owner's stately residence; or our luxury riverside safari camp. Experience the legend of New Zealand's Poronui for yourself. Visit us online at www.poronui.com or email eve@poronui.com. Young hunter Jack Saxton and Bud with their limit of woodcock. Leen's Lodge Leen's Lodge in Maine is a traditional hunting camp that specializes in grouse and woodcock hunting during October. Leen's is located on a key migratory path for woodcock, and the birds move through the area during the entire month. Big woods, abandoned farms, blueberry barrens, and plenty of successional growth make Leen's Lodge an ideal destination for the serious hunter. You can hunt on your own or with one of our professional Maine guides. You will stay in one of our nicely appointed lakeside cabins and enjoy wonderful meals in our dining room. Witness the beautiful colors of autumn and some of the best wild bird hunting on the East Coast. Call (800) 995-3367 or visit us online at www.leenslodge.com. High Adventure Company can reserve your seat in some of the best hunting concessions in all of Africa. High Adventure Company John Burrell's High Adventure Company, the exclusive travel concierge for the Beretta Trident Program and recipient of the Sporting Classics Award of Excellence for sporting travel, has been one of the strongest players in the African hunting industry for more than 20 years. Their exclusive offerings include Kalahari Oryx, a 180,000-acre concession in South Africa on the Botswana border that is home to four of the big five. In addition, High Adventure has more than one million acres in the famed Charara concession on the Zimbabwe-Zambia border, where lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, sable, and other plains game are in abundance, making hunter success rates extremely high. They also have access to excellent properties in Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Owning both hunting and eco-tourism operations allows High Adventure to customize a journey to fulfill the dreams of even the most demanding clients. Call (800) 847-0834.