"Always Game demonstrates the power and happiness of an outdoor life." –Steven Rinella, author and host of the MeatEater Podcast Christi Elliott's passion for hunting and fishing, her curiosity and enthusiasm at tackling new experiences, and her dynamic personality have made her a powerful force in the Maine outdoors world. Judy Camuso, commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, has called Elliott “a movement, a phenomenon, a powerhouse” and credited her with driving the increase in women obtaining hunting licenses. In Always Game , Elliott recounts her youth in Downeast Maine, highlights early adventures like hiking the Appalachian Trail, and takes readers along as she learns, sometimes through heartbreak, how to hunt and fish―including the training of her beloved dog, Argos. Elliott describes herself as an experience hunter who jumps at chances to try new things. Whether she is trapping beaver in Southern Maine, hunting moose in Washington County, fly fishing in Baxter State Park, or chasing tuna in rough seas an hour or so off the coast of Maine, her characteristic optimism shines through. Along the way, Christi has battled self-doubts and experienced the challenges of breaking into sports long dominated by men. Those challenges prompted her to create the Maine Women Hunters group as a welcoming place for like-minded women to learn and join in the fun. More than classic hunting and fishing tales, Always Game introduces a fresh voice in outdoor recreation and highlights the joy, pain, and wonder inherent in the sport. "There are two kinds of hunters and anglers: you've got the ones who stay home and complain about crowds or the weather or how everything's changed since they were a kid; and then you've got the ones who get out there and have a blast and make the action happen. Christi Elliott is the second kind, and I love following her adventures. Always Game demonstrates the power and happiness of an outdoor life." -Steven Rinella, author and host of the MeatEater Podcast "With her trademark honesty and humor, Maine native Christi Elliott welcomes readers into her life in the great outdoors, sharing her experiences on adventures like thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, fishing for mahi-mahi on the U.S. Virgin Islands, hunting deer and trapping beavers in rural Maine, and, through it all, showing what it means to be a proud and successful woman hunter. Always Game is the next chapter in Maine's proud history of outdoorswomen and the next step in the legacy they are leaving for our daughters and granddaughters to follow." -Janet Mills, Governor of Maine "I have known Christi long enough to know that she is the real deal outdoorswoman. She is up for any adventure in the outdoors and takes them on full speed. Let Christi take you on her adventures in this book." -Hal Blood, Master Maine Guide, Author and Co-founder of Big Woods Bucks "A registered Maine guide, influencer, hunter, angler, trapper and civil engineer, Christi Elliott has already accomplished a great deal in her young life. In Always Game, she shares her story, starting with her thrifty upbringing in Machias, then as a high school basketball stand-out, world traveler, Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, and leader of outdoorswomen. Her relaxed, straightforward writing style makes this book a delightful and inspirational read." -Will Lund, Editor, The Maine Sportsman "Christi is much more than an accomplished outdoorswoman--she is a movement, a phenomenon, a powerhouse, an influencer, a mentor, and an amazing friend." -Judy Camuso, Commissioner, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife "When I read outdoor memoirs, I always hope to find something new and interesting. I'm looking for turns of phrase that separate good writing from great writing, descriptive elements that lift the book out of the ordinary. Christi Elliott's debut, Always Game, is a piece of great writing. I'm both happy for her and a touch envious at what she has accomplished here. Well done, Christi. This is a wonderful read." -Jim Shockey, author and television producer Christi Elliott, born and raised in Machias, Maine, is a Registered Maine Guide, Appalachian Trail through-hiker, engineer, columnist, and author. In 2017, she founded Maine Women Hunters, one of America’s largest female hunting groups, where she organizes group hunts, fishing trips, and educational and social events for every ability level. She graduated from the University of Maine at Orono. When she isn’t working as a design engineer in Portland, she writes outdoors columns for The Maine Sportsman magazine and Bangor Daily News . Her writing has also appeared in numerous publications including Ducks Unlimited , Shooting Sportsman , Kayak Angler , and Bear Hunting Magazine . Christi works with several companies including L.L. Bean, Swarovski Optiks, Old Town Canoes, Maine Cabin Masters, and AFTCO to promote women in the outdoors. She lives in Southern