"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 Holmes welcomes readers into her life in the great outdoors, sharing her experiences on adventures like through 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
“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
“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
“The stories in this book recount her beginnings as a kid in Downeast Maine and many of her successful and unsuccessful adventures. Collectively, they tell the story of a woman on a mission, a path not many people take. They are laugh-out-loud funny, interesting, and sometimes heart wrenching. They are stories that we all can relate to whether you hunt or fish or hike or canoe. Even if you don’t participate in any of these activities, her stories will grab you and pull you into the outdoors with her.
Christi has created an outdoor community for women, a place for anyone wanting to learn, a place especially for those who haven’t had the opportunity before. Her willingness to share her passion and knowledge, her time and energy, and even her favorite hunting and fishing spots will leave a lasting impact on you and Maine. Christi has changed the face of hunting, and quite frankly, it’s about time!
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
