This Maine minister became a sought-after butcher for hunters

A rural Maine pastor, Bruce Swan of Springfield, is also known for cutting meat for hunters through Swan’s Custom Meat Cutting. The story follows a visit during the first week of bear hunting season, when a three-person crew processed four bears that arrived at their shop in rainy conditions. Swan, who has spent 50 years in the trade, learned the craft for six months after graduating high school in 1976, studying at night and working during the day. He later became a church elder and served as a full-time minister at Springfield Community Chapel for 28 years, retiring before continuing the business that supports his community.