MPGA Member Directory for 2019

Maine Professional Guides Association 2019 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Let a Professional Maine Guide Show You the Way

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Contents 3

Message from the President

48 Saltwater Fishing

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About the MPGA

57 Canoeing & Kayaking

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MPGA Code of Ethics

64 Hiking, Camping, Etc.

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MPGA Mission

74 Snowmobiling & 4-Wheeling

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What to Ask

82 Recreational & Educational Activities

10 Big-Game Hunting

90 Whitewater Rafting

20 Small-Game Hunting

94 MPGA Membership List

36 Freshwater Fishing

Cover Maine Guide Classifications III

DESIGN & PRODUCTION

MAINE PROFESSIONAL GUIDES ASSOCIATION

CUSTOM PUBLISHING SERVICES

An organization of professional guides dedicated to promoting a quality, ethical outdoor experience

BRENDA COLE SECRETARY Spruce Mountain Lodge Thorndike, ME

RALPH STUART Editor in Chief

info@maineguides.org www.maineguides.org

BOB PARKER TREASURER Stony Brook Outfitters Wilton, ME

IAN ROTHWELL Graphic Designer BEN WILLIAMSON Director of Photography JOE ANDERSON Production Editor “TERRY” BOMBEKE Advertising Consultant HANNAH CLARK Sales Coordinator Cover Photos: Jerry Monkman (front) Ross Knowlton (back)

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018 JEFF BELMORE PRESIDENT Georges River Outfitters Owls Head, ME JEFF REESE VICE PRESIDENT JR Guide Service Dover, NH DALE TOBEY CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Dale Tobey Guide Service Grand Lake Stream, ME

BRANDON BISHOP Foggy Mountain Guide Service Charleston, ME HAL BLOOD Big Woods Bucks Jackman, ME DOUG DENICO Madison, ME DON DUDLEY Matagamon Guide Service Patten, ME CHRIS MARBLE Marble Family Outfitters Leeds, ME

LEE SCHANZ JR. Schanz’s Guide Service Cornville, ME RYAN SHEPARD Shepard Hunting Co. Patten, ME MPGA STAFF DON KLEINER Executive Director Maine Outdoors Union, ME JAYE PARKER Admin Stony Brook Outfitters Wilton, ME PAT GROSS Admin Simply Summits Stonington, ME

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Message from the President For more than 40 years the Maine Professional Guides Association (MPGA) has been leading the way for all of us who make our living in the woods and on the waters of Maine. It is a significant milestone and one worth celebrating.

More than a century has passed since Cornelia Thurza Crosby, aka “Fly Rod Crosby,” was issued the very first guide’s license, on March 19, 1897. Our guiding tradition predates one of the most famous chroniclers of the Maine woods: Henry David Thoreau. Since our beginnings, Maine Guides have become synonymous with capable and ethical outdoor leadership. Today Maine Guides are recognized worldwide for their professionalism, their knowledge of the outdoors and their ability to develop the kinds of winning relationships that keep visitors coming back.

Over the past four decades the MPGA has grown to be a diverse group representing a wide range of outdoor pursuits and members. The bottom line, however, remains the same: protecting and enhancing the venerable tradition of guiding while conserving the resources that we all depend on.

Our membership is comprised of guides from all regions of the state. We are proud of our reputation as the “group to call” when outdoors issues come up. MPGA members participate in many state-government groups focused on tourism, conservation, land access, landowner relations and various other tasks. We sponsor kids attending the Bryant Pond Conservation School every year.

We also employ a lobbyist to represent our collective interests at the State House. Every year brings new challenges, and the MPGA brings reasoned perspective to the ever-changing political landscape. That is why it is so important for us to keep our organization vital and active.

If you are looking for a skilled guide for your outdoor adventure in Maine, please search our membership.

It is the source for the best guides available.

Above all else, enjoy your time in the outdoors. We all work very hard to provide top-notch guiding services, and that always has been our primary goal: a memorable and enjoyable outdoor experience for all of our clients.

Sincerely,

All of our members have signed an ethics pledge that contains four key elements: • Obey all state and federal laws.

Jeff Bellmore, President • Cooperate with all wildlife officials and landowners.

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• Provide quality service and equipment.

• Promote conservation and education, and put safety above all else.

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About the MPGA

We hold our members to high standards, to ensure the best experiences for clients, promote safety, and support conservation and education efforts that ensure the future of guiding. Each of our members is required to sign a code of ethics, pledging to provide quality service, promote safety, obey all laws, cooperate with wildlife officials and landowners, and

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Bob Humphrey

Established in 1978, the Maine Professional Guides Association is proud to be the largest, oldest organization of Maine Guides, with more than 1,000 members and a 35-year history. Our members provide great recreational opportunities from the remotest parts of the state to the most populated. From sea kayaking to fly-fishing to bear hunting, we have something for everyone.

support conservation and education. Our guides are certified by the state in the fields of hunting, fishing, recreation, sea kayaking and/or whitewater rafting and are trained in first aid, so that they are prepared to handle any problems that might arise.

Dave Conley of Canoe the Wild

Guiding has had a long and colorful history in Maine. From when Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby was issued the first Maine guide’s license, in 1897, to today, thousands of guides have worked to provide clients a great experience in the Maine outdoors.

All of our members agree to abide by the MPGA’s Code of Ethics:

advertising. I will at all times conduct my operation and services in an ethical and businesslike manner.

I will fully cooperate with state and federal wildlife officials and will abide by and advise my clients of all applicable conservation and game laws, statutes and regulations and will not condone their violation.

I will honestly advise my clients of fish and game populations in the area, and I will make no “guarantees” as to the potential success of a fishing or hunting trip.

I will make every effort to fully acquaint my clients with all the conditions of weather, terrain, equipment, travel and housing they may expect on the trip and advise them as to guns, equipment, clothing and other gear they must furnish, as well as the approximate degree of physical endurance, agility, strength and skill required to enhance their experience afield.

I will maintain serviceable equipment and gear in good working condition. When providing bedding or other personal equipment, it will be clean and sufficient for weather conditions likely to be encountered. I will employ well-trained, courteous and sufficient personnel to adequately care for guests and facilitate rendering the services offered. I will maintain a neat and orderly camp at all times.

Bob Humphrey

Dave Conley of Canoe the Wild

Code of Ethics

Rates, accommodations and services will be clearly defined for prospective clients prior to booking and acceptance of down payment. I will not misrepresent rates or service accommodations or otherwise mislead prospective clients through false or fictitious

I will at all times cooperate fully with private landowners and public-land-management agencies and will respect their rights and privileges.

I will at all times provide for the safety and well being of my clients and all other individuals who I may encounter in the course of my guiding experiences.

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Mission

The overall mission of the Maine Professional Guides Association (MPGA) is to protect and enhance the profession, incomes and outdoor heritage of Maine Guides and to maintain the natural resources they and their customers depend upon.

MPGA Mission: Through cooperation with other groups, political action and public education, the Maine Professional Guides Association aims to preserve natural resources and the traditions of guiding and outdoor recreation.

We work with other groups such as federal agencies, industry, agricultural interests, and other sporting and conservation organizations to solve problems involving natural-resource conservation and outdoor recreation. The MPGA also actively sponsors or opposes legislation that affects Maine Guides or the natural resources they depend on. Additionally, we work to preserve good relationships between

sportsmen and landowners, and we support education to promote good sportsmanship and ethics, firearm safety and responsible use of natural resources.

The Maine Professional Guides Association’s stated purposes are to: • Work cooperatively with the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, the Department of Conservation, the Department of Marine Resources and other state and federal agencies on issues that will improve or promote the interests of professional Maine Guides, enhance the image of Maine Guides, encourage the wise use of renewable natural resources and ensure the future of traditional forms of outdoor recreation.

• Work cooperatively with industry, agricultural interests, government, and sporting and conservation groups whose overall objectives are not inconsistent with those of the Corporation to arrive at workable and logical solutions to problems related to guiding, outdoor recreation and the use of natural resources.

Paul Cyr

Higher Purpose:

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• Actively participate in writing, sponsoring and supporting legislation or regulation at state and federal levels that promote or enhance the interests of professional Maine Guides and to conserve the natural resources that are essential to the future of the guiding profession.

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• Vigorously oppose legislation or regulation that would be harmful to professional Maine Guides or the guiding profession or that would directly and negatively impact natural resources that are essential to the future of guiding or that would unnecessarily restrict hunting, fishing or related activities that traditionally have involved the use of Maine Guides.

• Protect, support, encourage and promote the safe and legal ownership and use of firearms through education, training, demonstration, dissemination of information and support of appropriate legislation.

• Encourage, by education, training, demonstration, dissemination of information and support of appropriate legislation a high level of sportsmanship, ethical behavior and respect for the rights of others when using firearms or participating in any form of outdoor activity or sport that is directly or otherwise reasonably related to the interests of the Corporation.

• Cultivate a feeling of good will and mutual understanding through proper recognition and respect of the rights of others insofar as they relate to the ownership or management of property, the enjoyment and lawful use of natural resources, and the enforcement of laws and regulations.

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Dave Conley of Canoe the Wild

What to Ask

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What to ask before you make a reservation: • What exactly does this trip involve? How exactly will we be fishing, hunting and/or traveling? Am I (or others in my party) physically capable of this trip?

What changes can be made if the trip is too difficult?

• How likely are we to be successful? (A guarantee of success should be viewed with caution.)

• How many others will be in camp? How many will be with the guide?

• Who will be the guide?

• What can we expect for weather conditions? What will happen if the weather conditions prevent our trip from happening as expected? Is there an alternative trip? Will we receive a refund?

• What is the price? Exactly what is included in the price? Are there any other costs?

Are tips included in the price?

• Is a deposit required and, if so, what is the policy on refunds? (These things may be clearly stated on the website or in printed material.)

What are the expected terms of payment?

• Are meals included? If so, what sort of meals will be served? (If you have special dietary requirements, make sure that you let your guide know.)

• Is transportation included? If so, from where to where?

• Are licenses required? If so, are they included in the price?

Be sure to contact a number of references in order to get the “big picture.” Be wary of prospective guides who will not provide a list of references.

• Verify that your guide is fully licensed in Maine and in the category of activity you plan on doing. Many guides are licensed in one area specifically, such as fishing, hunting or recreation. Also, be sure to verify that your prospective guide has the proper federal licenses, if required, and insurance.

• Have a few conversations with a prospective guide to see whether your personalities mesh. If possible, meet with the guide in person prior to booking the hunting or fishing trip. If you clash with your guide, your trip can go from fun to sour in short order. If appropriate, be sure that you will enjoy sharing multiple days with the guide. Keep in mind that a guided trip is a personal experience; take some time getting to know your guide and determine if you are a good match. Also be sure that you and your guide have the same goals for the trip. For example, are you more interested in a quality vacation experience or pursuing a trophy?

• Be realistic, and have attainable goals. Realize that many factors can affect hunting or fishing trips, including things like inclement weather, that are beyond the control of the guide. Be sure that you are not asking your prospective guide for something unreasonable, unobtainable or unsafe.

• We recommend that you have a written confirmation of what is included when booking a trip that outlines each detail offered, promised or expected on the excursion. It is recommended that the confirmation also include the method of payment and terms of payment. Terms for cancelations or refunds should be outlined in the agreement. Be wary of cash-only deals with no paperwork. It is also advisable to request a written receipt once the trip is completed.

Dave Conley of Canoe the Wild

You may also want to . . .

• Discuss with the prospective guide everything that will be included in the package price.

Make sure that you both are clear on every detail and are in firm agreement on the price and services offered and expected.

• Ask for a list of past-client references. References can be an invaluable source for gaining an understanding of the guide’s demeanor and skills as well as for investigating hunting or fishing successes and results.

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Keith Szarfranski

Big-Game Hunting

Keith Szarfranski

Maine’s most iconic game animal, without a doubt, is the moose. Maine has the highest concentration of moose of any state in the Lower 48. You are especially likely to find one of these majestic animals in the northern and western regions of the state grazing in a secluded mountain pond or trotting alongside a logging road. Weighing up to 1,000 pounds with antlers up to five feet across, a mature bull moose is the ultimate trophy.

Maine is home to other big-game species as well.

Whitetail deer are most abundant in central and southern regions of the state. Maine also has the highest black bear population in the Eastern US. Bears can be found almost statewide foraging on berries in clear-cuts in the late summer or feasting on beechnuts in the fall.

The wild turkey is another popular game species.

With populations having made a dramatic comeback, these birds now can be found in most areas, and there are hunting seasons in both the spring and fall.

If you are interested in a challenge, a bobcat hunt might be just what you’re looking for. Spending a crisp winter day hunting with hounds, following tracks in the fresh snow, can be strenuous; but it is extremely rewarding when you finally catch sight of that bobcat you’ve been pursuing.

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Big-Game Hunting

The Guided Experience

Trophy whitetail bucks are another draw in the Pine Tree State, and Maine’s big woods are home to larger-thanaverage deer. Sure, you could wander about looking for deer sign or find some public land and erect a tree stand or ground blind (if allowed), but a guide can put the odds in your favor—either setting up a stand or blind in a productive area or taking you to a spot where you might get on a good buck track in the snow. And when you’ve succeeded in dropping that buck of a lifetime, a guide will help get the animal out of the woods.

Another popular big-game species is the black bear.

With these animals, unless you have a lot of time to invest, you likely won’t enjoy success without a guide. Bear hunting requires a serious amount of

scouting and habitat knowledge, and guides will set up stands near known food sources or establish laborintensive bait sites that draw bears out of thick cover.

One of the most exciting ways to hunt bears is with hounds—a method that requires plenty of effort and expertise. Put your trust in someone who knows the country and habits of these elusive animals, and you may find yourself placing a tag on a trophy bruin.

Not only that, but bear meat is also delicious; so in addition to ending up with a beautiful bear rug you will be filling the freezer with nutritious meat.

Many hunters consider wild turkeys big game, although you are allowed to hunt them with a small-game license and turkey permit. Guides know where to find these big birds and can set you up in an area the birds frequent or call them within shotgun range.

The other big-game species in Maine is the bobcat, which can lead you on a merry chase with hounds. And then there are exotic species, such as boars, red stags and even fallow deer, which are hunted on preserves.

A guide can be the key to providing an enjoyable, safe and productive experience. —JOE HEALY

Dennis W Donahue

The big show in Maine is big-game hunting—where the state seems to super-size many animal species.

Moose, you say? Maine has one of the largest moose populations in the US and, if luck is on your side and you draw a permit, you may find yourself shopping for a larger freezer or being a host for game dinners.

Hiring a guide is often the catalyst to success, as a guide will do the scouting, take you to the most likely places to find moose, do the calling, and help you field-dress and get that big animal to a check station.

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BRETT PATTEN GHOST OF THE WOODS OUTFITTERS 108 Palmyra Rd St. Albans, ME 04971 207-431-2798 adc108work@gmail.com BUD FARWELL MAINE TRADITIONS GUIDE SERVICE 267 Scotts Neck Way Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-944-5869 budfarwell@gmail.com

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MICHAEL KOPANON GROUSE TAIL SETTERS & GUIDE SERVICE

IGOR SIKORSKY BRADFORD CAMPS

DAN HATCH RODS & RACKS GUIDE SERVICE

PO Box 533 Rangeley, ME 04970 617-510-6154 kopesetter@gmail.com

PO Box 729 Ashland, ME 04732 207-433-0660 maine@bradfordcamps.com www.bradfordcamps.com

108 North Rd Jackman, ME 04945 207-592-6803 rodsandracks@yahoo.com www.rodsandracks.com

NELSON COLE NELSON L. COLE & SON

MIKE LANGELUTTIG SLY FOX OUTFITTERS

AJ BILODEAU ALL POINTS NORTH GUIDE SERVICE

216 Palmer Rd Thorndike, ME 04986 207-948-3201 ihunt4u@uninets.net

30 Cookson Rd Burnham, ME 04922 207-944-3101 molunkusstream@gmail.com www.facebook.com/slyfoxoutfitters

PO Box 149 Eustis, ME 04936 207-602-8130 allpointsnorthguideservice@gmail.com www.allpointsnorthguide.com

DAN GLIDDEN NORTHERN HIDEAWAY SPORTING CAMPS

WAYNE PLUMMER JR NORTHERN PRIDE LODGE & CAMPGROUND

RAY STAUBLE 52 Tolman Rd Harrison, ME 04040 207-583-4445 rstauble@roadrunner.com CHRIS COLLIGAN CHRISCO GUIDE SERVICE 50 Allen Rd Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-227-5657 chriscolly@live.com BRIAN BADGER GRINDSTONE BEAR & MOOSE LODGE 125 Old Orchard Rd Dillsburg, PA 17019 717-319-2181 bbltts@comcast.net www.grindstonelodge.com CHRIS KRUKOWSKI 86 Pleasant St Moose River, ME 04945 207-668-4440 stonybrook94@hotmail.com BLAINE CARTER MERRYMEETING KENNELS 33 Simpson Pt Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-725-8229 mmkennels@myfairpoint.net

LEON “CHIP” AMERGIAN KNIFE’S EDGE GUIDE SERVICE 70 Town Farm Rd North Yarmouth, ME 04097 207-657-5421 camergian@icloud.com JEFFREY BRIGGS 397 Manchester Rd Belgrade, ME 04917 207-592-0594 jeffbriggs450@yahoo.com KIMBERLEY SWEENEY MOOSE COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 95 Stockholm, ME 04783 207-896-7975 kim.gunnerson@yahoo.com

PO Box 351 Ashland, ME 04732 207-227-0079 gliddend@yahoo.com

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RAY COOLEY LOON LODGE PO Box 254 Bethel, ME 04217 207-745-8168 loomlodgemaine@gmail.com www.loonlodgemaine.com PATRICK LONG P & T GUIDE SERVICE

CURT ENCK NORTHERN HIDEAWAY OUTFITTERS

PO Box 484 Ashland, ME 04732 207-435-6852 plong117218@gmail.com www.facebook.com/p&tguideservice

30 N Ridge Rd Reinholds, PA 17569 717-575-0990 curtenck@aol.com www.northernhideawayoutfitters.com

JAMES WEBBER GRAND SLAM GUIDE SERVICE

JEFF BELLMORE GEORGES RIVER OUTFITTERS 36 Kenny Ln Owls Head, ME 04854 207-701-9811 grtrips2015@gmail.com www.jbellmore.com See ad on page 63

3405 Lily Bay Rd Frenchtown Twp, ME 04441 207-695-2890 whpjr1@gmail.com www.northernpridelodge.com

PO Box 306 Springvale, ME 04083 207-636-3689 THOMAS SCALA JR BOWLIN CAMPS LODGE PO Box 251 Patten, ME 04765 207-267-0884 info@bowlincamps.com www.bowlincamps.com

DICK ROGERS UPCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 84 Rockwood Estates West Gardiner, ME 04345 207-446-4239 gyha1@aol.com www.upcountryguideservice.com MICHAEL YENCHA PO Box 25 Millinocket, ME 04462 207-447-2515 allagashcampcare@gmail.com JEFFREY TILTON UNDERTILTS BLACK & TAN BEAGLE CLUB 314 Brunswick Rd Richmond, ME 04357 207-522-1979 undertilt@roadrunner.com www.maineguideoutfitter.com MARK STRUCK STRUCK GUIDE SERVICE 49 N Gayton Ln Winthrop, ME 04364 207-441-8779 strucktheguide@gmail.com

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ROBERT WHEELOCK SR WHEELOCK’S HUNTING CAMPS

TROY FIELDS TRADITIONS GUIDE SERVICE

DAVE TOBEY DAVE TOBEY GUIDE AND OUTFITTER

RANDY PETRIN LONG POND CAMPS AND GUIDE SERVICE

899 West River Rd Augusta, ME 04330 207-622-4618 whipperrita@roadrunner.com

20 Davis Ln Shapleigh, ME 04076 207-432-7574 traditions@metrocast.net www.traditionsguideservice.com

65 Water St Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 207-557-7324 davidtobey@earthlink.net

PO Box 815 Jackman, ME 04945 207-668-4872 longpondcamps@gmail.com www.longpondcamps.com

JOHN DYKSTRA TRAIL’S END GUIDE SERVICE

See ad on page 53

FRANK NORWOOD 7 Forest Circle Manchester, ME 04351 207-629-8435 moosewhisperer59@yahoo.com WINN BROWN 31 Brown’s Point Rd Naples, ME 04055 207-693-8060 winnbrown33@gmail.com JOE BOWEN TOMAH MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS 1152 Lake View Rd Topsfield, ME 04490 919-820-2424 tomahmountain@nc.rr.com www.tomahmountain.com See ad on page 47

MATTHEW BAILEY MAINE GUIDE AND OUTFITTER SERVICES PO Box 1 West Farmington, ME 04992 207-491-5360 mlbailey09@myfairpoint.net www.maineguideandoutfitterservices.com WILLIAM GILBOE SPECIALISTS GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 611 Jackman, ME 04945 207-399-1081 wgilboe64@myfairpoint.net www.maineguides-specialists.net See ad on page 72

SOREN SIREN 62 Woodcock Ln Skowhegan, ME 04976 207-585-5809 sorensiren@gmail.com

DALE GOODMAN NORTH COUNTRY LODGE PO Box 323 Patten, ME 04765 207-528-2320 info@northcountrylodge.com www.northcountrylodge.com

260 Alton Tannery Rd Alton, ME 04468 207-394-2031 jrdnortax@aol.com www.northlandtaxidermyshop.com BRANDON SYLVESTER

MICHAEL OBERLANDER FRYE MT GUIDE SERVICE 16 Pineview St Lewiston, ME 04240 207-841-2378 mndobie@roadrunner.com ROGER LAMBERT MAINE GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 333 Strong, ME 04983 207-684-5611 rmllambert@hotmail.com www.maineguideservice.com ROBB COTIAUX TENTH LEGION GUIDES 91 Tufts Rd New Gloucester, ME 04260 207-926-5392 dedbird@gmail.com MICHAEL AMICANGIOLI QUARRY MOUNTAIN GUIDE SERVICE 24 Upper New Hampton Rd Meredith, NH 03253 603-231-9630 mike@quarrymtnguides.com www.quarrymtnguides.com JAMES MCCORMACK MOUNTAIN VIEW COTTAGES 3004 Rogers Circ Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 207-864-3416 info@mountainviewcottages.com www.mountainviewcottages.com

132 Chandler Rd Belgrade, ME 04917 207-446-3403 bsylvester405@ymail.com DANIEL NEIN 443 Quaker Ridge Rd Leeds, ME 04265 207-524-8004 dnein@bates.edu BOB PARKER STONY BROOK OUTFITTERS 55 Morrison Hill Rd Wilton, ME 04294 207-778-4077 info@stonybrookoutfitters.com www.stonybrookoutfitters.com

CLIFTON AMES TEN MILE GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 51 West Rockport, ME 04856 207-542-8777 tenmile@midcoast.com www.tenmileguideservice.com MICHAEL MOODY COLD BROOK GUIDE SERVICE 10 Yawkey Way Topsham, ME 04086 207-751-4842 mrrgmoody@comcast.net www.facebook.com/pages/cold-brookguide-service/155786381361 PAUL HUTCHINS TRACKER GUIDE SERVICE 35 River Rd Sebago, ME 04029 207-317-0220 hutchtracker@hotmail.com STEPHEN PHILBRICK BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPS

See ad on page 80

GREGORY BURNS

PO Box 332 Oquossoc, ME 04964 207-864-3671 baldmtcamp@aol.com

42 Pelletier Dr Enfield, ME 04493 207-249-2874 thegregburns@yahoo.com

CHUCK DIONNE OXBOW GUIDE SERVICE

JEFF REESE JR GUIDE SERVICE 4 N Elderberry Ln Rochester, NH 03867 603-312-0683 jrguideservice@yahoo.com www.jrguideservicemaine.com See ad on page 80

1027 Oxbow Rd Oxbow, ME 04764 207-491-9946 chuckdionne01@yahoo.com MITCH COCHRAN TOMAH COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 95 Talmadge Rd Waite, ME 04492 207-214-5891 mlcochran50@hotmail.com www.tomahcountryguideservice.com

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SASHA GOWELL 171 North Rd Patten, ME 04765 207-610-2414 sasha8720002001@hotmail.com AARON LANE RUGGED COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 627 Anson Valley Rd Anson, ME 04911 207-431-1337 amllogging@ymail.com www.facebook.com/ ruggedcountryguideservice TYLER THERRIEN

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SCOTT HIGGINS HIGGINS GUIDE SERVICE 18 Merrymeeting Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-577-5998 higginsguide@gmail.com CLINTON THOMPSON 3 Range Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-841-7633 clinton-thompson@comcast.net BOB LAWRENCE LAWRENCE’S LAKESIDE CABINS

313 Sam Allen Rd Sanford, ME 04073 207-432-7699 bowhunter7@metrocast.net

Box 101 Rockwood, ME 04478 207-534-7709 cabins101@aol.com www.lawrencescabins.com

CRAIG STODDARD CARDINAL POINTS GUIDE SERVICE

JEFF GIROUARD MAINE WILD ADVENTURES

1860 Lily Bay Rd Lily Bay Twp, ME 04441 207-838-5610 guiding1860@gmail.com

PO Box 434 Greene, ME 04236 207-754-9122 jhg202@pivot.net www.mainewildadventures.com

CHRIS YOUNG YOUNG’S GUIDE SERVICE 25 Wilson View Dr Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-2661 youngsguideservice@gmail.com www.youngsguideservice.com DONALD LEWIS D&D OUTFITTERS & GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 55 Rockwood, ME 04478 207-951-5003 don@danddoutfitters.com STEVEN SMITH CHANDLER LAKE CAMPS 24 Birch St East Millinocket, ME 04430 207-745-1179 brooktrt@hotmail.com

STEPHEN COLE SPRUCE MOUNTAIN LODGE 20 Windy Hill Ln Thorndike, ME 04986 207-948-2908 info@sprucemtn.com www.sprucemtn.com See ad on page 63

KENNETH CARLE III 11 Debeck Dr Holden, ME 04429 207-992-2090 ken@taxpro1.net BARBARA PLUMMER NORTHERN PRIDE LODGE AND BIG GAME OUTFITTERS 3405 Lily Bay Rd Frenchtown Twp, ME 04441 207-695-2890 northernpridelodge@gmail.com www.northernpridelodge.com See ad on page 80

BRENT BASSO BASSO GUIDE SERVICE 19 Northwood Dr Portland, ME 04103 207-615-4455 bbasso2033@gmail.com www.facebook.com/basso-guideservice-1680869372176611 CAPT. BOB HUMPHREY SPORT-VENTURES 727 Poland Range Rd Pownal, ME 04069 207-688-4966 bob@bobhumphrey.com www.bobhumphrey.com GRANT STARRETT 168 Pitcher Rd Belfast, ME 04915 207-322-1168 abner243@gmail.com

DONALD MERCHANT POLE & PADDLE CANOE 680 Deerwander Rd Hollis Center, ME 04042 207-468-2512 don@poleandpaddle.com www.poleandpaddle.com ARTHUR CORSON RADAR RIDGE GUIDING PO Box 89 Bingham, ME 04920 207-672-2041 radarridgeguiding@yahoo.com www.radarridgeguiding.com TOM PELLETIER 1951 Sly Brook Rd Eagle Lake, ME 04739 207-444-6667 tpelletier@fairpoint.net GARY GREAVES BLACK BEAR OUTFITTERS OF MAINE, INC. 1032 Medford Center Rd Medford, ME 04463 207-217-4363 garywg55@midmaine.com www.blackbearoutffittersofmaine.com SAM NATOLE NORTH COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 446 Bog Rd Vassalboro, ME 04989 207-692-7098 mainecathunter@yahoo.com

DOLOR TAQUINTO PO Box 623 Brownville, ME 04414 207-279-9649 d.taquinto@myfairpoint.net STEPHEN WOOD J&S GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 927 Sabattus, ME 04280 207-740-3723 woodysnavy@aol.com www.jsguides.com

JOHN GRAVES DIRIGO NORTH CUSTOM GUIDING AND TRANSPORTATION 417 Houlton Rd Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-592-2223 jgraves1@maine.rr.com www.facebook.com/dirigonorth MERL ANNIS III 246 Ward Rd Prospect, ME 04981 207-567-3645 merl.annis@yahoo.com

KEVIN WARD MAPLEWOOD FARM PO Box 555 Fountain, FL 32438 850-818-1312 maineguide4u@gmail.com DAN WAGNER MAINE TROPHY OUTFITTERS 310 Dickey Rd Allagash, ME 04774 207-398-3330 dwoutdoors@live.com www.mainetrophyoutfitters.com

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MICHAEL YATES BOSEBUCK MOUNTAIN CAMPS

MARK HOWLAND MANUTOOK

TIM CASEY THE LAST RESORT SPORT CAMPS

DONALD LAVOIE ROSS LAKE CAMPS

PO Box 270 Errol, NH 03579 207-670-0013 bosebuck@bosebuck.com www.bosebuck.com

42 School St Porter, ME 04068 207-787-1384 mehowland@ymail.com

11 Last Resort Ln Jackman, ME 04945 207-668-5091 caseyt@lastresortmaine.com

DAVID CAREY

LEO PURINGTON NESOWADNEHUNK GUIDE SERVICE

CRAIG RENNIE GREAT NORTH WOODS GUIDE SERVICE

Fire Ln #37 Clayton Lake, ME 04737 603-320-3208 info@rosslakecamps.com www.rosslakecamps.com

PO Box 345 Millinocket, ME 04462 207-458-1551 info@nesowadnehunk.com www.nesowadnehunk.com

8 Crawford Rd Concord, NH 03303 603-496-2284 crnpr@comcast.net www.greatnorthwoodsguides.com

ROB WALLINGFORD III W&W GUIDE SERVICE

ROLLIE BROWN BROWNS LANDING

Mountain View Rd Sheridan, MT 59749 207-891-7715 wandwguideservice@gmail.com www.wandwguideservice.me

122 Cobbossee Ave Gardiner, ME 04345 207-314-4986 brownslanding@hotmail.com

PO Box 362 Rangeley, ME 04970 207-864-2767 davetheguide@hotmail.com MIKE KERSEY KERSEY GUIDE SERVICE & TIGHT LINES OUTFITTERS 506 West Side Rd Weld, ME 04285 207-585-2412 kerseyre@gmail.com www.kerseyre.com See ad on page 47

GRIZZ HIGGINS NORTH RIDGE GUIDE SERVICE

DOUG BROWN BROWN’S BACKCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

275 Grahams Dr Rocky Mount, VA 24151 540-493-7179 grizz.flyfishing@gmail.com www.pro-flyfishingguide.com

119 Hammond Hill Rd Peru, ME 04290 207-418-1926 dbrown76@roadrunner.com

JOE CHRISTIANSON MATAGAMON WILDERNESS LLC

FRANK PERKOWSKY JR BEAR LANE GUIDE SERVICE

PO Box 220 Patten, ME 04765 207-446-4635 matagamon@hughes.net www.matagamon.com

PO Box 559 Pittstown, NJ 08867 207-263-6965 huntbearlane@hotmail.com www.huntbearlane.com

See ad on page 73

SCOTT LAFLIN GOD’S COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 27 Berry Rd Readfield, ME 04355 207-446-8532 scottelaflin@gmail.com STEVEN HOPKINS MAINE EVENT GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 204 Portage Lake, ME 04768 207-435-8232 hmaineevent@aol.com www.maineeventguideservice.com

LELAND (LEE) MARTIN LEE MARTIN GUIDE SERVICE 123 Woodland Dr Bangor, ME 04401 207-356-5699 huntskipaddle@gmail.com JOHN POOLE ROCKIN’ P GUIDE SERVICE 66 Ross Rd Brownville, ME 04414 207-965-9292 jcsixgun@gmail.com www.rockinpguideservice.com

See ad on page 47

MATTHEW LIBBY LIBBY SPORTING CAMPS PO Box 810 Ashland, ME 04732 207-435-8274 mattj@libbycamps.com www.libbycamps.com JOHN LOMBARDI JR

RON GERARD POSSUM LODGE GROUP, LLC 92 Hatch Cove Rd Nobleboro, ME 04555 207-653-6834 andiamo42@hotmail.com www.mainequideforbass.com JOEL GUIMOND TRACK-DOWN-KENNELS-LODGE 891 Aroostook Rd Wallagrass, ME 04781 207-834-3612 info@trackdownkennelslodge.com www.trackdownkennelslodge.com JOSEPH JACK WILD FOX CABINS 23 Haskell Rd Carmel, ME 04419 207-730-1288 joejack19@roadrunner.com www.wildfoxcabins.com See ad on page 46

BRANDON LANE ALLAGASH GUIDE SERVICE 928 Allagash Rd Allagash, ME 04774 207-398-3148 allagashguideservice@gmail.com www.allagashguideservice.com See ad on page 72

164 Drummond Ave Waterville, ME 04901 207-314-5575 jlombardi@waterville-me.gov RONALD PARLIN STATE OF MAINE GUIDE SERVICE 89 Ohio Hill Rd Fairfield, ME 04937 207-453-2266 rparlinguide@yahoo.com BLAINE MILLER ALLAGASH GUIDE INC 292 River Rd Norridgewock, ME 04957 207-634-3748 bmiller@allagashguide.com www.allagashguide.com RICKY JEWELL MAINELY MOOSE GUIDE SERVICE 211 N Hill Rd Buckfield, ME 04220 207-345-8501 bracket@megalink.net www.mainelymooseguide.com See ad on page 63

LEO BERNIER LEO’S GUIDE SERVICE 161 Hersey Hill Rd Minot, ME 04258 207-576-1100 lbernier64@icloud.com

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TENLEY SKOLFIELD AS THE CROW FLIES GUIDE SERVICE

DAVID GIAMPETRUZZI MEMORABLE GUIDE SERVICES

MARYANN JANUSZ MEADOW MOUNTAIN GUIDE SERVICE

JASON FARRIS MAINE EXPERIENCE GUIDE SERVICE

PO Box 292 Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 207-316-9037 tenley.skolfield@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ asthecrowfliesguideservice

268 Alder Park Rd South China, ME 04358 207-242-2741 dgiampetruzzi@gmail.com

154 Lakeview Ln Crawford, ME 04694 207-454-8133 info@meadowmountainguideservice.com www.meadowmountainguideservice.com

PO Box 824 Gardiner, ME 04345 207-215-3828 maineexperience@yahoo.com www.maineexperienceguideservice.com

DONALD DUDLEY MATAGAMON GUIDE SERVICE

See ad on page 73

ROBERT RICE NORTH COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 682 Coopers Mills Rd Windsor, ME 04363 207-549-5189 hunter1961@roadrunner.com

125 Dam Rd T6 R8 WELS, Twp., ME 04765 207-538-5173 ddudley@hughes.net www.matagamonguideservice.com/ matagamon

JIM ANDREWS SELF-PROPELLED GUIDE SERVICE

JOHN MARTIN MOOSE POINT CAMPS INC

PO Box 885 Farmington, ME 04938 207-491-5350 jaandrews@gwi.net www.facebook.com/self-propelled-guideservice-1098692573535403

Township 13, Range 8 Portage, ME 04768 207-444-5589 moosecamps@yahoo.com

JAYSON ALLAIN THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE COMPANY 1250 West Main St Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 207-564-0007 jaysonallain@yahoo.com www.outdooradventurecompany.com See ad on page 53

PAUL HARRISON HARRISON’S GUIDE SERVICE 323 Poland Corner Rd Poland, ME 04274 207-577-4835 sandsmelt@aol.com JEFFREY SPENCER 32 Warden Ln Eagle Lake, ME 04739 207-231-0094 jspen185@gmail.com PAUL BEAUREGARD PB GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 307 Skowhegan, ME 04976 207-474-2644 info@pbguideservice.com www.pbguideservice.com

NOAH TIPTON PINE STATE OUTDOORS 56 Atlantic St Portland, ME 04101 207-632-2888 pinestateoutdoors@gmail.com www.fishingbooker.com/charters/ view/10590

GEORGE FEERO JR RED OAK OUTFITTERS OF MAINE 23 Lee Ln Old Town, ME 04468 207-852-5679 redoakoutfittersofmaine@gmail.com www.redoakoutfittersofmaine.com

1136 Carson Rd Woodland, ME 04736 207-768-1549 rswafmph@gmail.com www.maineprofessionalhunter.com See ad on page 27

BRANDON BISHOP FOGGY MOUNTAIN GUIDE SERVICE 139 Charleston Rd Charleston, ME 04422 207-564-3404 info@foggymountain.com www.foggymountain.com See ad on page 73

46 Klein Rd Fort Kent, ME 04743 207-834-6717 info@crossroadcabins.com www.crossroadcabins.com

LEONARD COOVER GOD’S COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

DALE DUNLAP BREEZY ACRES CAMPS AND GUIDE SERVICE

469 Barnard Rd Barnard Twp, ME 04414 207-965-8139 godscountryguideservice@hotmail.com www.godscountryguideservice.com

85 Perry Rd Eustis, ME 04936 207-643-2920 breezy1@tdstelme.net www.breezyacrescamps.com

GARY PIERCE

JOHN ARCARO JR CANALSIDE CABINS

21 Deer Run Dr Chelsea, ME 04330 207-242-5145 gpxc700@aol.com PETER ST. JOHN

RANDY SWAFFORD MAINE PROFESSIONAL HUNTER

KEVIN PELLETIER CROSSROAD CABINS

32 Bouchard Ln Winterville Plt., ME 04739 207-551-5960 meguide23@gmail.com MARK COTE M J COTE GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 96 Rumford, ME 04276 207-364-8293 thecotes@yahoo.com MIKE KERR ALMANAC MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS 647 US Rte 1 Ste 14 York, ME 03909 207-738-3708 almanacmountainoutfitters@msn.com

31 Canal St Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 207-796-2796 canalside@midmaine.com www.canalsidecabins.com BILL ROBBINS BILL ROBBINS JR GUIDE SERVICE 54 Keene Rd East Freetown, MA 02717 508-763-2704 bmrobbins@juno.com ADAM JANDREAU PO Box 691 Caribou, ME 04736 207-231-1105 apjandreau@gmail.com DRAKE LASBURY 356 Greenhaven Rd Pawcatuck, CT 06379 860-599-2209 blasbury@comcast.net

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JOHN FASSAK DIRIGO GUIDE SERVICES

ANDREW MCPHERSON MCPHERSON OUTDOORS!

RYAN SHEPARD SHEPARD HUNTING COMPANY

JOHN DAROSA HOMESTEAD LODGE

31 Lantern Ln Mansfield, MA 02048 781-718-1297 john.fassak@gmail.com

8 Chamberlain Dr Hallowell, ME 04347 207-485-1145 amcphersonengineering@gmail.com

182 Siberia Rd Stacyville, ME 04777 207-615-7402 ryanshepard4570@gmail.com www.shepardhuntingcompany.com

267 Monroe Rd Winterport, ME 04496 207-435-6357

JOHNIE LANDEEN

RANDY BOSSIE DEAN’S DEN

PO Box 975 Craig, AK 99921 907-220-4906 thorneisland@hotmail.com JEFFREY WATTS MOOSE LOOK OUTFITTERS 30 Moose Look Ln Hanover, ME 04237 207-369-0669 jeff@mooselookoutfitters.com www.mooselookoutfitters.com JEAN LEBLANC CAMEL BROOK CAMPS LLC 447 Violette Settlement Rd Fort Kent, ME 04743 207-316-8324 camelbcamps@yahoo.com www.camelbrookcamps.com CRAIG GERRY WILD WINGS GUIDE SERVICE

29 Paisley Ln New Canada, ME 04748 207-227-7620 randybossie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/huntthecounty GARY SWEENEY MOOSE COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 95 Stockholm, ME 04783 207-896-7975 gary.sweeney@yahoo.com DON BURNETT #9 LAKE OUTFITTERS 15 Kelsea Ave Lisbon, NH 03585 802-738-9777 etcvmame@yahoo.com www.9lakeoutfitters.com KEN COSLET

PO Box 5 Solon, ME 04979 207-643-2203 maineguide04979@gmail.com www.wildwingsguideservice.com

7 Foster Ave Freeport, ME 04032 207-751-2597 kcoslet@gmail.com

See ad on page 53

DAVE CONLEY CANOE THE WILD

JIM CLOUTIER CLOUTIER GUIDE SERVICE 308 Merrill Hill Rd Greene, ME 04236 207-946-5246 cloutierguideservice@gmail.com TROY WHITE MID MAINE OUTFITTERS 13 White Rd Lagrange, ME 04453 207-745-8012 troy@themidmaineoutfitters.com www.themidmaineoutfitters.com

KEN ARNDT ARNDT’S AROOSTOOK RIVER LODGE & CAMPGROUND 15 Wilson St Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-764-8677 clare@arndtscamp.com www.arndtscamp.com RONALD RICCIARDI NORTH MAINE WOODS GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 123 Eagle Lake, ME 04739 207-834-6108 ron.ricciardi@yahoo.com www.nmwguideservice.com See ad on page 62

BRENDA WHITE MID MAINE OUTFITTERS 13 White Rd Lagrange, ME 04453 207-943-2511 brenda@themidmaineoutfitters.com www.themidmaineoutfitters.com See ad on page 46

DANIEL MOORS MOORS OUTDOORS GUIDE SERVICE 782 Enfield Rd Lincoln, ME 04457 207-290-2097 me.guide55@gmail.com www.moorsoutdoors.com PAUL SANNICANDRO MOOSE WOODS GUIDE SERVICE LLC PO Box 83 Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-1009 paul@moosewoodsguideservice.com www.moosewoodsguideservice.com MICHAEL BUTLER 22 Twin Birch Ln Sunapee, NH 03782 603-763-2592 bbao1@comcast.net CLIFF BROWN NGALAWA OUTFITTERS 72 Center Rd Madrid, ME 04966 207-639-3249 ngalawa@aol.com

KENNETH ROLFE GLORIA NELSON

588 US Rt 1 Weston, ME 04424 207-551-8729 dave@canoethewild.com www.canoethewild.com CASEY MOWERS REDDOG GUIDE SERVICE 1272 River Rd Bowdoinham, ME 04008 207-737-4029 caseymowers@reddogguideservice.com www.reddogguideservice.com

PO Box 138 Thomaston, ME 04861 207-975-5568 kenrolfe68@gmail.com

267 Monroe Rd Winterport, ME 04496 207-223-8056

BRENDA COLE SPRUCE MOUNTAIN LODGE

JESSE DERR BOGGY BROOK OUTFITTERS LLC

20 Windy Hill Ln Thorndike, ME 04986 207-948-2908 brenda@sprucemtn.com www.sprucemtn.com

PO Box 981 Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-266-0685 jdcon@yahoo.com www.boggybrookoutfitters.com

See ad on page 63

See ad on page 62

Jaye Parker

BEAR

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PAUL POTVIN 136 Old Webster Rd Lewiston, ME 04240 207-576-9673 taunto159@yahoo.com JESSE MCCABE WHITE RAVEN GUIDE SERVICE 277 East Rd New Sweden, ME 04762 207-896-5312 STEVE WILCOX BIRCH HILL CAMPS

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FRANK JANUSZ MEADOW MOUNTAIN GUIDE SERVICE

GERALD RICHARDSON DOWNEAST OUTFITTERS

BERT GOODMAN NORTH COUNTRY LODGE

154 Lakeview Ln Crawford, ME 04694 207-454-8133 fdaktoa@aol.com www.meadowmountainguideservice.com

249 Patten Pond Rd Surry, ME 04684 207-460-3891 jerry@deoutfitters.com www.deoutfitters.com

832 Aroostook Scenic Hwy Patten, ME 04765 207-528-2320 office@northcountrylodge.com www.northcountrylodge.com

SAM YODER

DOC SIMONSE

336 Day Rd Brewer, ME 04412 207-478-3438 splryoder@aol.com

80 Town Farm Rd North Yarmouth, ME 04097 207-657-3812 gotme@maine.rr.com

CHIP WOODMAN NORTHEAST WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS

KAI LIBBY

See ad on page 73

JOHN TOSCO BEAR LANE GUIDE SERVICE 7 Coachman Dr Hampton, NJ 08827 908-892-8963 tosco2828@yahoo.com

519 Main St Wytopitlock, ME 04497 207-557-9321 birchhillcamps@yahoo.com

HANK GOODMAN NORTH COUNTRY LODGE

See ad on page 72

PO Box 323 Patten, ME 04765 207-528-2320 info@northcountrylodge.com www.northcountrylodge.com

WAYNE DILLON GUNSMOKE LODGE 304 Stickney Hill Rd Brownville, ME 04414 207-965-8875 shootme@gunsmokelodge.com www.gunsmokelodge.com DANIEL MACHADO JAWS, CLAWS & FINS GUIDE SERVICE 63 Short St Taunton, MA 02780 508-823-0978 jcfguide@comcast.net

296 Cressey Rd Monmouth, ME 04259 207-557-2423 nwomaine@gmail.com www.northeastwildernessoutfitters.com KEN WINTERS

GERARD ST. CYR JR BACKYARD ADVENTURES GUIDE SERVICE 15 Loop Rd Chester, ME 04457 207-745-0358 srcyrllc@gmail.com

51 Winters Rd Holden, ME 04429 207-852-0001 kirk.winters@trcmaine.com CHRIS LUGDON LUGDONS BIG GAME HUNTS 551 Kenduskeag Levant Rd Kenduskeag, ME 04450 207-217-0543

86 Libby Ln Cary Plt, ME 04471 207-538-1770 baldguy45@hotmail.com BRIAN JOHNSON JOHNSON SPORTING CAMP 63 Lords Ln Lyman, ME 04003 207-468-8077 johnsonsportingcamp@icloud.com ANDREA FOLEY ROSS LAKE CAMPS Fire Ln 37 Clayton Lake, ME 04737 207-227-7766 rosslakecamps@yahoo.com www.rosslakecamps.com See ad on page 47

TODD HARRISON TODD HARRISON CONSTRUCTION INC 321 Auburn Pownal Rd Durham, ME 04222 207-577-1172 toddharrisonconstruction@gmail.com DAN JOSLYN

Jaye Parker

280 Head Tide Rd Whitefield, ME 04353 207-549-7305 svwindsorchairs@yahoo.com

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Paul Tessier

Millions of acres of excellent habitat provide for large populations of small game in Maine, and there is exciting hunting for a variety of species. For example, you can spend a fast-paced day hunting snowshoe hares behind hounds, hurrying to position yourself as the hares run large circles in the woods. There are few experiences as exhilarating as listening to the bawling of hounds as they run almost out of hearing, and then slowly get louder as they bring the hare around—you watching intently for the movement of your snow-white quarry ghosting through the woods. This is a great opportunity for hunters of all ages and a fun way to spend a crisp winter day.

often use bait and calls to attract the animals, but coyotes also can be hunted with hounds.

If you are a squirrel hunter, Maine offers long seasons and abundant opportunities. Sneak along an oak or beechnut flat, and you likely will spot a gray or red squirrel foraging on mast.

Then it’s a matter of sneaking close enough and connecting on such a challenging target.

Coyote hunting offers a range of possibilities as well. The season is open year-round, and there is even night hunting at certain times. Hunters

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The Pine Tree State has diverse habitat supporting all manner of small-game species. Snowshoe hares are found in blowdowns in mature forests and in successional growth (cleared forests that have grown back to open fields or agricultural tracts). Raccoons and coyotes thrive in the understory of wooded areas, with gray squirrels in the treetops. Foxes, opossums, skunks, porcupines, woodchucks and red squirrels are also considered small game in Maine.

(Note: Although cottontail rabbits, spruce grouse and lynx live in Maine, they cannot be legally hunted.)

If coyotes are the intended quarry, there is no closed season, and from mid-December to the end of August they can be hunted at night. Harvesting a few “song dogs” will help small-game and deer populations by curtailing predation. Many Guides are experts at using predator calls or baiting— both of which can draw in coyotes—and some use hounds. Few things are as thrilling as listening to the hounds baying on a hot track and following their progress from ridge to ridge as they bring the coyote around to a spot where you can intercept it.

Hunting snowshoe hares and raccoons often requires the help of hounds, which make for an exciting pursuit, as the dogs bay when on the trail of game. Snowshoes tend to circle when chased, so hunters can take a stand and wait for the racing hare to pass by. Hiring a Maine Guide with a kennelful of dogs is a huge advantage in chasing these white ghosts of the uplands.

Maine has almost 20 million acres of commercial forestland available for public hunting, and a Guide can take you to the most productive spots and teach you the most productive techniques. In the process you’ll likely get some fast shooting, learn to identify animal tracks and perhaps even pick up some woodsmanship skills. —JOE HEALY

Stalking gray squirrels can be an excellent way to introduce youngsters to hunting and, with a season that stretches from the beginning of October until year’s end, there are opportunities to hunt in a variety of conditions. A guide can set you up on a productive oak or beech flat and greatly increase your odds of success.

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COYOTE

SQUIRREL RACCOON

FAMILY FRIENDLY

WAYNE PLUMMER JR NORTHERN PRIDE LODGE & CAMPGROUND

RANDY SWAFFORD MAINE PROFESSIONAL HUNTER

DAVID GIAMPETRUZZI MEMORABLE GUIDE SERVICES

BRETT PATTEN GHOST OF THE WOODS OUTFITTERS

3405 Lily Bay Rd Frenchtown Twp, ME 04441 207-695-2890 whpjr1@gmail.com www.northernpridelodge.com

1136 Carson Rd Woodland, ME 04736 207-768-1549 rswafmph@gmail.com www.maineprofessionalhunter.com

268 Alder Park Rd South China, ME 04358 207-242-2741 dgiampetruzzi@gmail.com

108 Palmyra Rd St. Albans, ME 04971 207-431-2798 adc108work@gmail.com

See ad on page 80

See ad on page 27

MITCH COCHRAN TOMAH COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

BRENT BASSO BASSO GUIDE SERVICE

CLIFF BROWN NGALAWA OUTFITTERS

RANDY PETRIN LONG POND CAMPS AND GUIDE SERVICE

95 Talmadge Rd Waite, ME 04492 207-214-5891 mlcochran50@hotmail.com www.tomahcountryguideservice.com

19 Northwood Dr Portland, ME 04103 207-615-4455 bbasso2033@gmail.com www.facebook.com/basso-guideservice-1680869372176611

72 Center Rd Madrid, ME 04966 207-639-3249 ngalawa@aol.com

PO Box 815 Jackman, ME 04945 207-668-4872 longpondcamps@gmail.com www.longpondcamps.com

MARK HOWLAND MANUTOOK

See ad on page 53

DANIEL MOORS MOORS OUTDOORS GUIDE SERVICE 782 Enfield Rd Lincoln, ME 04457 207-290-2097 me.guide55@gmail.com www.moorsoutdoors.com JOE CHRISTIANSON MATAGAMON WILDERNESS LLC.

DOUG BROWN BROWN’S BACKCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

42 School St Porter, ME 04068 207-787-1384 mehowland@ymail.com

119 Hammond Hill Rd Peru, ME 04290 207-418-1926 dbrown76@roadrunner.com

MICHAEL KOPANON GROUSE TAIL SETTERS & GUIDE SERVICE

PAUL POTVIN

PO Box 533 Rangeley, ME 04970 617-510-6154 kopesetter@gmail.com

PO Box 220 Patten, ME 04765 207-446-4635 matagamon@hughes.net www.matagamon.com

136 Old Webster Rd Lewiston, ME 04240 207-576-9673 taunto159@yahoo.com

See ad on page 73

DRAKE LASBURY

BRIAN JOHNSON JOHNSON SPORTING CAMP 63 Lords Ln Lyman, ME 04003 207-468-8077 johnsonsportingcamp@icloud.com PAUL SANNICANDRO MOOSE WOODS GUIDE SERVICE LLC PO Box 83 Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-1009 paul@moosewoodsguideservice.com www.moosewoodsguideservice.com JOHN DAROSA HOMESTEAD LODGE 267 Monroe Rd Winterport, ME 04496 207-435-6357

356 Greenhaven Rd Pawcatuck, CT 06379 860-599-2209 blasbury@comcast.net

WILLIAM GILBOE SPECIALISTS GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 611 Jackman, ME 04945 207-399-1081 wgilboe64@myfairpoint.net www.maineguides-specialists.net See ad on page 72

LELAND (LEE) MARTIN LEE MARTIN GUIDE SERVICE

DANIEL MACHADO JAWS, CLAWS & FINS GUIDE SERVICE

123 Woodland Dr Bangor, ME 04401 207-356-5699 huntskipaddle@gmail.com

63 Short St Taunton, MA 02780 508-823-0978 jcfguide@comcast.net

TROY WHITE MID MAINE OUTFITTERS

STEVEN HOPKINS MAINE EVENT GUIDE SERVICE

13 White Rd Lagrange, ME 04453 207-745-8012 troy@themidmaineoutfitters.com www.themidmaineoutfitters.com

PO Box 204 Portage Lake, ME 04768 207-435-8232 hmaineevent@aol.com www.maineeventguideservice.com

BERT GOODMAN NORTH COUNTRY LODGE 832 Aroostook Scenic Hwy Patten, ME 04765 207-528-2320 office@northcountrylodge.com www.northcountrylodge.com GERALD RICHARDSON DOWNEAST OUTFITTERS 249 Patten Pond Rd Surry, ME 04684 207-460-3891 jerry@deoutfitters.com www.deoutfitters.com TENLEY SKOLFIELD AS THE CROW FLIES GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 292 Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 207-316-9037 tenley.skolfield@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ asthecrowfliesguideservice STEVEN SMITH CHANDLER LAKE CAMPS 24 Birch St East Millinocket, ME 04430 207-745-1179 brooktrt@hotmail.com

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LEONARD COOVER GOD’S COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

BLAINE CARTER MERRYMEETING KENNELS

CRAIG GERRY WILD WINGS GUIDE SERVICE

DAN WAGNER MAINE TROPHY OUTFITTERS

469 Barnard Rd Barnard Twp, ME 04414 207-965-8139 godscountryguideservice@hotmail.com www.godscountryguideservice.com

33 Simpson Pt Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-725-8229 mmkennels@myfairpoint.net

PO Box 5 Solon, ME 04979 207-643-2203 maineguide04979@gmail.com www.wildwingsguideservice.com

ROBB COTIAUX TENTH LEGION GUIDES

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310 Dickey Rd Allagash, ME 04774 207-398-3330 dwoutdoors@live.com www.mainetrophyoutfitters.com

SCOTT HIGGINS HIGGINS GUIDE SERVICE 18 Merrymeeting Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-577-5998 higginsguide@gmail.com

91 Tufts Rd New Gloucester, ME 04260 207-926-5392 dedbird@gmail.com KAI LIBBY

CRAIG RENNIE GREAT NORTH WOODS GUIDE SERVICE 8 Crawford Rd Concord, NH 03303 603-496-2284 crnpr@comcast.net www.greatnorthwoodsguides.com GLORIA NELSON 267 Monroe Rd Winterport, ME 04496 207-223-8056 RONALD RICCIARDI NORTH MAINE WOODS GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 123 Eagle Lake, ME 04739 207-834-6108 ron.ricciardi@yahoo.com www.nmwguideservice.com See ad on page 62

AJ BILODEAU ALL POINTS NORTH GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 149 Eustis, ME 04936 207-602-8130 allpointsnorthguideservice@gmail.com www.allpointsnorthguide.com JOHN LOMBARDI JR 164 Drummond Ave Waterville, ME 04901 207-314-5575 jlombardi@waterville-me.gov

86 Libby Ln Cary Plt, ME 04471 207-538-1770 baldguy45@hotmail.com SOREN SIREN 62 Woodcock Ln Skowhegan, ME 04976 207-585-5809 sorensiren@gmail.com DONALD LAVOIE ROSS LAKE CAMPS Fire Ln #37 Clayton Lake, ME 04737 603-320-3208 info@rosslakecamps.com www.rosslakecamps.com See ad on page 47

JOEL GUIMOND TRACK-DOWN-KENNELS-LODGE 891 Aroostook Rd Wallagrass, ME 04781 207-834-3612 info@trackdownkennelslodge.com www.trackdownkennelslodge.com BRANDON SYLVESTER 132 Chandler Rd Belgrade, ME 04917 207-446-3403 bsylvester405@ymail.com

JEFFREY SPENCER 32 Warden Ln Eagle Lake, ME 04739 207-231-0094 jspen185@gmail.com TYLER THERRIEN 313 Sam Allen Rd Sanford, ME 04073 207-432-7699 bowhunter7@metrocast.net DALE DUNLAP BREEZY ACRES CAMPS & GUIDE SERVICE 85 Perry Rd Eustis, ME 04936 207-643-2920 breezy1@tdstelme.net www.breezyacrescamps.com JOE BOWEN TOMAH MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS 1152 Lake View Rd Topsfield, ME 04490 919-820-2424 tomahmountain@nc.rr.com www.tomahmountain.com See ad on page 47

BRENDA WHITE MID MAINE OUTFITTERS 13 White Rd Lagrange, ME 04453 207-943-2511 brenda@themidmaineoutfitters.com www.themidmaineoutfitters.com See ad on page 46

WAYNE DILLON GUNSMOKE LODGE 304 Stickney Hill Rd Brownville, ME 04414 207-965-8875 shootme@gunsmokelodge.com www.gunsmokelodge.com

GREGORY BURNS 42 Pelletier Dr Enfield, ME 04493 207-249-2874 thegregburns@yahoo.com MIKE KERSEY KERSEY GUIDE SERVICE & TIGHT LINES OUTFITTERS 506 West Side Rd Weld, ME 04285 207-585-2412 kerseyre@gmail.com www.kerseyre.com See ad on page 47

AARON LANE RUGGED COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 627 Anson Valley Rd Anson, ME 04911 207-431-1337 amllogging@ymail.com www.facebook.com/ ruggedcountryguideservice DANIEL NEIN 443 Quaker Ridge Rd Leeds, ME 04265 207-524-8004 dnein@bates.edu JEAN LEBLANC CAMEL BROOK CAMPS LLC 447 Violette Settlement Rd Fort Kent, ME 04743 207-316-8324 camelbcamps@yahoo.com www.camelbrookcamps.com ARTHUR CORSON RADAR RIDGE GUIDING PO Box 89 Bingham, ME 04920 207-672-2041 radarridgeguiding@yahoo.com www.radarridgeguiding.com

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COYOTE

SQUIRREL RACCOON

FAMILY FRIENDLY

JOHN POOLE ROCKIN’ P GUIDE SERVICE

SAM NATOLE NORTH COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

IGOR SIKORSKY BRADFORD CAMPS

JOSEPH JACK WILD FOX CABINS

66 Ross Rd Brownville, ME 04414 207-965-9292 jcsixgun@gmail.com www.rockinpguideservice.com

446 Bog Rd Vassalboro, ME 04989 207-692-7098 mainecathunter@yahoo.com

PO Box 729 Ashland, ME 04732 207-433-0660 maine@bradfordcamps.com www.bradfordcamps.com

23 Haskell Rd Carmel, ME 04419 207-730-1288 joejack19@roadrunner.com www.wildfoxcabins.com

CHRIS YOUNG YOUNG’S GUIDE SERVICE 25 Wilson View Dr Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-2661 youngsguideservice@gmail.com www.youngsguideservice.com STEPHEN WOOD J&S GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 927 Sabattus, ME 04280 207-740-3723 woodysnavy@aol.com www.jsguides.com

MICHAEL OBERLANDER FRYE MT GUIDE SERVICE 16 Pineview St Lewiston, ME 04240 207-841-2378 mndobie@roadrunner.com ANDREA FOLEY ROSS LAKE CAMPS Fire Ln 37 Clayton Lake, ME 04737 207-227-7766 rosslakecamps@yahoo.com www.rosslakecamps.com See ad on page 47

BLAINE MILLER ALLAGASH GUIDE INC

JOHN GRAVES DIRIGO NORTH CUSTOM GUIDING AND TRANSPORTATION

292 River Rd Norridgewock, ME 04957 207-634-3748 bmiller@allagashguide.com www.allagashguide.com

417 Houlton Rd Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-592-2223 jgraves1@maine.rr.com www.facebook.com/dirigonorth

BARBARA PLUMMER NORTHERN PRIDE LODGE AND BIG GAME OUTFITTERS

RONALD PARLIN STATE OF MAINE GUIDE SERVICE

3405 Lily Bay Rd Frenchtown Twp, ME 04441 207-695-2890 northernpridelodge@gmail.com www.northernpridelodge.com See ad on page 80

DAN GLIDDEN NORTHERN HIDEAWAY SPORTING CAMPS PO Box 351 Ashland, ME 04732 207-227-0079 gliddend@yahoo.com

BRANDON LANE ALLAGASH GUIDE SERVICE 928 Allagash Rd Allagash, ME 04774 207-398-3148 allagashguideservice@gmail.com www.allagashguideservice.com See ad on page 72

JIM CLOUTIER CLOUTIER GUIDE SERVICE 308 Merrill Hill Rd Greene, ME 04236 207-946-5246 cloutierguideservice@gmail.com THOMAS SCALA JR BOWLIN CAMPS LODGE PO Box 251 Patten, ME 04765 207-267-0884 info@bowlincamps.com www.bowlincamps.com JOHN DYKSTRA TRAIL’S END GUIDE SERVICE

89 Ohio Hill Rd Fairfield, ME 04937 207-453-2266 rparlinguide@yahoo.com

260 Alton Tannery Rd Alton, ME 04468 207-394-2031 jrdnortax@aol.com www.northlandtaxidermyshop.com

ROLLIE BROWN BROWNS LANDING

STEVE WILCOX BIRCH HILL CAMPS

122 Cobbossee Ave Gardiner, ME 04345 207-314-4986 brownslanding@hotmail.com

519 Main St Wytopitlock, ME 04497 207-557-9321 birchhillcamps@yahoo.com See ad on page 72

KEVIN WARD MAPLEWOOD FARM PO Box 555 Fountain, FL 32438 850-818-1312 maineguide4u@gmail.com

ANDREW MCPHERSON MCPHERSON OUTDOORS! 8 Chamberlain Dr Hallowell, ME 04347 207-485-1145 amcphersonengineering@gmail.com

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DAVID CAREY PO Box 362 Rangeley, ME 04970 207-864-2767 davetheguide@hotmail.com KENNETH CARLE III 11 Debeck Dr Holden, ME 04429 207-992-2090 ken@taxpro1.net TROY FIELDS TRADITIONS GUIDE SERVICE 20 Davis Ln Shapleigh, ME 04076 207-432-7574 traditions@metrocast.net www.traditionsguideservice.com JOHN MARTIN MOOSE POINT CAMPS INC Township 13, Range 8 Portage, ME 04768 207-444-5589 moosecamps@yahoo.com MIKE KERR ALMANAC MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS 647 US Rte 1 Ste 14 York, ME 03909 207-738-3708 almanacmountainoutfitters@msn.com CHIP WOODMAN NORTHEAST WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS 296 Cressey Rd Monmouth, ME 04259 207-557-2423 nwomaine@gmail.com www.northeastwildernessoutfitters.com

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STEPHEN PHILBRICK BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPS

4 N Elderberry Ln Rochester, NH 03867 603-312-0683 jrguideservice@yahoo.com www.jrguideservicemaine.com

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TODD HARRISON TODD HARRISON CONSTRUCTION INC

MATTHEW BAILEY MAINE GUIDE AND OUTFITTER SERVICES

171 North Rd Patten, ME 04765 207-610-2414 sasha8720002001@hotmail.com NELSON COLE NELSON L. COLE & SON

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216 Palmer Rd Thorndike, ME 04986 207-948-3201 ihunt4u@uninets.net

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Paul Tessier

Upland-Game & Waterfowl Hunting

Paul Tessier

With millions of acres of excellent habitat, Maine has healthy populations of gamebirds throughout the state. Upland birds such as grouse and woodcock are especially abundant in mixed-age forests in the northeast and west and the reverting farmlands closer to the coast. These are wild birds offering great shooting opportunities, and many guides employ either pointing or flushing dogs. Pheasants are stocked in some areas, and a few guides offer hunts on their own stocked shooting areas.

As for waterfowl, Maine has plenty of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams that hold ducks. Common dabbling ducks include wood ducks, mallards, teal and black ducks, with common diving ducks being ring-necked ducks, goldeneyes, buffleheads and mergansers.

There is also good field shooting for Canada geese, with early seasons for mostly resident birds.

A morning on the rugged coast hunting sea ducks is another unforgettable experience. Imagine being perched on a ledge or bobbing in a boat with sea smoke all around while eiders, scoters and long-tailed ducks buzz the decoys.

Whether you prefer to spend a crisp fall day with dogs chasing grouse or get up early to set decoys and blinds in time to catch ducks or geese moving at sunrise, Maine offers some of the best wingshooting anywhere.

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Upland-Game & Waterfowl Hunting

The Guided Experience

Many hunters consider Maine one of the country’s last best places for upland birds. The vast tracts of land in the northern part of the state hold ruffed grouse and migratory woodcock. Of course, the hunting isn’t easy, as birds often are found in and around grown-up clear-cuts, old orchards and farm fields, requiring that hunters log many miles while busting brush and pushing through alder swales.

With a limited fall season—the month of October and half of November for woodcock and October through December for grouse—hunters want to

maximize their opportunities; and guides know the best coverts and habitat types to explore. (Just don’t be surprised if you are asked to put on a blindfold before being led to their favorite spots . . . .)

Similarly with ducks and geese, guides know the places that have produced consistently through the years, and they will have scouted to make sure the birds are in. There’s no better feeling than to be relaxing with a steaming cup of coffee and a limit of black or wood ducks as you watch the sun creep higher in the sky and birds continue to pour into the decoys.

If it’s a classic Maine sea-duck hunt you’re after, hiring a guide is really the only way to go. Not only will a guide have the specialized equipment (such as a boat and strings of eider, scoter and/or long-tailed-duck decoys) but also the necessary knowledge of tides, navigation and how to set up on or around the islands and ledges birds frequent. The ocean during the late season can be unforgiving, and you want to put your trust in someone with the expertise and experience to take you out and get you back safely. Just bring your coldweather gear and a thirst for adventure. —JOE HEALY

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With either upland-bird or waterfowl hunts, the common catalysts to these pursuits are canine companions—which makes a great case for hiring a guide with dogs that can point or flush ruffed grouse and woodcock or retrieve ducks and geese. A classic upland-bird hunt in Maine, similar to hunting pheasants in the Midwest, quail in the South or mountain grouse in the West, involves a dog finding the game followed by the hunter being afforded a shot at the flushed bird . . . and hopefully by the bird being slipped into a game pouch. When waterfowling on Maine’s countless bodies of water or along the coast, a guide may call birds within range, and then, assuming the shot is true, a dog will retrieve the quarry to hand.

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CAPT. MIKE ANDREOTTI THORNEHEAD GUIDE SERVICE / MAINE BASS FISHING GUIDE SERVICE

KEN ARNDT ARNDT’S AROOSTOOK RIVER LODGE & CAMPGROUND

506 West Side Rd Weld, ME 04285 207-585-2412 kerseyre@gmail.com www.kerseyre.com

541 River Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-726-1336 info@thornehead.com www.thornehead.com

15 Wilson St Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-764-8677 clare@arndtscamp.com www.arndtscamp.com

ROBERT RICE NORTH COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

JAYSON ALLAIN THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE COMPANY

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MATTHEW LIBBY LIBBY SPORTING CAMPS PO Box 810 Ashland, ME 04732 207-435-8274 mattj@libbycamps.com www.libbycamps.com GARY SWEENEY MOOSE COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 95 Stockholm, ME 04783 207-896-7975 gary.sweeney@yahoo.com JASON FARRIS MAINE EXPERIENCE GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 824 Gardiner, ME 04345 207-215-3828 maineexperience@yahoo.com www.maineexperienceguideservice.com DAN GLIDDEN NORTHERN HIDEAWAY SPORTING CAMPS

CRAIG RENNIE GREAT NORTH WOODS GUIDE SERVICE 8 Crawford Rd Concord, NH 03303 603-496-2284 crnpr@comcast.net www.greatnorthwoodsguides.com BERT GOODMAN NORTH COUNTRY LODGE 832 Aroostook Scenic Hwy Patten, ME 04765 207-528-2320 office@northcountrylodge.com www.northcountrylodge.com KIMBERLEY SWEENEY MOOSE COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 95 Stockholm, ME 04783 207-896-7975 kim.gunnerson@yahoo.com RAY STAUBLE

PO Box 351 Ashland, ME 04732 207-227-0079 gliddend@yahoo.com

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MIKE KERR ALMANAC MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS

RANDY PETRIN LONG POND CAMPS AND GUIDE SERVICE

647 US Rte 1 Ste 14 York, ME 03909 207-738-3708 almanacmountainoutfitters@msn.com

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682 Coopers Mills Rd Windsor, ME 04363 207-549-5189 hunter1961@roadrunner.com RAY COOLEY LOON LODGE PO Box 254 Bethel, ME 04217 207-745-8168 loonlodgemaine@gmail.com www.loonlodgemaine.com SCOTT LAFLIN GOD’S COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 27 Berry Rd Readfield, ME 04355 207-446-8532 scottelaflin@gmail.com

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JOE BOWEN TOMAH MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS 1152 Lake View Rd Topsfield, ME 04490 919-820-2424 tomahmountain@nc.rr.com www.tomahmountain.com See ad on page 47

JEAN LEBLANC CAMEL BROOK CAMPS LLC

JOSEPH JACK WILD FOX CABINS

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KURT SPEAR MAINE BIRD DOG ADVENTURES

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JOHN MARTIN MOOSE POINT CAMPS INC Township 13, Range 8 Portage, ME 04768 207-444-5589 moosecamps@yahoo.com

156 Lewiston Rd Gray, ME 04039 207-329-2898 kurt@mainebirddogadventures.com www.mainebirddogadventures.com See ad on page 27

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GOOSE

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

PATRICK LONG P & T GUIDE SERVICE

THOMAS SCALA JR BOWLIN CAMPS LODGE

MICHAEL YATES BOSEBUCK MOUNTAIN CAMPS

MICHAEL KOPANON GROUSE TAIL SETTERS & GUIDE SERVICE

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WAYNE DILLON GUNSMOKE LODGE

DICK ROGERS UPCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

NATHAN MORSE TROUT FIN GUIDE SERVICE

304 Stickney Hill Rd Brownville, ME 04414 207-965-8875 shootme@gunsmokelodge.com www.gunsmokelodge.com

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CAPT. BOB HUMPHREY SPORT-VENTURES

JOHN POOLE ROCKIN’ P GUIDE SERVICE

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DALE DUNLAP BREEZY ACRES CAMPS AND GUIDE SERVICE 85 Perry Rd Eustis, ME 04936 207-643-2920 breezy1@tdstelme.net www.breezyacrescamps.com DOC SIMONSE 80 Town Farm Rd North Yarmouth, ME 04097 207-657-3812 gotme@maine.rr.com ROLLIE BROWN BROWNS LANDING 122 Cobbossee Ave Gardiner, ME 04345 207-314-4986 brownslanding@hotmail.com THOMAS HEBERT THEBERTS FLIES AND GUIDE SERVICE 1564 Bangor Rd Clinton, ME 04927 207-299-0700 thebertsflies@gmail.com www.thebertsfliesandguide.com

727 Poland Range Rd Pownal, ME 04069 207-688-4966 bob@bobhumphrey.com www.bobhumphrey.com

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TIM CASEY THE LAST RESORT SPORT CAMPS

ROB WALLINGFORD III W&W GUIDE SERVICE

11 Last Resort Ln Jackman, ME 04945 207-668-5091 caseyt@lastresortmaine.com

Mountain View Rd Sheridan, MT 59749 207-891-7715 wandwguideservice@gmail.com www.wandwguideservice.me

BRANDON LANE ALLAGASH GUIDE SERVICE 928 Allagash Rd Allagash, ME 04774 207-398-3148 allagashguideservice@gmail.com www.allagashguideservice.com See ad on page 72

DANIEL MACHADO JAWS, CLAWS & FINS GUIDE SERVICE 63 Short St Taunton, MA 02780 508-823-0978 jcfguide@comcast.net

GRANT STARRETT

STEVE WILCOX BIRCH HILL CAMPS

168 Pitcher Rd Belfast, ME 04915 207-322-1168 abner243@gmail.com

519 Main St Wytopitlock, ME 04497 207-557-9321 birchhillcamps@yahoo.com

TENLEY SKOLFIELD AS THE CROW FLIES GUIDE SERVICE

SOREN SIREN

PO Box 292 Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 207-316-9037 tenley.skolfield@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ asthecrowfliesguideservice

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62 Woodcock Ln Skowhegan, ME 04976 207-585-5809 sorensiren@gmail.com

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STEPHEN PHILBRICK BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPS PO Box 332 Oquossoc, ME 04964 207-864-3671 baldmtcamp@aol.com BLAINE MILLER ALLAGASH GUIDE INC 292 River Rd Norridgewock, ME 04957 207-634-3748 bmiller@allagashguide.com www.allagashguide.com BILL LAFLAMME FIN AND FEATHER SEEKERS GUIDE SERVICE 253 Pond Rd Sidney, ME 04330 207-547-3185 laflafam@roadrunner.com www.finandfeatherseekers.com BRIAN JOHNSON JOHNSON SPORTING CAMP 63 Lords Ln Lyman, ME 04003 207-468-8077 johnsonsportingcamp@icloud.com JIM CLOUTIER CLOUTIER GUIDE SERVICE 308 Merrill Hill Rd Greene, ME 04236 207-946-5246 cloutierguideservice@gmail.com

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Upland & Waterfowl Hunting DUCK

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GERALD RICHARDSON DOWNEAST OUTFITTERS

JOHN ARCARO JR CANALSIDE CABINS

JEFFREY WATTS MOOSE LOOK OUTFITTERS

TROY FIELDS TRADITIONS GUIDE SERVICE

249 Patten Pond Rd Surry, ME 04684 207-460-3891 jerry@deoutfitters.com www.deoutfitters.com

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DONALD LAVOIE ROSS LAKE CAMPS

CRAIG GERRY WILD WINGS GUIDE SERVICE

DALE GOODMAN NORTH COUNTRY LODGE

BUD FARWELL MAINE TRADITIONS GUIDE SERVICE

Fire Ln #37 Clayton Lake, ME 04737 603-320-3208 info@rosslakecamps.com www.rosslakecamps.com

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MICHAEL BUTLER BRENDA WHITE MID MAINE OUTFITTERS

HANK GOODMAN NORTH COUNTRY LODGE

STEVEN HOPKINS MAINE EVENT GUIDE SERVICE

PO Box 323 Patten, ME 04765 207-528-2320 info@northcountrylodge.com www.northcountrylodge.com

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PAUL HARRISON HARRISON’S GUIDE SERVICE

ANDREA FOLEY ROSS LAKE CAMPS

JEFF BELLMORE GEORGES RIVER OUTFITTERS

323 Poland Corner Rd Poland, ME 04274 207-577-4835 sandsmelt@aol.com

Fire Ln 37 Clayton Lake, ME 04737 207-227-7766 rosslakecamps@yahoo.com www.rosslakecamps.com

36 Kenny Ln Owls Head, ME 04854 207-701-9811 grtrips2015@gmail.com www.jbellmore.com

GREGORY BURNS 42 Pelletier Dr Enfield, ME 04493 207-249-2874 thegregburns@yahoo.com SAM YODER 336 Day Rd Brewer, ME 04412 207-478-3438 splryoder@aol.com DON KLEINER MAINE OUTDOORS 69 Beote Rd Union, ME 04862 207-785-4496 donk@maineoutdoors.biz www.maineoutdoors.biz See ad on page 73

See ad on page 47

DONALD LEWIS D&D OUTFITTERS & GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 55 Rockwood, ME 04478 207-951-5003 don@danddoutfitters.com CHRIS YOUNG YOUNG’S GUIDE SERVICE 25 Wilson View Dr Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-2661 youngsguideservice@gmail.com www.youngsguideservice.com

13 White Rd Lagrange, ME 04453 207-943-2511 brenda@themidmaineoutfitters.com www.themidmaineoutfitters.com See ad on page 46

See ad on page 63

BLAINE CARTER MERRYMEETING KENNELS 33 Simpson Pt Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-725-8229 mmkennels@myfairpoint.net

22 Twin Birch Ln Sunapee, NH 03782 603-763-2592 bbao1@comcast.net JOHN GRAVES DIRIGO NORTH CUSTOM GUIDING AND TRANSPORTATION 417 Houlton Rd Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-592-2223 jgraves1@maine.rr.com www.facebook.com/dirigonorth RANDY BOSSIE DEAN’S DEN 29 Paisley Ln New Canada, ME 04748 207-227-7620 randybossie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/huntthecounty MIKE LANGELUTTIG SLY FOX OUTFITTERS

SASHA GOWELL 171 North Rd Patten, ME 04765 207-610-2414 sasha8720002001@hotmail.com

30 Cookson Rd Burnham, ME 04922 207-944-3101 molunkusstream@gmail.com www.facebook.com/slyfoxoutfitters

CASEY MOWERS REDDOG GUIDE SERVICE

RODERICK ROVZAR ROD’S GUIDE SERVICE

1272 River Rd Bowdoinham, ME 04008 207-737-4029 caseymowers@reddogguideservice.com www.reddogguideservice.com

PO Box 28 Stoneham, ME 04231 207-928-1025 rrovzar@nhdlaw.com

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Upland & Waterfowl Hunting DUCK

GOOSE

GROUSE

QUAIL

SEA DUCK PHEASANT WOODCOCK

FAMILY FRIENDLY

DOUG BROWN BROWN’S BACKCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

MICHAEL AMICANGIOLI QUARRY MOUNTAIN GUIDE SERVICE

JESSE MCCABE WHITE RAVEN GUIDE SERVICE

DANIEL MOORS MOORS OUTDOORS GUIDE SERVICE

119 Hammond Hill Rd Peru, ME 04290 207-418-1926 dbrown76@roadrunner.com

24 Upper New Hampton Meredith, NH 03253 603-231-9630 mike@quarrymtnguides.com www.quarrymtnguides.com

277 East Rd New Sweden, ME 04762 207-896-5312

782 Enfield Rd Lincoln, ME 04457 207-290-2097 me.guide55@gmail.com www.moorsoutdoors.com

1015 Main St Wilton, ME 04294 207-578-0691 buc10pt@hotmail.com www.libbycamps.com ROB COTIAUX TENTH LEGION GUIDES 91 Tufts Rd New Gloucester, ME 04260 207-926-5392 dedbird0@gmail.com BOB LAWRENCE LAWRENCE’S LAKESIDE CABINS Box 101 Rockwood, ME 04478 207-534-7709 cabins101@aol.com www.lawrencescabins.com MITCH COCHRAN TOMAH COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 95 Talmadge Rd Waite, ME 04492 207-214-5891 mlcochran50@hotmail.com www.tomahcountryguideservice.com PAUL BEAUREGARD PB GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 307 Skowhegan, ME 04976 207-474-2644 info@pbguideservice.com www.pbguideservice.com DAN WAGNER MAINE TROPHY OUTFITTERS 310 Dickey Rd Allagash, ME 04774 207-398-3330 dwoutdoors@live.com www.mainetrophyoutfitters.com

CLINTON THOMPSON 3 Range Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-841-7633 clinton-thompson@comcast.net

JEFF REESE JR GUIDE SERVICE 4 N Elderberry Ln Rochester, NH 03867 603-312-0683 jrguideservice@yahoo.com www.jrguideservicemaine.com See ad on page 80

BRETT PATTEN GHOST OF THE WOODS OUTFITTERS 108 Palmyra Rd St. Albans, ME 04971 207-431-2798 adc108work@gmail.com MIKE HEGARTY CHICK HILL GUIDE SERVICE 110 Chick Hill Rd Clifton, ME 04428 207-356-6773 navyduckman@gmail.com www.chickhillguideservice.com BRENT BASSO BASSO GUIDE SERVICE 19 Northwood Dr Portland, ME 04103 207-615-4455 bbasso2033@gmail.com www.facebook.com/basso-guideservice-1680869372176611

MICHAEL OBERLANDER FRYE MT GUIDE SERVICE 16 Pineview St Lewiston, ME 04240 207-841-2378 mndobie@roadrunner.com

SCOTT HIGGINS HIGGINS GUIDE SERVICE 18 Merrymeeting Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-577-5998 higginsguide@gmail.com MICHAEL YENCHA PO Box 25 Millinocket, ME 04462 207-447-2515 allagashcampcare@gmail.com

PAUL SANNICANDRO MOOSE WOODS GUIDE SERVICE LLC

CHIP WOODMAN NORTHEAST WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS

PO Box 83 Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-1009 paul@moosewoodsguideservice.com www.moosewoodsguideservice.com

296 Cressey Rd Monmouth, ME 04259 207-557-2423 nwomaine@gmail.com www.northeastwildernessoutfitters.com

TODD HARRISON TODD HARRISON CONSTRUCTION INC

AJ BILODEAU ALL POINTS NORTH GUIDE SERVICE

321 Auburn Pownal Rd Durham, ME 04222 207-577-1172 toddharrisonconstruction@gmail.com

PO Box 149 Eustis, ME 04936 207-602-8130 allpointsnorthguideservice@gmail.com www.allpointsnorthguide.com

KENNETH CARLE III

FRANK LEPORE FRANK A. LEPORE GUIDE LLC

11 Debeck Dr Holden, ME 04429 207-992-2090 ken@taxpro1.net

PO Box 752 Alfred, ME 04002 207-850-9027 frankylepore@gmail.com

CHUCK DIONNE OXBOW GUIDE SERVICE

STEPHEN WOOD J&S GUIDE SERVICE

1027 Oxbow Rd Oxbow, ME 04764 207-491-9946 chuckdionne01@yahoo.com

PO Box 927 Sabattus, ME 04280 207-740-3723 woodysnavy@aol.com www.jsguides.com

IGOR SIKORSKY BRADFORD CAMPS PO Box 729 Ashland, ME 04732 207-433-0660 maine@bradfordcamps.com www.bradfordcamps.com JOEL GUIMOND TRACK DOWN KENNELS LODGE

Courtesy SCNaturalResources

RICK YOUNG LIBBY CAMPS

891 Aroostook Rd Wallagrass, ME 04781 207-834-3612 info@trackdownkennelslodge.com www.trackdownkennelslodge.com

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Upland & Waterfowl Hunting DUCK

GOOSE

GROUSE

QUAIL

LEO BERNIER LEO’S GUIDE SERVICE 161 Hersey Hill Rd Minot, ME 04258 207-576-1100 lbernier64@icloud.com

SEA DUCK PHEASANT WOODCOCK

MERL ANNIS III 246 Ward Rd Prospect, ME 04981 207-567-3645 merl.annis@yahoo.com CHRIS KRUKOWSKI

DAVID GIAMPETRUZZI MEMORABLE GUIDE SERVICES 268 Alder Park Rd South China, ME 04358 207-242-2741 dgiampetruzzi@gmail.com DANIEL NEIN 443 Quaker Ridge Rd Leeds, ME 04265 207-524-8004 dnein@bates.edu CLIFTON AMES TEN MILE GUIDE SERVICE

STEVEN SMITH CHANDLER LAKE CAMPS 24 Birch St East Millinocket, ME 04430 207-745-1179 brooktrt@hotmail.com JOHN GASKINS JOHN’S GUIDE SERVICE

TROY WHITE MID MAINE OUTFITTERS

WILLIAM GILBOE SPECIALISTS GUIDE SERVICE

13 White Rd Lagrange, ME 04453 207-745-8012 troy@themidmaineoutfitters.com www.themidmaineoutfitters.com

PO Box 611 Jackman, ME 04945 207-399-1081 wgilboe64@myfairpoint.net www.maineguides-specialists.net

See ad on page 46

See ad on page 72

PAUL POTVIN

ALLEN HUNTER

136 Old Webster Rd Lewiston, ME 04240 207-576-9673 taunto159@yahoo.com

827 Little Madawaska Lake Rd Westmanland, ME 04783 207-896-3453 allenandjanehunter@gmail.com

LARRY BERBERICH HOOK & GUN GUIDE SERVICE

JAMES MCCORMACK MOUNTAIN VIEW COTTAGES

25 Palmer St Brunswick, ME 04011 207-725-8436 larryberberich@comcast.net

3004 Rogers Circ Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 207-864-3416 info@mountainviewcottages.com www.mountainviewcottages.com

2499 Forest City Rd Forest City Twp., ME 04413 207-448-2477 johngsetters1@gmail.com

Courtesy SCNaturalResources

PO Box 51 West Rockport, ME 04856 207-542-8777 tenmile@midcoast.com www.tenmileguideservice.com

86 Pleasant St Moose River, ME 04945 207-668-4440 stonybrook94@hotmail.com

FAMILY FRIENDLY

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If you like freshwater fishing, Maine is the place to be. In fact, more than 90 percent of all remaining wild brook trout in the US are found in Maine. Brookies are fun to catch with a fly rod, and you can spend a glorious day wading in small streams or casting from a boat for them.

Kurt Budliger

Maine is a great place to find other varieties of trout as well. Brown and rainbow trout are most abundant in the southern part of the state, and they also are found in two of Maine’s largest rivers: the Kennebec and Penobscot. Lake trout, also known as togue, can be found throughout the state.

salmon populations, while many others are stocked.

Maine is nationally known for its excellent bass fishing.

Largemouth bass lurk along the weedy shores of shallow lakes and ponds, while smallmouths tend to hide along the rocky shorelines of clear ponds and rivers.

The lakes and ponds of Maine are home to yellow and white perch as well. These smaller, spiny fish are great for family fishing trips or first-time anglers.

Landlocked salmon swim in more than a hundred lakes in Maine. Several of these lakes—Sebago, West Grand, Sebec and Green—also harbor native landlocked-

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Freshwater Fishing

The Guided Experience

“Did you see that?” the guide asks her client of the vanished hopper. The client nods. He readies his line, and then tosses a popping bug toward the grassy shore. On the first pause the smallmouth inhales the fly. After a short fight, the bass is landed, cradled for a photograph and released. Just then a mature bald eagle drops from its riverside perch, soaring out over the river and over the boat. The human observers watch in awe until the bird disappears.

Maine waters hold stories. Generations of anglers and guides have fished here, returning season after season, keeping the stories alive. Open a Maine Atlas & Gazetteer, and you’ll find on every page numerous bodies of fresh water: rivers snaking south, highelevation ponds, expansive lakes. It is cliché but also true that you could spend two lifetimes fishing

Maine waters and still not fish them all. The state’s freshwater fishing options are that diverse.

Maine Guides are famous for their work ethic, their meticulously prepared shore lunches as well as their knowledge of the waters they fish and the species that they catch. To guide in Maine is to carry a certain responsibility: The best guides want to catch fish just as much, if not more, than you do. They also want to share their knowledge: to show you the best knots, give casting suggestions, help identify wildlife and point out historic landmarks you otherwise might miss.

Often what you remember most from a guided trip is the unexpected. Sure, you recall that bragging-size brook trout or leaping salmon. What you might remember most clearly, though, is the bull moose wading in the pond at dusk, or the close-up loon encounter or the swimming-hole dip at the end of a hot day. You might remember the brief rainstorm spent huddled but dry beneath the guide’s tarp or the sharing of fish stories.

In the future you may return because of the fishing, but most likely it will be for the unexpected and for the bond you’ve created on the water. —RYAN BROD

Kurt Budliger

In a pool on the Magalloway River, in Maine’s northwest corner, a large brook trout sips a mayfly from the surface. Farther east, on Moosehead Lake, a fat landlocked salmon slashes a school of smelt 20 feet down in the thermocline. Along the bank of the Penobscot River a grasshopper skitters crosscurrent and vanishes in the flushing swirl of a four-pound smallmouth.

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Freshwater Fishing TROUT

SALMON

PICKEREL

PERCH

MUSKIE

NORTHERN SMALLMOUTH LARGEMOUTH BASS PIKE BASS

MONA BREWER MONA BREWER FLY CASTING INSTRUCTOR

RONALD RICCIARDI NORTH MAINE WOODS GUIDE SERVICE

10 Annies Way Kennebunk, ME 04043 305-394-2240 mona@monabrewer.com www.flyfisher.me

PO Box 123 Eagle Lake, ME 04739 207-834-6108 ron.ricciardi@yahoo.com www.nmwguideservice.com

CRAIG DICKSTEIN TAMARACK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC

JEFFREY SPENCER

PO Box 128 Caratunk, ME 04925 207-672-4983 tamarack.llc@myfairpoint.net DAN GLIDDEN NORTHERN HIDEAWAY SPORTING CAMPS

See ad on page 62

32 Warden Ln Eagle Lake, ME 04739 207-231-0094 jspen185@gmail.com CHARLES TYBURSKI POCASSET GUIDE SERVICE

FLYFISHING

ICE FISHING

SMELT

FAMILY FRIENDLY

TODD HARRISON TODD HARRISON CONSTRUCTION INC 321 Auburn Pownal Rd Durham, ME 04222 207-577-1172 toddharrisonconstruction@gmail.com MIKE KERSEY KERSEY GUIDE SERVICE & TIGHT LINES OUTFITTERS 506 West Side Rd Weld, ME 04285 207-585-2412 kerseyre@gmail.com www.kerseyre.com JOHN MARTIN MOOSE POINT CAMPS INC

ANTHONY FELDPAUSCH

CHRIS YOUNG YOUNG’S GUIDE SERVICE

KEVIN PELLETIER CROSSROAD CABINS

35 River Rd Sebago, ME 04029 207-317-0220 hutchtracker@hotmail.com

25 Wilson View Dr Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-2661 youngsguideservice@gmail.com www.youngsguideservice.com

46 Klein Rd Fort Kent, ME 04743 207-834-6717 info@crossroadcabins.com www.crossroadcabins.com

DAN LEGERE MAINE GUIDE FLY SHOP & GUIDE SERVICE

JOHN ARCARO JR CANALSIDE CABINS

ANDY ROWE JR HARDSCRABBLE GUIDE SERVICE

34 Moosehead Lake Rd Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-2266 info@maineguideflyshop.com www.maineguideflyshop.com BENJAMIN NYCE NYCE GUIDE SERVICE LLC

671 Durham Bridge Rd Newport, ME 04953 207-355-5568 bencnyce@gmail.com www.nyceguideservice.com See ad on page 53

31 Canal St Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 207-796-2796 canalside@midmaine.com www.canalsidecabins.com

539 White School House Rd Madison, ME 04950 207-696-3804 happyfisherman959@hotmail.com MARK STRUCK STRUCK GUIDE SERVICE

KENNETH CARLE III

11 Debeck Dr Holden, ME 04429 207-992-2090 ken@taxpro1.net BUD FARWELL MAINE TRADITIONS GUIDE SERVICE 267 Scotts Neck Way Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-944-5869 budfarwell@gmail.com

JOE CHRISTIANSON MATAGAMON WILDERNESS LLC.

See ad on page 47

Township 13, Range 8 Portage, ME 04768 207-444-5589 moosecamps@yahoo.com

PAUL HUTCHINS TRACKER GUIDE SERVICE

28 Winding Brook Ln Dayton, ME 04005 207-281-3201 ghguideservice@gmail.com

PO Box 220 Patten, ME 04765 207-446-4635 matagamon@hughes.net www.matagamon.com

PO Box 268 Wayne, ME 04284 973-476-7065 ctyburski@aol.com

PO Box 351 Ashland, ME 04732 207-227-0079 gliddend@yahoo.com

NICK BARTHOLOMEW GRANT HILL GUIDE SERVICE

See ad on page 73

680 Rome Rd Rome, ME 04963 207-975-3431 anthony.feldpausch@gmail.com DAN HATCH RODS & RACKS GUIDE SERVICE

108 North Rd Jackman, ME 04945 207-592-6803 rodsandracks@yahoo.com www.rodsandracks.com CHRIS KRUKOWSKI 86 Pleasant St Moose River, ME 04945 207-668-4440 stonybrook94@hotmail.com DAN MASSELLI

49 N Gayton Ln Winthrop, ME 04364 207-441-8779 strucktheguide@gmail.com THOMAS WELCH MAGALLOWAY GUIDE SERVICES 51 Wild Dunes Way Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 207-229-7383 twelch2@maine.rr.com

70 Coachman Ave Auburn, ME 04210 207-754-8636 kdkmasselli@gmail.com DAVID PEPPARD 376 Jarvis Gore Dr Eddington, ME 04428 207-557-0745 thepeppards@yahoo.com

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Freshwater Fishing TROUT

SALMON

PICKEREL

PERCH

THOMAS SCALA JR BOWLIN CAMPS LODGE PO Box 251 Patten, ME 04765 207-267-0884 info@bowlincamps.com www.bowlincamps.com GARY SWEENEY MOOSE COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 95 Stockholm, ME 04783 207-896-7975 gary.sweeney@yahoo.com ART WHEATON 47 Grove Rd Forest City, ME 04413 207-448-2234 art.wheaton@gmail.com CHRIS BEGIN SWEETWATER GUIDE SERVICE 488 Bailey Hill Rd Farmington, ME 04938 207-491-5101 mtrcrb@myfairpoint.net STEPHEN COLE REEL AFFAIR FISHING CHARTER 8 Sam’s Way Hermon, ME 04401 207-461-0027 reelaffr@gwi.net www.reelaffair.net

MUSKIE

NORTHERN SMALLMOUTH LARGEMOUTH BASS PIKE BASS

BILL LAFLAMME FIN AND FEATHER SEEKERS GUIDE SERVICE

253 Pond Rd Sidney, ME 04330 207-547-3185 laflafam@roadrunner.com www.finandfeatherseekers.com JAMES MCCORMACK MOUNTAIN VIEW COTTAGES 3004 Rogers Circ Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 207-864-3416 info@mountainviewcottages.com www.mountainviewcottages.com RANDY PETRIN LONG POND CAMPS AND GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 815 Jackman, ME 04945 207-668-4872 longpondcamps@gmail.com www.longpondcamps.com

FLYFISHING

ICE FISHING

SMELT

JEFFREY BRIGGS 397 Manchester Rd Belgrade, ME 04917 207-592-0594 jeffbriggs450@yahoo.com WAYNE DILLON GUNSMOKE LODGE 304 Stickney Hill Rd Brownville, ME 04414 207-965-8875 shootme@gunsmokelodge.com www.gunsmokelodge.com RYAN GORMAN MAINE POINTS GUIDE SERVICE

2 Miranda Dr Saco, ME 04072 207-200-8312 mainepoints@gmail.com www.mpguides.com

3 Gibbon Rd Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-259-6675 jonathan.schuster33@gmail.com

23 Haskell Rd Carmel, ME 04419 207-730-1288 joejack19@roadrunner.com www.wildfoxcabins.com

Fire Ln 37 Clayton Lake, ME 04737 207-227-7766 rosslakecamps@yahoo.com www.rosslakecamps.com See ad on page 47

MIKE HEGARTY CHICK HILL GUIDE SERVICE

DOUG LEPAGE BRONZEBACK ADVENTURES

110 Chick Hill Rd Clifton, ME 04428 207-356-6773 navyduckman@gmail.com www.chickhillguideservice.com

132 Chandler Rd Belgrade, ME 04917 207-446-3403 bsylvester405@ymail.com

33 Ferry Rd Lewiston, ME 04240 207-513-0871 bronzebackadventures@gmail.com www.bronzebackadventures.com

TROY WHITE MID MAINE OUTFITTERS

PATRICK O’SHEA GO FISH GUIDE SERVICE

13 White Rd Lagrange, ME 04453 207-745-8012 troy@themidmaineoutfitters.com www.themidmaineoutfitters.com See ad on page 46

682 Coopers Mills Rd Windsor, ME 04363 207-549-5189 hunter1961@roadrunner.com PETER ST. JOHN 32 Bouchard Ln Winterville Plt., ME 04739 207-551-5960 meguide23@gmail.com TIM VERNON VERNON’S GUIDE SERVICE LLC 49 Longview Dr Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-768-8448 vernonsguideservice@gmail.com CAPT. MIKE ANDREOTTI THORNEHEAD GUIDE SERVICE / MAINE BASS FISHING GUIDE SERVICE

541 River Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-726-1336 info@thornehead.com www.thornehead.com MICHAEL BUTLER

See ad on page 46

BRANDON SYLVESTER ANDREA FOLEY ROSS LAKE CAMPS

ROBERT RICE NORTH COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

JOSEPH JACK WILD FOX CABINS

See ad on page 53

JON SCHUSTER JON SCHUSTER PROFESSIONAL FLY FISHING & CASTING INSTRUCTION

FAMILY FRIENDLY

1 Meadow Crossing Dr Gorham, ME 04038 207-415-5107 gofishmaine@gmail.com www.goflyfishmaine.com

22 Twin Birch Ln Sunapee, NH 03782 603-763-2592 bbao1@comcast.net JASON FARRIS MAINE EXPERIENCE GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 824 Gardiner, ME 04345 207-215-3828 maineexperience@yahoo.com www.maineexperienceguideservice.com BOB HARKINS WESTERN MAINE GUIDE SERVICE 14 Park St Bethel, ME 04217 207-381-0151 bharkins177@gmail.com www.westernmaineguideservice.com

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Freshwater Fishing TROUT

SALMON

PICKEREL

PERCH

MUSKIE

NORTHERN SMALLMOUTH LARGEMOUTH BASS PIKE BASS

FLYFISHING

ICE FISHING

SMELT

MIKE KERR ALMANAC MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS

DAVE CONLEY CANOE THE WILD

TYLER THERRIEN

647 US Rte 1 Ste 14 York, ME 03909 207-738-3708 almanacmountainoutfitters@msn.com

588 US Rt 1 Weston, ME 04424 207-551-8729 dave@canoethewild.com www.canoethewild.com

313 Sam Allen Rd Sanford, ME 04073 207-432-7699 bowhunter7@metrocast.net

WENDY FUREY

STEVE WILCOX BIRCH HILL CAMPS

DANIEL MACHADO JAWS, CLAWS & FINS GUIDE SERVICE 63 Short St Taunton, MA 02780 508-823-0978 jcfguide@comcast.net

6 Thunder Rd North Yarmouth, ME 04097 207-653-0406 wendyfurey1@gmail.com

BRETT PATTEN GHOST OF THE WOODS OUTFITTERS

BROOKE HIDELL HIDELL’S GUIDE SERVICE

108 Palmyra Rd St. Albans, ME 04971 207-431-2798 adc108work@gmail.com

PO Box 803 South Casco, ME 04077 207-415-3787 maineguide@maine.rr.com

RODERICK ROVZAR ROD’S GUIDE SERVICE

JOHNIE LANDEEN

PO Box 28 Stoneham, ME 04231 207-928-1025 rrovzar@nhdlaw.com

PO Box 975 Craig, AK 99921 907-220-4906 thorneisland@hotmail.com

WILLIAM STROUT GREEN MTN GUIDE SERVICE

ANDREW MCPHERSON MCPHERSON OUTDOORS!

9 Argonne St Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-412-0540 wdbstrout@yahoo.com DAVID WEBB

855 A Main St Sanford, ME 04073 207-459-6375 dave_webb71@yahoo.com JEFF BELLMORE GEORGES RIVER OUTFITTERS 36 Kenny Ln Owls Head, ME 04854 207-701-9811 grtrips2015@gmail.com www.jbellmore.com

8 Chamberlain Dr Hallowell, ME 04347 207-485-1145 amcphersonengineering@gmail.com STEPHEN PHILBRICK BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPS PO Box 332 Oquossoc, ME 04964 207-864-3671 baldmtcamp@aol.com

FAMILY FRIENDLY

519 Main St Wytopitlock, ME 04497 207-557-9321 birchhillcamps@yahoo.com See ad on page 72

AJ BILODEAU ALL POINTS NORTH GUIDE SERVICE

PO Box 149 Eustis, ME 04936 207-602-8130 allpointsnorthguideservice@gmail.com www.allpointsnorthguide.com ARTHUR CORSON RADAR RIDGE GUIDING PO Box 89 Bingham, ME 04920 207-672-2041 radarridgeguiding@yahoo.com www.radarridgeguiding.com RON GERARD POSSUM LODGE GROUP LLC 92 Hatch Cove Rd Nobleboro, ME 04555 207-653-6834 andiamo42@hotmail.com www.maineguideforbass.com DANIEL HILLIER SONGO RIVER GUIDE SERVICE

IGOR SIKORSKY BRADFORD CAMPS PO Box 729 Ashland, ME 04732 207-433-0660 maine@bradfordcamps.com www.bradfordcamps.com

37 Meyers Wood Dr Naples, ME 04055 207-713-5186 songoriverguide@gmail.com www.songoriverguide.wixsite.com/sebago

AL LAPLANTE GRAND LAKE STREAM ADVENTURES

23 Water St Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 207-796-5050 al@chetscamps.com www.chetscamps.com NATHAN MORSE TROUT FIN GUIDE SERVICE 123 Sunny Hill Dr Farmington, ME 04938 207-576-0872 flyfishmaine207@gmail.com WAYNE PLUMMER JR NORTHERN PRIDE LODGE & CAMPGROUND 3405 Lily Bay Rd Frenchtown Twp, ME 04441 207-695-2890 whpjr1@gmail.com www.northernpridelodge.com See ad on page 80

TENLEY SKOLFIELD AS THE CROW FLIES GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 292 Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 207-316-9037 tenley.skolfield@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ asthecrowfliesguideservice ROBERT TINER JR SHANNON GUIDE

7 Shannon Ln Poland Spring, ME 04274 207-998-4478 shannonguide@fairpoint.net www.shannonguide.com MICHAEL YATES BOSEBUCK MOUNTAIN CAMPS PO Box 270 Errol, NH 03579 207-670-0013 bosebuck@bosebuck.com www.bosebuck.com

See ad on page 63

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Freshwater Fishing TROUT

SALMON

PICKEREL

PERCH

LEON “CHIP” AMERGIAN KNIFE’S EDGE GUIDE SERVICE 70 Town Farm Rd North Yarmouth, ME 04097 207-657-5421 camergian@icloud.com JOE BOWEN TOMAH MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS 1152 Lake View Rd Topsfield, ME 04490 919-820-2424 tomahmountain@nc.rr.com www.tomahmountain.com See ad on page 47

WALLY DEVOE MT DIMMOCK GUIDE SERVICE

209 Lewiston Rd Gray, ME 04039 207-999-9157 wdevoe1@me.com WILLIAM GILBOE SPECIALISTS GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 611 Jackman, ME 04945 207-399-1081 wgilboe64@myfairpoint.net www.maineguides-specialists.net See ad on page 72

ALLEN HUNTER 827 Little Madawaska Lake Rd Westmanland, ME 04783 207-896-3453 allenandjanehunter@gmail.com JEAN LEBLANC CAMEL BROOK CAMPS LLC

MUSKIE

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CRAIG RENNIE GREAT NORTH WOODS GUIDE SERVICE

8 Crawford Rd Concord, NH 03303 603-496-2284 crnpr@comcast.net www.greatnorthwoodsguides.com ROB SPEIRS MAINE OUTDOOR SERVICES 7 Oak Ridge Rd Cumberland, ME 04021 207-233-2459 rspeirs1@gmail.com DARREN TURNER PO Box 865 Skowhegan, ME 04976 207-474-7338 kvforsetry@roadrunner.com RICK YOUNG LIBBY CAMPS 1015 Main Wilton, ME 04294 207-578-0691 buc10pt@hotmail.com www.libbycamps.com KEN ARNDT ARNDT’S AROOSTOOK RIVER LODGE & CAMPGROUND 15 Wilson St Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-764-8677 clare@arndtscamp.com www.arndtscamp.com TIM CASEY THE LAST RESORT SPORT CAMPS

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JOHN NOWINSKI NORTH CREEK GUIDE SERVICE

JOHN FASSAK DIRIGO GUIDE SERVICES

9 Guadalcanal Dr Brunswick, ME 04011 207-831-2922 ncreek@comcast.net www.northcreekguideservice.com

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PAUL HARRISON HARRISON’S GUIDE SERVICE

DON BURNETT #9 LAKE OUTFITTERS

323 Poland Corner Rd Poland, ME 04274 207-577-4835 sandsmelt@aol.com

15 Kelsea Ave Lisbon, NH 03585 802-738-9777 etcvmame@yahoo.com www.9lakeoutfitters.com

DON KLEINER MAINE OUTDOORS

69 Beote Rd Union, ME 04862 207-785-4496 donk@maineoutdoors.biz www.maineoutdoors.biz See ad on page 73

LELAND (LEE) MARTIN LEE MARTIN GUIDE SERVICE 123 Woodland Dr Bangor, ME 04401 207-356-5699 huntskipaddle@gmail.com

DONALD DUDLEY MATAGAMON GUIDE SERVICE 125 Dam Rd T6 R8 WELS, Twp., ME 04765 207-538-5173 ddudley@hughes.net www.matagamonguideservice.com JOEL GUIMOND TRACK DOWN KENNELS LODGE 891 Aroostook Rd Wallagrass, ME 04781 207-834-3612 info@trackdownkennelslodge.com www.trackdownlodge.com

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RICKY JEWELL MAINELY MOOSE GUIDE SERVICE

1951 Sly Brook Rd Eagle Lake, ME 04739 207-444-6667 tpelletier@fairpoint.net

211 N Hill Rd Buckfield, ME 04220 207-345-8501 bracket@megalink.net www.mainelymooseguide.com

PAUL SANNICANDRO MOOSE WOODS GUIDE SERVICE LLC PO Box 83 Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-1009 paul@moosewoodsguideservice.com www.moosewoodsguideservice.com W BRADSHAW SWANSON 12 Meditation Ln Harpswell, ME 04029 207-776-9611 w_bradshaw@comcast.net ROBERT WENGRZYNEK EVERGREEN OUTDOORS 1670 Bennoch Rd Old Town, ME 04468 207-356-4111 dambuster@reagan.com

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MATTHEW LIBBY LIBBY SPORTING CAMPS PO Box 810 Ashland, ME 04732 207-435-8274 mattj@libbycamps.com www.libbycamps.com BOB PARKER STONY BROOK OUTFITTERS 55 Morrison Hill Rd Wilton, ME 04294 207-778-4077 info@stonybrookoutfitters.com www.stonybrookoutfitters.com See ad on page 80

DICK ROGERS UPCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 84 Rockwood Estates West Gardiner, ME 04345 207-446-4239 gyha1@aol.com www.upcountryguideservice.com

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MIKE STILLMAN MISTY MOUNTAIN ROD WORKS AND GUIDE SERVICE 191 Howard Ln Farmington, ME 04938 207-860-9365 mike@mmrodworksandguideservice.com www.mmrodworksandguideservice.com ED WALSH MAINE STREAM GUIDES

PO Box 208 Columbia Falls, ME 04623 207-712-5625 walshmsg@gmail.com www.mainestreamguides.com See ad on page 72

BRENT BASSO BASSO GUIDE SERVICE

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DERYN LACOMBE SQUARETAIL FLIES GUIDE SERVICE 98 Comins Ln Eddington, ME 04428 860-705-3840 deryn323@yahoo.com www.squaretailflies.com WILLIAM (BILL) MCCLELLAN MAINE GUIDED TRIPS 13 Summer St Rockport, ME 04856 207-542-6744 wsmcc2@gmail.com www.maineguidedtrips.com See ad on page 47

JONATHAN PETERSON PETERSON’S GUIDE SERVICE OF MAINE

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STEPHEN SCHAEFER 47 Tough End Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 207-796-5561 stevenlara1@gmail.com KIMBERLEY SWEENEY MOOSE COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 95 Stockholm, ME 04783 207-896-7975 kim.gunnerson@yahoo.com SCOTT WHITAKER BUCKTAIL GUIDE SERVICE LLC

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76 Hamilton St South Portland, ME 04106 207-747-7104 bucktailguideservice@gmail.com www.bucktailguide.com CLIFTON AMES TEN MILE GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 51 West Rockport, ME 04856 207-542-8777 tenmile@midcoast.com www.tenmileguideservice.com

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CRAIG STODDARD CARDINAL POINTS GUIDE SERVICE 1860 Lily Bay Rd Lily Bay Twp, ME 04441 207-838-5610 guiding1860@gmail.com KEVIN WARD MAPLEWOOD FARM PO Box 555 Fountain, FL 32438 850-818-1312 maineguide4u@gmail.com ROLLIE BROWN BROWNS LANDING

ROBERT HAMER 683 Moosehead Lake Rd Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-7018 rmshamer@gmail.com

122 Cobbossee Ave Gardiner, ME 04345 207-314-4986 brownslanding@hotmail.com

STEVEN KEANE WILD RIVER ADVENTURES GUIDE SERVICE

CHUCK DIONNE OXBOW GUIDE SERVICE

PO Box 754 Bethel, ME 04217 207-737-0111 keanes@sad44.org

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JOHN LOMBARDI JR

JOHN GRAVES DIRIGO NORTH CUSTOM GUIDING AND TRANSPORTATION

164 Drummond Ave Waterville, ME 04901 207-314-5575 jlombardi@waterville-me.gov RONALD PARLIN STATE OF MAINE GUIDE SERVICE 89 Ohio Hill Rd Fairfield, ME 04937 207-453-2266 rparlinguide@yahoo.com JOHN ROGERS MAINE’S OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER 93 Thurlow Rd Lincolnville, ME 04849 207-290-2738 captjohnarogers@gmail.com www.mainesoutdoorlearningcenter.com

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DAN WAGNER MAINE TROPHY OUTFITTERS

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CLIFF BROWN NGALAWA OUTFITTERS 72 Center Rd Madrid, ME 04966 207-639-3249 ngalawa@aol.com OLIVER DOMINICK ABKENOC GUIDING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPLORATION PO Box 219 Phippsburg, ME 04562 207-607-2561 osdom@pipeline.com www.abkenoc.com MALCOLM GRIFFIN REEL LIFE GUIDE SERVICE 26 Glencove Ave Bangor, ME 04401 207-942-1764 threebellscastine@gmail.com

RAY STAUBLE 52 Tolman Rd Harrison, ME 04040 207-583-4445 rstauble@roadrunner.com BRIAN WAILD CAPTAIN BRIAN WAILD GUIDE AND CHARTER SERVICE

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ROB COTIAUX TENTH LEGION GUIDES

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MICHAEL YENCHA PO Box 25 Millinocket, ME 04462 207-447-2515 allagashcampcare@gmail.com LEO BERNIER LEO’S GUIDE SERVICE 161 Hersey Hill Rd Minot, ME 04258 207-576-1100 lbernier64@icloud.com MARIE CORBIN-KEANE WILD RIVER ADVENTURES GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 754 Bethel, ME 04217 207-577-7417 keanem@sad44.org JOHN GASKINS JOHN’S GUIDE SERVICE 2499 Forest City Rd Forest City Twp., ME 04413 207-448-2477 johngsetters1@gmail.com GRIZZ HIGGINS NORTH RIDGE GUIDE SERVICE 275 Grahams Dr Rocky Mount, VA 24151 540-493-7179 grizz.flyfishing@gmail.com www.pro-flyfishingguide.com

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Your guide takes one of the small mackerel, threads a hook through it, and then free-lines it into the tide. Soon the rod doubles over. A big striper has found the bait and is now heading for deeper water. You take turns reeling it in.

Once the striper is released, your guide fires up the outboard. You circle small rocky islands where harbor seals are sunning themselves in small groups.

Lobstermen in orange bibs wave a greeting as they haul traps near the ledges. Atop a far island sits a small lighthouse. Your guide tells a story of a shipwreck centuries ago. You realize it’s different out here on the water. It’s more than just fishing . . . and the day is just getting started. —RYAN BROD

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To be surrounded by Maine’s gorgeous landscape and get that view from a canoe or kayak can be a truly transformational experience. And whether you prefer kayaking the numerous bays along Maine’s coast or a pristine inland lake like Rangeley or Moosehead, you can do so to your heart’s—and mind’s—content.

Maine Professional Guides Association members offer a wide range of guided small-boat activities— from traditional multi-day canoe camping trips on rivers as well known as the Allagash and Saint John to afternoon getaways on quiet coastal waters to paddleboard outings on warm summer days.

a loon as it dives for dinner. Or picture paddling along the rocky coast, observing the myriad sea birds and perhaps spying a harbor seal sunning itself on a ledge.

You don’t have to be an experienced paddler to partake in such adventures, as most guides welcome beginners and will supply not only the watercraft, paddles and life preservers, but also the knowhow to get you drawing water with confidence.

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The Guided Experience With paddle in hand, your outdoor-recreation options expand on Maine lakes, rivers, ponds and streams as well as along coastal bays and coves. You’ll have a water-surface view of the surroundings—the tranquil water bounding lush forests, mountains, rocky coastline or wildflower meadows. Trips range from placid paddles to headier rapid descents.

waterway or near shore will have you using your core muscles to propel the board while you’re standing and balancing. Get on the board, find your balance point and stroke, and you’ll be covering water in no time. And don’t forget to take time to admire the beauty all around you. A guide can help make this possible. —JOE HEALY

Whatever your pace and speed, a Guide can take you to new vistas inland or off the coast via canoe, freshwater kayak, sea kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP). Guides relish the opportunity to show off Maine’s natural beauty from a perspective not typically enjoyed. Gliding quietly through the water allows you to take in the sights and sounds of the pristine environment and observe undisturbed wildlife.

Want to experience an interesting form of exercise in a natural setting? Stand-up paddleboarding on an inland

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You can fish, lay back and relax, or view wildlife such as bald eagles and deer. Perhaps you’ll learn a better way to paddle in calm waters or negotiate rapids. Maybe you’ll even be taught the technique of poling a canoe.

Then you may be treated to a traditional shore lunch— one that may even include your catch of the day!

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2212 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02466 617-965-5455 ironpan@verizon.net

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MIKE LANGELUTTIG SLY FOX OUTFITTERS

16 Pineview St Lewiston, ME 04240 207-841-2378 mndobie@roadrunner.com

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STEPHEN PHILBRICK BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPS PO Box 332 Oquossoc, ME 04964 207-864-3671 baldmtcamp@aol.com

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CRAIG GERRY WILD WINGS GUIDE SERVICE

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PAUL HUTCHINS TRACKER GUIDE SERVICE

STEVEN KEANE WILD RIVER ADVENTURES GUIDE SERVICE

35 River Rd Sebago, ME 04029 207-317-0220 hutchtracker@hotmail.com KASEY MARSTERS FOX-TRICK ADVENTURES 94 Depot Rd Gray, ME 04039 207-200-0250 kasey@foxtrickadventures.com www.foxtrickadventures.com SCOTT RICHARDSON NORTHBOUND VENTURES 66 Raymond Ave Somerville, MA 02144 978-578-4002 scott@northboundventures.com www.northboundventures.com

SOREN SIREN 62 Woodcock Ln Skowhegan, ME 04976 207-585-5809 sorensiren@gmail.com AARON WEBB VINEGAR HILL GUIDE SERVICE 187 Vinegar Hill Rd Lowell, ME 04493 207-951-0612 aaronpwebb@gmail.com JOE BOWEN TOMAH MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS 1152 Lake View Rd Topsfield, ME 04490 919-820-2424 tomahmountain@nc.rr.com www.tomahmountain.com See ad on page 47

PO Box 754 Bethel, ME 04217 207-737-0111 keanes@sad44.org JESSE MCCABE WHITE RAVEN GUIDE SERVICE 277 East Rd New Sweden, ME 04762 207-896-5312 TAMI ROGERS NATURE BOUND RETREATS 93 Thurlow Rd Lincolnville, ME 04849 207-290-1496 natureboundretreats@gmail.com www.tamirogers.com

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MARK STRUCK STRUCK GUIDE SERVICE

32 Bouchard Ln Winterville Plt., ME 04739 207-551-5960 meguide23@gmail.com

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CHRIS YOUNG YOUNG’S GUIDE SERVICE

ERIC CHAMBERLAIN WALK IN THE SPIRIT

25 Wilson View Dr Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-2661 youngsguideservice@gmail.com www.youngsguideservice.com

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GREGORY BURNS 42 Pelletier Dr Enfield, ME 04493 207-249-2874 thegregburns@yahoo.com

DAN GLIDDEN NORTHERN HIDEAWAY SPORTING CAMPS PO Box 351 Ashland, ME 04732 207-227-0079 gliddend@yahoo.com

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69 Beote Rd Union, ME 04862 207-785-4496 donk@maineoutdoors.biz www.maineoutdoors.biz

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BLAINE MILLER ALLAGASH GUIDE INC 292 River Rd Norridgewock, ME 04957 207-634-3748 bmiller@allagashguide.com www.allagashguide.com PAUL SANNICANDRO MOOSE WOODS GUIDE SERVICE LLC PO Box 83 Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-1009 paul@moosewoodsguideservice.com www.moosewoodsguideservice.com KIMBERLY TRUSKOWSKI The Loaf #42 Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 207-246-2270 loaflady@tdstelme.net KEN ARNDT ARNDT’S AROOSTOOK RIVER LODGE & CAMPGROUND 15 Wilson St Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-764-8677 clare@arndtscamp.com www.arndtscamp.com JASON FARRIS MAINE EXPERIENCE GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 824 Gardiner, ME 04345 207-215-3828 maineexperience@yahoo.com www.maineexperienceguideservice.com

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WAYNE PLUMMER JR NORTHERN PRIDE LODGE & CAMPGROUND 3405 Lily Bay Rd Frenchtown Twp, ME 04441 207-695-2890 whpjr1@gmail.com www.northernpridelodge.com See ad on page 80

TENLEY SKOLFIELD AS THE CROW FLIES GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 292 Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 207-316-9037 tenley.skolfield@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ asthecrowfliesguideservice STEVE WILCOX BIRCH HILL CAMPS 519 Main St Wytopitlock, ME 04497 207-557-9321 birchhillcamps@yahoo.com See ad on page 72

RAY COOLEY LOON LODGE PO Box 254 Bethel, ME 04217 207-745-8168 loonlodgemaine@gmail.com www.loonlodgemaine.com

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MATTHEW LIBBY LIBBY SPORTING CAMPS PO Box 810 Ashland, ME 04732 207-435-8274 mattj@libbycamps.com www.libbycamps.com

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11 Homestead Ave Portland, ME 04103 207-730-3384 troutpete@hotmail.com www.petersonguideme.com

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PO Box 221 Bartlett, NH 03812 603-374-6399 abenakiregion@yahoo.com

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31 Lantern Ln Mansfield, MA 02048 781-718-1297 john.fassak@gmail.com

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JOHN ROGERS MAINE’S OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER

321 Auburn Pownal Rd Durham, ME 04222 207-577-1172 toddharrisonconstruction@gmail.com

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STEPHEN PARISI MAINE WILDERNESS ADVENTURES

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DAVID WEBB ROBERT CONSTABLE 855 A Main St Sanford, ME 04073 207-459-6375 dave_webb71@yahoo.com DAVE CONLEY CANOE THE WILD 588 US Rt 1 Weston, ME 04424 207-551-8729 dave@canoethewild.com www.canoethewild.com

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11 Debeck Dr Holden, ME 04429 207-992-2090 ken@taxpro1.net JOSEPH GILBERT PO Box 1163 Greenville, ME 04441 207-280-3764 34pritham@gmail.com

PO Box 154 Unity, ME 04988 207-745-2932 wilderness.bob1@gmail.com

MIKE KERSEY KERSEY GUIDE SERVICE & TIGHT LINES OUTFITTERS

ROBERT HAMER

506 West Side Rd Weld, ME 04285 207-585-2412 kerseyre@gmail.com www.kerseyre.com

683 Moosehead Lake Rd Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-7018 rmshamer@gmail.com

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DAVID GIAMPETRUZZI MEMORABLE GUIDE SERVICES

DICK ROGERS UPCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

RICKY JEWELL MAINELY MOOSE GUIDE SERVICE

Township 13, Range 8 Portage, ME 04768 207-444-5589 moosecamps@yahoo.com www.moosecamps@yahoo

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211 N Hill Rd Buckfield, ME 04220 207-345-8501 bracket@megalink.net www.mainelymooseguide.com

GERALD RICHARDSON DOWNEAST OUTFITTERS 249 Patten Pond Rd Surry, ME 04684 207-460-3891 jerry@deoutfitters.com www.deoutfitters.com GRANT STARRETT 168 Pitcher Rd Belfast, ME 04915 207-322-1168 abner243@gmail.com

MIKE KERR ALMANAC MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS 647 US Rte 1 Ste 14 York, ME 03909 207-738-3708 almanacmountainoutfitters@msn.com WILLIAM (BILL) MCCLELLAN MAINE GUIDED TRIPS 13 Summer St Rockport, ME 04856 207-542-6744 wsmcc2@gmail.com www.maineguidedtrips.com

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CHARLIE TAYLOR ENDURALL 343 Cedar Breeze N Glenburn, ME 04401 207-478-3027 paraaugherton2@gmail.com CLIFF BROWN NGALAWA OUTFITTERS 72 Center Rd Madrid, ME 04966 207-639-3249 ngalawa@aol.com

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MICHAEL BUTLER

LELAND (LEE) MARTIN LEE MARTIN GUIDE SERVICE 123 Woodland Dr Bangor, ME 04401 207-356-5699 huntskipaddle@gmail.com BILL ROBBINS BILL ROBBINS JR GUIDE SERVICE 54 Keene Rd East Freetown, MA 02717 508-763-2704 bmrobbins@juno.com

KELLY GABLE BRENDT STIER 108 Glenn Rd Ardmore, PA 19003 202-302-5170 kgable218@gmail.com

3527 Southside Ave Phoenix, MD 21131 215-882-1149 brendtstier@gmail.com

Dave Conley of Canoe the Wild

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Guide Service of Maine

Specializing in trophy big-game animals in northern Maine Zones 2 and 3.

Come fish the Sebago Region and beyond with me to experience some of the best fishing in Maine.

Call to book today!

Jon Peterson · 207-730-3384 · guides@petersonguideme.com

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Please take a moment to check out our website and feel free to call or email us.

207-834-6108 ron.ricciardi@yahoo.com www.nmwguideservice.com

BOGGY BROOK OUTFITTERS

Booking Guided Fishing Trips, Bear, Moose, Turkey and Deer Hunts Lodge and Cabin Accommodations Master Guide Jesse Derr Branch Lake, Ellsworth, Maine 207-667-7271 jdcon@yahoo.com boggybrookoutfitters.com

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MAINELY MOOSE GU IDE SERV ICE

Offering quality moose hunts with just one pair of hunters per week. Hunts are off the beaten paths whenever possible.

Photo hunts and summertime guided Allagash trips also available.

Welcome to Maine bear hunting at Spruce Mountain Lodge.

Our lodge and camps are modern, clean and comfortable. Master Maine Guide Steve Cole and Brenda Cole, Registered Maine Guide, have over 35 years of experience. Together we deliver our hunting knowledge and personal attention to ensure each sportsman a rewarding hunting experience. Come join us for some terrific hunting in Maine. We are 100% family owned and operated

Steve and Brenda Cole 20 Windy Hill Lane, Thorndike, Maine 04986 207-948-2908 - brenda@sprucemtn.com www.sprucemtn.com

RICK JEWELL - MAINE MASTER GUIDE 211 North Hill Rd., Buckfield, ME 04220 207-754-1530 • bracket@megalink.net • mainelymooseguide.com

PADDLE MAINE WITH SEASPRAY KAYAKING! Guiding and Instructing individuals, families & groups for over 25 years in Sea Kayaks, Canoes & Paddleboards.

CUSTOMIZED TRIPS: ISLAND OVERNIGHTS, KAYAK FISHING, & SUNSET LOBSTERBAKES! SCOTT SHEA Seaspray Kayaking and Paddleboarding 209 Pleasant St, Brunswick ME 04011, 207-404-1100 info@seaspraykayaking.com www.seaspraykayaking.com

Fish & Hunt in Maine with

Master Maine Guide Jeff Bellmore UPLAND WOODCOCK & GROUSE

jbellmore.com 207-701-9811 grtrips2015@gmail.com

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Benjamin Williamson

Hiking, Camping, Etc.

Benjamin Williamson

Maine offers millions of acres for outdoor recreation, and MPGA members offer a variety of opportunities to enjoy it. If you seek adventure in steep places, the state’s rock- and ice-climbing opportunities are well known. For those desiring a little less adrenaline, Maine offers nearly limitless hiking and backpacking—from the famed Appalachian Trail and the Hundred Mile Wilderness to day hikes along the coast and the myriad offshore islands.

Overnighting beneath the stars is a wonderful family activity, and what better way to do it than with a woods-savvy guide to help set up camp and start the fire? Memories of singalongs and roasting marshmallows will last a lifetime.

Wildlife watchers—whether they are looking to see a moose or check several bird species off their life list—will find Maine a bountiful destination. A guide who knows the habits and habitats of various animals can provide the local knowledge and understanding to make these experiences possible.

Maine winters offer still more ways to experience the great outdoors: from cross-country skiing among snow-covered fir trees to trekking on snowshoes, enjoying the scenery and searching for animal tracks on the trail. You even can travel by dogsled, spending an afternoon skimming over the snow behind a team of enthusiastic huskies.

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The Guided Experience

You and your friends are canoeing and camping the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, more than 90 miles of backcountry rivers and lakes with dozens of campsites along the shore. Your guide has packed raingear, tarps, first-aid kits, fire-starting supplies, fishing gear, waterproof maps, bug spray . . . the list goes on. He has acted as trip supervisor, part-time chef, storyteller, comedian and full-time steward of the environment. You and your friends have learned the best way to build a fire, long-lined a canoe through rapids, found river rocks with fossils in them, and cleaned and cooked wild trout over an open fire.

You’ve considered the cost of camping gear and

transportation. There is relief and convenience in using the guide’s gear, trusting his preparedness so that you can enjoy camping without worry. You walk to the fire and warm your hands, looking over the map of the day’s journey with the guide. After nine days together you consider him a friend as well.

Camping and hiking in Maine go together like lobster meat and melted butter. There’s Mt. Katahdin, the jewel of Baxter State Park. Perhaps Katahdin is on your bucket list, but you’re not sure which trail to take. Maybe you’ve dreamed of hiking the mountain in winter. Maybe you’ve traced your finger along a map, following the Hundred Mile Wilderness—a notoriously rugged tract of Appalachian Trail from Monson north to Abol Bridge. What’s the safest month to traverse it? How much gear do you need to bring and how much food? A guide knows.

Rock climbing with an ocean backdrop at Acadia; searching for moose-antler sheds in the western mountains in spring; picking edible mushrooms on the floor of an old-growth forest; fire-tower views atop 4,000-foot peaks, with lakes and ponds shimmering in the distance. Maine holds hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities. —RYAN BROD

Dave Conley of Canoe the Wild

Imagine waking to a loon call and the slosh of a wading moose. You unzip your tent and peer out, the sun not yet up. The air is crisp; fog hangs over the Allagash River. Your guide is already up, and he has lit a riverside campfire, kindling crackling and snapping.

Once your friends wake you’ll gather for coffee and breakfast; but they’re tired from paddling. You’re miles from the nearest town and, mercifully, any type of cell service. There is no text-message buzzing or email dinging. The only sounds you hear are those of wilderness. The air smells of cedar and firewood.

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KENNETH CARLE III

ROBERT CONSTABLE

11 Debeck Dr Holden, ME 04429 207-992-2090 ken@taxpro1.net

PO Box 154 Unity, ME 04988 207-745-2932 wilderness.bob1@gmail.com

CRAIG GERRY WILD WINGS GUIDE SERVICE

JOE GUGLIELMETTI

PO Box 5 Solon, ME 04979 207-643-2203 maineguide04979@gmail.com www.wildwingsguideservice.com See ad on page 53

JOSEPH JACK WILD FOX CABINS 23 Haskell Rd Carmel, ME 04419 207-730-1288 joejack19@roadrunner.com www.wildfoxcabins.com See ad on page 46

JESSE MCCABE WHITE RAVEN GUIDE SERVICE 277 East Rd New Sweden, ME 04762 207-896-5312

WILDLIFE WATCHING

12 Olde Fort Rd Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 207-799-0273 tideflood@gmail.com BILL LAFLAMME FIN AND FEATHER SEEKERS GUIDE SERVICE 253 Pond Rd Sidney, ME 04330 207-547-3185 laflafam@roadrunner.com www.finandfeatherseekers.com JONATHAN PETERSON PETERSON’S GUIDE SERVICE OF MAINE 11 Homestead Ave Portland, ME 04103 207-730-3384 troutpete@hotmail.com www.petersonguideme.com See ad on page 62

TAMI ROGERS NATURE BOUND RETREATS 93 Thurlow Rd Lincolnville, ME 04849 207-290-1496 natureboundretreats@gmail.com www.tamirogers.com

IGOR SIKORSKY BRADFORD CAMPS PO Box 729 Ashland, ME 04732 207-433-0660 maine@bradfordcamps.com www.bradfordcamps.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

FAMILY FRIENDLY

MARIE CORBIN-KEANE WILD RIVER ADVENTURES GUIDE SERVICE

CRAIG DICKSTEIN TAMARACK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC

PO Box 754 Bethel, ME 04217 207-577-7417 keanem@sad44.org

PO Box 128 Caratunk, ME 04925 207-672-4983 tamarack.llc@myfairpoint.net

JEREMY HARGREAVES NORTHEAST WHITEWATER

DELLA HEARD

PO Box 1623 Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-0151 jeremy@northeastwhitewater.com www.northeastwhitewater.com BRANDON LANE ALLAGASH GUIDE SERVICE 928 Allagash Rd Allagash, ME 04774 207-398-3148 allagashguideservice@gmail.com www.allagashguideservice.com See ad on page 72

STEPHEN PHILBRICK BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPS PO Box 332 Oquossoc, ME 04964 207-864-3671 baldmtcamp@aol.com

Fire Ln #37 Clayton Lake, ME 04737 603-320-3208 info@rosslakecamps.com www.rosslakecamps.com See ad on page 47

WAYNE PLUMMER JR NORTHERN PRIDE LODGE & CAMPGROUND 3405 Lily Bay Rd Frenchtown Twp, ME 04441 207-695-2890 whpjr1@gmail.com www.northernpridelodge.com See ad on page 80

62 Woodcock Ln Skowhegan, ME 04976 207-431-0666 csiren@msad54.org

DAVID WEBB

49 N Gayton Ln Winthrop, ME 04364 207-441-8779 strucktheguide@gmail.com

855 A Main St Sanford, ME 04073 207-459-6375 dave_webb71@yahoo.com

13 White Rd Lagrange, ME 04453 207-745-8012 troy@themidmaineoutfitters.com www.themidmaineoutfitters.com

JIM ANDREWS SELF-PROPELLED GUIDE SERVICE

MATTHEW BAILEY MAINE GUIDE AND OUTFITTER SERVICES

See ad on page 46

PO Box 1 West Farmington, ME 04992 207-491-5360 mlbailey09@myfairpoint.net www.maineguideandoutfitterservices.com

DONALD LAVOIE ROSS LAKE CAMPS

CHRISTAL SIREN

MARK STRUCK STRUCK GUIDE SERVICE

PO Box 885 Farmington, ME 04938 207-491-5350 jaandrews@gwi.net www.facebook.com/self-propelled-guideservice-1098692573535403

7 Betty Jean Dr Monson, MA 01057 413-267-5656 heardd@comcast.net

TROY WHITE MID MAINE OUTFITTERS

CHRIS BEGIN SWEETWATER GUIDE SERVICE 488 Bailey Hill Rd Farmington, ME 04938 207-491-5101 mtrcrb@myfairpoint.net

STEVEN SMITH CHANDLER LAKE CAMPS 24 Birch St East Millinocket, ME 04430 207-745-1179 brooktrt@hotmail.com STEPHEN WOOD J&S GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 927 Sabattus, ME 04280 207-740-3723 woodysnavy@aol.com www.jsguides.com ERIC CHAMBERLAIN WALK IN THE SPIRIT PO Box 1184 Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896 603-569-2867 ericbchamberlain@gmail.com

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DAVID GIAMPETRUZZI MEMORABLE GUIDE SERVICES

PATRICIA GROSS SIMPLY SUMMITS

SCOTT HIGGINS HIGGINS GUIDE SERVICE

MICHAEL (MIKE) HONSINGER SLEDHEAD VENTURES LLC

268 Alder Park Rd South China, ME 04358 207-242-2741 dgiampetruzzi@gmail.com

3 N Stonington Rd Stonington, ME 04681 207-367-5557 patgross100@gmail.com www.facebook.com/pat.gross.108

18 Merrymeeting Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-577-5998 higginsguide@gmail.com

40211 Roundup Rd Magnolia, TX 77354 281-923-4969 mike@sledheadventures.com www.sledheadventures.com

RICKY JEWELL MAINELY MOOSE GUIDE SERVICE 211 N Hill Rd Buckfield, ME 04220 207-345-8501 bracket@megalink.net www.mainelymooseguide.com See ad on page 63

WILLIAM (BILL) MCCLELLAN MAINE GUIDED TRIPS 13 Summer St Rockport, ME 04856 207-542-6744 wsmcc2@gmail.com www.maineguidedtrips.com See ad on page 47

JOHN ROGERS MAINE’S OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER 93 Thurlow Rd Lincolnville, ME 04849 207-290-2738 captjohnarogers@gmail.com www.mainesoutdoorlearningcenter.com CHARLIE TAYLOR ENDURALL 343 Cedar Breeze N Glenburn, ME 04401 207-478-3027 paraaugherton2@gmail.com CLIFTON AMES TEN MILE GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 51 West Rockport, ME 04856 207-542-8777 tenmile@midcoast.com www.tenmileguideservice.com CHRIS COLLIGAN CHRISCO GUIDE SERVICE 50 Allen Rd Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-227-5657 chriscolly@live.com

STAN KRUSZEWSKI 2212 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02466 617-965-5455 ironpan@verizon.net BRETT PATTEN GHOST OF THE WOODS OUTFITTERS 108 Palmyra Rd St. Albans, ME 04971 207-431-2798 adc108work@gmail.com RYAN SHEPARD SHEPARD HUNTING COMPANY 182 Siberia Rd Stacyville, ME 04777 207-615-7402 ryanshepard4570@gmail.com www.shepardhuntingcompany.com ED WALSH MAINE STREAM GUIDES PO Box 208 Columbia Falls, ME 04623 207-712-5625 walshmsg@gmail.com www.mainestreamguides.com

BOB LAWRENCE LAWRENCE’S LAKESIDE CABINS

DANIEL MACHADO JAWS, CLAWS & FINS GUIDE SERVICE

Box 101 Rockwood, ME 04478 207-534-7709 cabins101@aol.com www.lawrencescabins.com

63 Short St Taunton, MA 02780 508-823-0978 jcfguide@comcast.net

JOHN POOLE ROCKIN’ P GUIDE SERVICE

JEFF REESE JR GUIDE SERVICE

66 Ross Rd Brownville, ME 04414 207-965-9292 jcsixgun@gmail.com www.rockinpguideservice.com

4 N Elderberry Ln Rochester, NH 03867 603-312-0683 jrguideservice@yahoo.com www.jrguideservicemain.com See ad on page 80

JEFFREY SPENCER GRANT STARRETT 32 Warden Ln Eagle Lake, ME 04739 207-231-0094 jspen185@gmail.com CHIP WOODMAN NORTHEAST WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS

168 Pitcher Rd Belfast, ME 04915 207-322-1168 abner243@gmail.com GREGORY BURNS 42 Pelletier Dr Enfield, ME 04493 207-249-2874 thegregburns@yahoo.com

See ad on page 72

296 Cressey Rd Monmouth, ME 04259 207-557-2423 nwomaine@gmail.com www.northeastwildernessoutfitters.com

LEO BERNIER LEO’S GUIDE SERVICE

ROLLIE BROWN BROWNS LANDING

161 Hersey Hill Rd Minot, ME 04258 207-576-1100 lbernier64@icloud.com

122 Cobbossee Ave Gardiner, ME 04345 207-314-4986 brownslanding@hotmail.com

WAYNE DILLON GUNSMOKE LODGE

JASON FARRIS MAINE EXPERIENCE GUIDE SERVICE

PAUL HUTCHINS TRACKER GUIDE SERVICE

304 Stickney Hill Rd Brownville, ME 04414 207-965-8875 shootme@gunsmokelodge.com www.gunsmokelodge.com

PO Box 824 Gardiner, ME 04345 207-215-3828 maineexperience@yahoo.com www.maineexperienceguideservice.com

35 River Rd Sebago, ME 04029 207-317-0220 hutchtracker@hotmail.com

ANDREA FOLEY ROSS LAKE CAMPS Fire Ln 37 Clayton Lake, ME 04737 207-227-7766 rosslakecamps@yahoo.com www.rosslakecamps.com See ad on page 47

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LELAND (LEE) MARTIN LEE MARTIN GUIDE SERVICE 123 Woodland Dr Bangor, ME 04401 207-356-5699 huntskipaddle@gmail.com BILL ROBBINS BILL ROBBINS JR GUIDE SERVICE 54 Keene Rd East Freetown, MA 02717 508-763-2704 bmrobbins@juno.com CRAIG STODDARD CARDINAL POINTS GUIDE SERVICE 1860 Lily Bay Rd Lily Bay Twp, ME 04441 207-838-5610 guiding1860@gmail.com KEN ARNDT ARNDT’S AROOSTOOK RIVER LODGE & CAMPGROUND 15 Wilson St Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-764-8677 clare@arndtscamp.com www.arndtscamp.com RAY COOLEY LOON LODGE PO Box 254 Bethel, ME 04217 207-745-8168 loonlodgemaine@gmail.com www.loonlodgemaine.com

ROCK CLIMBING

BACKPACKING

SNOWSHOEING

RANDY PETRIN LONG POND CAMPS AND GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 815 Jackman, ME 04945 207-668-4872 longpondcamps@gmail.com www.longpondcamps.com See ad on page 53

SOREN SIREN

JOHNIE LANDEEN

FAMILY FRIENDLY

ROB SCRIBNER SUNRISE CANOE AND KAYAK

BARB PINEAU RED’S GUIDE SERVICE

168 Main St Machias, ME 04654 207-255-3375 rob@sunrisecanoeandkayak.com www.sunrisecanoeandkayak.com

361 Beaulieu Rd St. David, ME 04773 207-728-3950 barbrob@outlook.com

DAN WAGNER MAINE TROPHY OUTFITTERS

TENLEY SKOLFIELD AS THE CROW FLIES GUIDE SERVICE

62 Woodcock Ln Skowhegan, ME 04976 207-585-5809 sorensiren@gmail.com

PO Box 292 Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 207-316-9037 tenley.skolfield@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ asthecrowfliesguideservice

AARON WEBB VINEGAR HILL GUIDE SERVICE

BRENT BASSO BASSO GUIDE SERVICE

STEVE WILCOX BIRCH HILL CAMPS

187 Vinegar Hill Rd Lowell, ME 04493 207-951-0612 aaronpwebb@gmail.com

19 Northwood Dr Portland, ME 04103 207-615-4455 bbasso2033@gmail.com www.facebook.com/basso-guideservice-1680869372176611

519 Main St Wytopitlock, ME 04497 207-557-9321 birchhillcamps@yahoo.com

MITCH COCHRAN TOMAH COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 95 Talmadge Rd Waite, ME 04492 207-214-5891 mlcochran50@hotmail.com www.tomahcountryguideservice.com RYAN GORMAN MAINE POINTS GUIDE SERVICE 2 Miranda Dr Saco, ME 04072 207-200-8312 mainepoints@gmail.com www.mpguides.com DON KLEINER MAINE OUTDOORS 69 Beote Rd Union, ME 04862 207-785-4496 donk@maineoutdoors.biz www.maineoutdoors.biz See ad on page 73

PO Box 975 Craig, AK 99921 907-220-4906 thorneisland@hotmail.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

310 Dickey Rd Allagash, ME 04774 207-398-3330 dwoutdoors@live.com www.mainetrophyoutfitters.com

ROBERT HAMER 683 Moosehead Lake Rd Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-7018 rmshamer@gmail.com

WILDLIFE WATCHING

STEPHEN PARISI MAINE WILDERNESS ADVENTURES

See ad on page 72

JESSE DERR BOGGY BROOK OUTFITTERS LLC

JAYSON ALLAIN THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE COMPANY

PO Box 981 Ellsworth, ME 04605 207-266-0685 jdcon@yahoo.com www.boggybrookoutfitters.com

1250 West Main St Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 207-564-0007 jaysonallain@yahoo.com www.outdooradventurecompany.com

See ad on page 62

See ad on page 53

TODD HARRISON TODD HARRISON CONSTRUCTION INC

NELSON COLE NELSON L. COLE & SON

321 Auburn Pownal Rd Durham, ME 04222 207-577-1172 toddharrisonconstruction@gmail.com

216 Palmer Rd Thorndike, ME 04986 207-948-3201 ihunt4u@uninets.net

AL LAPLANTE GRAND LAKE STREAM ADVENTURES

JOHN GRAVES DIRIGO NORTH CUSTOM GUIDING AND TRANSPORTATION

23 Water St Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 207-796-5050 al@chetscamps.com www.chetscamps.com

417 Houlton Rd Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-592-2223 jgraves1@maine.rr.com www.facebook.com/dirigonorth

177 Mill Rd North Yarmouth, ME 04097 207-657-5122 canoemwa@aol.com

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CHRIS KRUKOWSKI 86 Pleasant St Moose River, ME 04945 207-668-4440 stonybrook94@hotmail.com BOB PARKER STONY BROOK OUTFITTERS 55 Morrison Hill Rd Wilton, ME 04294 207-778-4077 info@stonybrookoutfitters.com www.stonybrookoutfitters.com See ad on page 80

ROCK CLIMBING

BACKPACKING

SNOWSHOEING

WILDLIFE WATCHING

PHOTOGRAPHY

FAMILY FRIENDLY

BLAINE MILLER ALLAGASH GUIDE INC.

THOMAS SCALA JR BOWLIN CAMPS LODGE

292 River Rd Norridgewock, ME 04957 207-634-3748 bmiller@allagashguide.com www.allagashguide.com

PO Box 251 Patten, ME 04765 207-267-0884 info@bowlincamps.com www.bowlincamps.com

PAUL SANNICANDRO MOOSE WOODS GUIDE SERVICE LLC

PAM TWADDEL COASTAL MOUNTAIN HIKING

PO Box 83 Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-1009 paul@moosewoodsguideservice.com www.moosewoodsguideservice.com

156 Mountain St Camden, ME 04843 207-542-7131 twaddel@gwi.net

BRENDT STIER 3527 Southside Ave Phoenix, MD 21131 215-882-1149 brendtstier@gmail.com CARL BLONDELL BLONDELL ASSOC PO Box 256 Rangeley, ME 04970 207-592-1328 carlblondell@gmail.com OLIVER DOMINICK ABKENOC GUIDING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPLORATION

BILL SHEEHAN WILLIAM SHEEHAN

KIMBERLY TRUSKOWSKI

CLIFF BROWN NGALAWA OUTFITTERS

1125 Woodland Center Rd Woodland, ME 04736 207-227-7301 bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com

The Loaf #42 Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 207-246-2270 loaflady@tdstelme.net

72 Center Rd Madrid, ME 04966 207-639-3249 ngalawa@aol.com

PO Box 219 Phippsburg, ME 04562 207-607-2561 osdom@pipeline.com www.abkenoc.com

COREY WALKER SEAWALKER EXCURSIONS

JIM CLOUTIER CLOUTIER GUIDE SERVICE

TROY FIELDS TRADITIONS GUIDE SERVICE

GRIZZ HIGGINS NORTH RIDGE GUIDE SERVICE

26 Pine St Freeport, ME 04032 207-671-4448 coreyswalker@comcast.net www.seawalkerexcursions.com

308 Merrill Hill Rd Greene, ME 04236 207-946-5246 cloutierguideservice@gmail.com

20 Davis Ln Shapleigh, ME 04076 207-432-7574 traditions@metrocast.net www.traditionsguideservice.com

275 Grahams Dr Rocky Mount, VA 24151 540-493-7179 grizz.flyfishing@gmail.com www.pro-flyfishingguide.com

ALLEN HUNTER

JEAN LEBLANC CAMEL BROOK CAMPS LLC

JOE CHRISTIANSON MATAGAMON WILDERNESS LLC

DAN GLIDDEN NORTHERN HIDEAWAY SPORTING CAMPS

PO Box 220 Patten, ME 04765 207-446-4635 matagamon@hughes.net www.matagamon.com

PO Box 351 Ashland, ME 04732 207-227-0079 gliddend@yahoo.com

See ad on page 73

MIKE KERSEY KERSEY GUIDE SERVICE & TIGHT LINES OUTFITTERS

JOSEPH GILBERT PO Box 1163 Greenville, ME 04441 207-280-3764 34pritham@gmail.com

506 West Side Rd Weld, ME 04285 207-585-2412 kerseyre@gmail.com www.kerseyre.com

STEVEN KEANE WILD RIVER ADVENTURES GUIDE SERVICE

See ad on page 47

PO Box 754 Bethel, ME 04217 207-737-0111 keanes@sad44.org

MICHAEL OBERLANDER FRYE MT GUIDE SERVICE 16 Pineview St Lewiston, ME 04240 207-841-2378 mndobie@roadrunner.com

827 Little Madawaska Lake Rd Westmanland, ME 04783 207-896-3453 allenandjanehunter@gmail.com JOHN MARTIN MOOSE POINT CAMPS INC Township 13, Range 8 Portage, ME 04768 207-444-5589 moosecamps@yahoo.com GERALD RICHARDSON DOWNEAST OUTFITTERS 249 Patten Pond Rd Surry, ME 04684 207-460-3891 jerry@deoutfitters.com www.deoutfitters.com

447 Violette Settlement Rd Fort Kent, ME 04743 207-316-8324 camelbcamps@yahoo.com www.camelbrookcamps.com PAUL POTVIN 136 Old Webster Rd Lewiston, ME 04240 207-576-9673 taunto159@yahoo.com GERARD ST. CYR JR BACKYARD ADVENTURES GUIDE SERVICE 15 Loop Rd Chester, ME 04457 207-745-0358 srcyrllc@gmail.com

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HIKING

Hiking, Camping, Etc. HIKING

CAMPING

ICE CLIMBING

SAM YODER 336 Day Rd Brewer, ME 04412 207-478-3438 splryoder@aol.com WINN BROWN 31 Brown’s Point Rd Naples, ME 04055 207-693-8060 winnbrown33@gmail.com JOHN FASSAK DIRIGO GUIDE SERVICES 31 Lantern Ln Mansfield, MA 02048 781-718-1297 john.fassak@gmail.com STEVEN HOPKINS MAINE EVENT GUIDE SERVICE

BACKPACKING

SNOWSHOEING

WILDLIFE WATCHING

PHOTOGRAPHY

FAMILY FRIENDLY

KASEY MARSTERS FOX-TRICK ADVENTURES

DANIEL HILLIER SONGO RIVER GUIDE SERVICE

94 Depot Rd Gray, ME 04039 207-200-0250 kasey@foxtrickadventures.com www.foxtrickadventures.com

37 Meyers Wood Dr Naples, ME 04055 207-713-5186 songoriverguide@gmail.com www.songoriverguide.wixsite.com/sebago

WILFRED RICHARD SMITHSONIAN ARCTIC STUDIES

JOHN LOMBARDI JR

34 Pond Rd Georgetown, ME 04548 207-841-7166 34pondroad@gmail.com RAY STAUBLE 52 Tolman Rd Harrison, ME 04040 207-583-4445 rstauble@roadrunner.com DREW DUCKWORTH

164 Drummond Ave Waterville, ME 04901 207-314-5575 jlombardi@waterville-me.gov DAVID PULLEN DOWNTACAMP LIMITED GUIDE SERVICE 129 Little Boyd Lake Rd Orneville Twp, ME 04463 207-943-2524 downtacamp@yahoo.com

PETER ST. JOHN 32 Bouchard Ln Winterville Plt., ME 04739 207-551-5960 Meguide23@gmail.com CHRIS YOUNG YOUNG’S GUIDE SERVICE 25 Wilson View Dr Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-2661 youngsguideservice@gmail.com www.youngsguideservice.com DANIEL BOLDUC TONDE GUIDE SERVICE INC 832 Rome Rd Mercer, ME 04957 207-397-4972 tondee2@wildblue.net www.tondeguideserviceinc.com See ad on page 27

PO Box 283 Intervale, NH 03845 914-274-7356 dcduckworth@gmail.com

Dave Conley of Canoe the Wild

PO Box 204 Portage Lake, ME 04768 207-435-8232 hmaineevent@aol.com www.maineeventguideservice.com

ROCK CLIMBING

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MAINE STREAM GUIDES

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The core expertise of Maine Stream Guides, Inc., is fly fishing and all that it encompasses.

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Because of its diversity of terrain—from deep woods to mountains to open farm country—Maine is a premier destination for off-road enthusiasts. Networks of interconnected trails allow for exploring by ATV (all-terrain vehicle) or snowmobile. Such activities afford great opportunities for wildlife watching and are exciting ways to get to places that aren’t accessible by car and are difficult to reach on foot.

In the winter Maine’s extensive network of snowmobile trails provides access to beautiful landscapes transformed by snow and ice and offers the excitement that comes with making the first tracks in freshly fallen powder. Many of these trails are groomed regularly and have clear signage.

Even if you don’t own a snowmobile, a number of guides can provide the machines, equipment and clothing—as well as the necessary instruction—to get you cruising with confidence. Of course, safety is of paramount importance, and snowmobilers need to exercise caution by sledding at safe speeds and watching for animals in the trail.

So whether you choose to set out on an ATV or a snow machine, miles of adventure await. And don’t forget that few things are more enjoyable than ending a day on the trail by kicking back in a sauna or hot tub.

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Snowmobiling & 4-Wheeling

The Guided Experience

On a snowmobile or ATV, you’ll need specialized gear that you probably don’t have stored in your utility closet at home: a helmet with face shield or goggles; an insulated one-piece suit or insulated top and bottom; pack boots; and heavy gloves with articulated thumbs, so you can throttle up and apply the brake with the other hand. Many outfitters provide this gear as part of a package, so be sure to ask when booking a trip. Of course, you can bring your own machine or rent one from most guides or outfitters.

Also know that riding a snowmobile or ATV, even on groomed trails, is a serious workout. You’ll be using muscles you probably didn’t know you had.

To get the most out of your trip, be sure to work on some stretching and aerobic exercise beforehand.

Odd as it may seem, being in proper condition is important as you shift your weight while turning

and bumping over trails on a multi-mile trek.

Speaking of exercise, you’ll need to exercise caution and courtesy on Maine’s trail network. You won’t be alone out there—sharing the byways with other riders as well as wildlife like moose, which sometimes use the groomed trails to navigate. A guide will help you learn the ins and outs of motorized riding and help you find your way through the intricate trail system. Not only that, but should you or your machine experience difficulties, it’s nice to have the piece of mind of being with a guide with mechanical know-how, survival skills and first-aid training. Remember: The Maine woods in winter are beautiful but also demand respect.

Check out atvmaine.com or mesnow.com for specialized information. —JOE HEALY

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Sitting on a snowmobile, revving the throttle on the sled’s handlebars with your thumb, you feel the power of 500cc waiting to be let loose. And consider all the places you can go in Maine, with an extensive network of groomed trails tended to by numerous snowmobile and ATV clubs, ensuring access to forests, farm fields, meadows and in the winter frozen lakes, ponds and more.

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DAN WAGNER MAINE TROPHY OUTFITTERS

KEVIN PELLETIER CROSSROAD CABINS

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JOE BOWEN TOMAH MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS

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DAN HATCH RODS & RACKS GUIDE SERVICE

JOHN FASSAK DIRIGO GUIDE SERVICES

108 North Rd Jackman, ME 04945 207-592-6803 rodsandracks@yahoo.com www.rodsandracks.com

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RONALD PARLIN STATE OF MAINE GUIDE SERVICE 89 Ohio Hill Rd Fairfield, ME 04937 207-453-2266 rparlinguide@yahoo.com DAVID WEBB

JOEL GUIMOND TRACK DOWN KENNELS LODGE 891 Aroostook Rd Wallagrass, ME 04781 207-834-3612 info@trackdownkennelslodge.com www.trackdownkennelslodge.com DANIEL MOORS MOORS OUTDOORS GUIDE SERVICE 782 Enfield Rd Lincoln, ME 04457 207-290-2097 me.guide55@gmail.com www.moorsoutdoors.com

855 A Main St Sanford, ME 04073 207-459-6375 dave_webb71@yahoo.com JOE CHRISTIANSON MATAGAMON WILDERNESS LLC PO Box 220 Patten, ME 04765 207-446-4635 matagamon@hughes.net www.matagamon.com See ad on page 73

MICHAEL (MIKE) HONSINGER SLEDHEAD VENTURES LLC

AL LAPLANTE GRAND LAKE STREAM ADVENTURES 23 Water St Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 207-796-5050 al@chetscamps.com www.chetscamps.com THOMAS SCALA JR BOWLIN CAMPS LODGE PO Box 251 Patten, ME 04765 207-267-0884 info@bowlincamps.com www.bowlincamps.com BRENT BASSO BASSO GUIDE SERVICE 19 Northwood Dr Portland, ME 04103 207-615-4455 bbasso2033@gmail.com www.facebook.com/basso-guideservice-1680869372176611

JOHN GRAVES DIRIGO NORTH CUSTOM GUIDING AND TRANSPORTATION 417 Houlton Rd Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-592-2223 jgraves1@maine.rr.com www.facebook.com/dirigonorth JESSE MCCABE WHITE RAVEN GUIDE SERVICE 277 East Rd New Sweden, ME 04762 207-896-5312 GERARD ST. CYR JR BACKYARD ADVENTURES GUIDE SERVICE 15 Loop Rd Chester, ME 04457 207-745-0358 srcyrllc@gmail.com JIM CLOUTIER CLOUTIER GUIDE SERVICE 308 Merrill Hill Rd Greene, ME 04236 207-946-5246 cloutierguideservice@gmail.com STEVEN HOPKINS MAINE EVENT GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 204 Portage Lake, ME 04768 207-435-8232 hmaineevent@aol.com www.maineeventguideservice.com RANDY PETRIN LONG POND CAMPS AND GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 815 Jackman, ME 04945 207-668-4872 longpondcamps@gmail.com www.longpondcamps.com See ad on page 53

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Snowmobiling & 4-Wheeling SNOW- 4-WHEELING FAMILY MOBILING FRIENDLY

RANDY BOSSIE DEAN’S DEN

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RAY COOLEY LOON LODGE

TODD HARRISON TODD HARRISON CONSTRUCTION INC

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CHRIS KRUKOWSKI 86 Pleasant St Moose River, ME 04945 207-668-4440 stonybrook94@hotmail.com DICK ROGERS UPCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 84 Rockwood Estates West Gardiner, ME 04345 207-446-4239 gyha1@aol.com www.upcountryguideservice.com

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SCOTT HIGGINS HIGGINS GUIDE SERVICE

TROY FIELDS TRADITIONS GUIDE SERVICE

18 Merrymeeting Rd. Brunswick, ME 04011 207-577-5998 higginsguide@gmail.com

20 Davis Ln Shapleigh, ME 04076 207-432-7574 traditions@metrocast.net www.traditionsguideservice.com

BRETT PATTEN GHOST OF THE WOODS OUTFITTERS 108 Palmyra Rd St. Albans, ME 04971 207-431-2798 adc108work@gmail.com AARON WEBB VINEGAR HILL GUIDE SERVICE 187 Vinegar Hill Rd Lowell, ME 04493 207-951-0612 aaronpwebb@gmail.com JOHN ARCARO JR CANALSIDE CABINS 31 Canal St Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 207-796-2796 canalside@midmaine.com www.canalsidecabins.com JOSEPH GILBERT PO Box 1163 Greenville, ME 04441 207-280-3764 34pritham@gmail.com

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JOHN MARTIN MOOSE POINT CAMPS INC

SOREN SIREN

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DONALD LAVOIE ROSS LAKE CAMPS Fire Ln #37 Clayton Lake, ME 04737 603-320-3208 info@rosslakecamps.com www.rosslakecamps.com See ad on page 47

RYAN SHEPARD SHEPARD HUNTING COMPANY 182 Siberia Rd Stacyville, ME 04777 207-615-7402 ryanshepard4570@gmail.com www.shepardhuntingcompany.com ANDREA FOLEY ROSS LAKE CAMPS Fire Ln 37 Clayton Lake, ME 04737 207-227-7766 rosslakecamps@yahoo.com www.rosslakecamps.com See ad on page 47

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Snowmobiling & 4-Wheeling SNOW- 4-WHEELING FAMILY MOBILING FRIENDLY

OLIVER DOMINICK ABKENOC GUIDING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPLORATION PO Box 219 Phippsburg, ME 04562 207-607-2561 osdom@pipeline.com www.abkenoc.com MIKE KERSEY KERSEY GUIDE SERVICE & TIGHT LINES OUTFITTERS 506 West Side Rd Weld, ME 04285 207-585-2412 kerseyre@gmail.com www.kerseyre.com See ad on page 47

GERALD RICHARDSON DOWNEAST OUTFITTERS 249 Patten Pond Rd Surry, ME 04684 207-460-3891 jerry@deoutfitters.com www.deoutfitters.com

MITCH COCHRAN TOMAH COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE

JESSE DERR BOGGY BROOK OUTFITTERS LLC

FRANK JANUSZ MEADOW MOUNTAIN GUIDE SERVICE

95 Talmadge Rd Waite, ME 04492 207-214-5891 mlcochran50@hotmail.com www.tomahcountryguideservice.com

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BRIAN JOHNSON JOHNSON SPORTING CAMP

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JOSEPH JACK WILD FOX CABINS 23 Haskell Rd Carmel, ME 04419 207-730-1288 joejack19@roadrunner.com www.wildfoxcabins.com

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STEPHEN PHILBRICK BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPS PO Box 332 Oquossoc, ME 04964 207-864-3671 baldmtcamp@aol.com

RONALD RICCIARDI NORTH MAINE WOODS GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 123 Eagle Lake, ME 04739 207-834-6108 ron.ricciardi@yahoo.com www.nmwguideservice.com See ad on page 62

STEPHEN WOOD J&S GUIDE SERVICE

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SAM YODER 336 Day Rd Brewer, ME 04412 207-478-3438 splryoder@aol.com

CHRIS COLLIGAN CHRISCO GUIDE SERVICE 50 Allen Rd Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-227-5657 chriscolly@live.com

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JR Guide Service JR Guide Service offers fully guided bear hunts and moose hunts in the western mountains of Maine at 32 Saw Mill Lane in Moose River, with personal attention and an affordable price. jrguideservice@yahoo.com jrguideservicemaine.com

Jeff A. Reese 603-312-0683

Northern Pride Lodge

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Wayne and Barbara Plummer

Sunset View Lodge

Sunset View Lodge is located in New Brunswick, Canada, the heart of BIG GAME Country on the shores of Palfrey Lake. Enjoy all-inclusive trips at affordable rates. In addition to great spring bear hunting and fishing — bring your ATV. You can ride hundreds of miles on unrestricted trails right from your camp door!

BOB PARKER 55 Morrison Hill Rd., Wilton ME 04294 207-778-4077 Cell: 207-491-8765 info@stonybrookoutfitters.com www.stonybrookoutfitters.com

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Recreational & Educational Activities

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Maine offers many unique outdoor-recreation opportunities, and Maine Professional Guides Association members offer a variety of trips to enhance the enjoyment of learning about the natural world.

From scenic boat tours to learning about surviving in the woods to preparing for the Maine Guide test itself, there is something for everyone who thirsts for adventure and knowledge about all things wild.

Our members offer a wide array of learning opportunities often in beautiful outdoor settings around the state. Whether you are just starting out or are a practiced veteran, there is always something new that a professional can show and explain to you.

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Recreational & Educational Activities

The Guided Experience After telling the Guide what we were looking for, he asked to meet us the next morning at a boat launch on a nearby tidal river. We arrived in fog and drizzle, but luckily the Guide had everything we needed, including raingear and even warm jackets for the girls.

After introductions and some quick instruction, we were off.

We had not gotten far from the harbor when we were fortunate to see seals pulled out on a rock. The Guide was able to maneuver the boat for a closer look before we left the relaxed creatures to their morning naps.

Soon the light fog became thick. If we had had a boat of our own, finding our way would have been nearly impossible. It was one of those times when having someone who really knows where he is and what needs to happen makes all the difference.

A short time later we stopped to watch a lobsterman haul a couple of traps while the Guide chatted with him about the weather and lobster numbers.

Continuing on, we came across a small group of harbor porpoises and watched them breach for a few minutes before disappearing.

Our Guide noticed a group of terns diving into the water and feeding on small fish. He eased the boat closer, and soon the terns were plopping into the water catching small herring only a few feet from us. As we looked into the clear water, we could see schools of mackerel chasing the fish that the birds were feasting on.

When that show was over, we turned and headed back toward the harbor, stopping along the way for each of us to catch a mackerel and have our picture taken.

We arrived at the dock all too soon and could only marvel at the adventure we’d just had. It was something that would not have been possible without a knowledgeable Guide who understood exactly what we were looking for. —A HAPPY CLIENT

Benjamin Williamson

Ours was a family from Europe: mom, dad and two daughters. We wanted to see the Maine coast up close and personal. We were not sure where to start, but the owner of our rental cottage knew a local Guide and helped us connect.

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JESSE DERR BOGGY BROOK OUTFITTERS LLC

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DAVID GIAMPETRUZZI MEMORABLE GUIDE SERVICES 268 Alder Park Rd South China, ME 04358 207-242-2741 dgiampetruzzi@gmail.com DAN LEGERE MAINE GUIDE FLY SHOP & GUIDE SERVICE 34 Moosehead Lake Rd Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-2266 info@maineguideflyshop.com www.maineguideflyshop.com

OLIVER DOMINICK ABKENOC GUIDING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPLORATION

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GRIZZ HIGGINS NORTH RIDGE GUIDE SERVICE

CAPT. BOB HUMPHREY SPORT-VENTURES

275 Grahams Dr Rocky Mount, VA 24151 540-493-7179 grizz.flyfishing@gmail.com www.pro-flyfishingguide.com

727 Poland Range Rd Pownal, ME 04069 207-688-4966 bob@bobhumphrey.com www.bobhumphrey.com

PATRICK O’SHEA GO FISH GUIDE SERVICE

RANDY PETRIN LONG POND CAMPS AND GUIDE SERVICE

MIKE STILLMAN MISTY MOUNTAIN ROD WORKS AND GUIDE SERVICE

PO Box 815 Jackman, ME 04945 207-668-4872 longpondcamps@gmail.com www.longpondcamps.com

191 Howard Ln Farmington, ME 04938 207-860-9365 mike@mmrodworksandguideservice.com www.mmrodworksandguideservice.com

1 Meadow Crossing Dr Gorham, ME 04038 207-415-5107 gofishmaine@gmail.com www.goflyfishmaine.com DAVID SINCLAIR SEA VENTURES INC

93 Thurlow Rd Lincolnville, ME 04849 207-290-2738 captjohnarogers@gmail.com www.mainesoutdoorlearningcenter.com

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ED WALSH MAINE STREAM GUIDES

CHIP WOODMAN NORTHEAST WILDERNESS OUTFITTERS

JEFF BELLMORE GEORGES RIVER OUTFITTERS

296 Cressey Rd Monmouth, ME 04259 207-557-2423 nwomaine@gmail.com www.northeastwildernessoutfitters.com

36 Kenny Ln Owls Head, ME 04854 207-701-9811 grtrips2015@gmail.com www.jbellmore.com

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BRENT BASSO BASSO GUIDE SERVICE 19 Northwood Dr Portland, ME 04103 207-615-4455 bbasso2033@gmail.com www.facebook.com/basso-guideservice-1680869372176611

BARBARA PLUMMER NORTHERN PRIDE LODGE AND BIG GAME OUTFITTERS 3405 Lily Bay Rd Frenchtown Twp, ME 04441 207-695-2890 northernpridelodge@gmail.com www.northernpridelodge.com See ad on page 80

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STEVEN SMITH CHANDLER LAKE CAMPS 24 Birch St East Millinocket, ME 04430 207-745-1179 brooktrt@hotmail.com

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MATTHEW BAILEY MAINE GUIDE AND OUTFITTER SERVICES

63 Lords Ln Lyman, ME 04003 207-468-8077 johnsonsportingcamp@icloud.com

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JOHN ROGERS MAINE’S OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER

PO Box 208 Columbia Falls, ME 04623 207-712-5625 walshmsg@gmail.com www.mainestreamguides.com

BRIAN JOHNSON JOHNSON SPORTING CAMP

DONALD DUDLEY MATAGAMON GUIDE SERVICE 125 Dam Rd T6 R8 WELS, Twp., ME 04765 207-538-5173 ddudley@hughes.net www.matagamonguideservice.com/ matagamon

ERIC CHAMBERLAIN WALK IN THE SPIRIT PO Box 1184 Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896 603-569-2867 ericbchamberlain@gmail.com DAN GLIDDEN NORTHERN HIDEAWAY SPORTING CAMPS PO Box 351 Ashland, ME 04732 207-227-0079 gliddend@yahoo.com DONALD LEWIS D&D OUTFITTERS & GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 55 Rockwood, ME 04478 207-951-5003 don@danddoutfitters.com CHRIS RYAN BLUEMIND OUTFITTERS 5 Pioneer Path West Barnstable, MA 02668 207-400-4667 cjryan93@yahoo.com

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Recreational & Educational Activities SCENIC WATER TOURS

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EDUCATIONAL TRIPS & TOURS

SPIRITUAL TRIPS & TOURS

KEVIN WARD MAPLEWOOD FARM

LARRY BERBERICH HOOK & GUN GUIDE SERVICE

PO Box 555 Fountain, FL 32438 850-818-1312 maineguide4u@gmail.com

25 Palmer St Brunswick, ME 04011 207-725-8436 larryberberich@comcast.net

JOHN ARCARO JR CANALSIDE CABINS

JASON FARRIS MAINE EXPERIENCE GUIDE SERVICE

31 Canal St Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 207-796-2796 canalside@midmaine.com www.canalsidecabins.com

PO Box 824 Gardiner, ME 04345 207-215-3828 maineexperience@yahoo.com www.maineexperienceguideservice.com

MARIE CORBIN-KEANE WILD RIVER ADVENTURES GUIDE SERVICE

STEVEN KEANE WILD RIVER ADVENTURES GUIDE SERVICE

PO Box 754 Bethel, ME 04217 207-577-7417 keanem@sad44.org SCOTT HIGGINS HIGGINS GUIDE SERVICE

WAYNE PLUMMER JR NORTHERN PRIDE LODGE & CAMPGROUND 3405 Lily Bay Rd Frenchtown Twp, ME 04441 207-695-2890 whpjr1@gmail.com www.northernpridelodge.com

CASEY MOWERS REDDOG GUIDE SERVICE

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IGOR SIKORSKY BRADFORD CAMPS PO Box 729 Ashland, ME 04732 207-433-0660 maine@bradfordcamps.com www.bradfordcamps.com STEPHEN WOOD J&S GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 927 Sabattus, ME 04280 207-740-3723 woodysnavy@aol.com www.jsguides.com

253 Pond Rd Sidney, ME 04330 207-547-3185 laflafam@roadrunner.com www.finandfeatherseekers.com JEFF REESE JR GUIDE SERVICE 4 N Elderberry Ln Rochester, NH 03867 603-312-0683 jrguideservice@yahoo.com www.jrguideservicemain.com See ad on page 80

CLINTON THOMPSON PO Box 754 Bethel, ME 04217 207-737-0111 keanes@sad44.org

18 Merrymeeting Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-577-5998 higginsguide@gmail.com

1272 River Rd Bowdoinham, ME 04008 207-737-4029 caseymowers@reddogguideservice.com www.reddogguideservice.com

BILL LAFLAMME FIN AND FEATHER SEEKERS GUIDE SERVICE

CRAIG STODDARD CARDINAL POINTS GUIDE SERVICE 1860 Lily Bay Rd Lily Bay Twp, ME 04441 207-838-5610 guiding1860@gmail.com DOUG BROWN BROWN’S BACKCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 119 Hammond Hill Rd Peru, ME 04290 207-418-1926 dbrown76@roadrunner.com ROBERT FINCH SR BIG WOODS GUIDE SERVICE 346 Central St East Bridgewater, MA 02333 207-313-4961 wildlifepro@verizon.net

COREY WALKER SEAWALKER EXCURSIONS 26 Pine St Freeport, ME 04032 207-671-4448 coreyswalker@comcast.net www.seawalkerexcursions.com NICK BARTHOLOMEW GRANT HILL GUIDE SERVICE 28 Winding Brook Ln Dayton, ME 04005 207-281-3201 ghguideservice@gmail.com CRAIG DICKSTEIN TAMARACK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC

3 Range Rd Brunswick, ME 04011 207-841-7633 clinton-thompson@comcast.net

PO Box 128 Caratunk, ME 04925 207-672-4983 tamarack.llc@myfairpoint.net

KENNETH CARLE III

STEVEN HOPKINS MAINE EVENT GUIDE SERVICE

11 Debeck Dr Holden, ME 04429 207-992-2090 ken@taxpro1.net CRAIG GERRY WILD WINGS GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 5 Solon, ME 04979 207-643-2203 maineguide04979@gmail.com www.wildwingsguideservice.com

PO Box 204 Portage Lake, ME 04768 207-435-8232 hmaineevent@aol.com www.maineeventguideservice.com MICHAEL OBERLANDER FRYE MT GUIDE SERVICE

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16 Pineview St Lewiston, ME 04240 207-841-2378 mndobie@roadrunner.com

BOB LAWRENCE LAWRENCE’S LAKESIDE CABINS

MARC W. SMITH SMITH GUIDE SERVICE OF MAINE

Box 101 Rockwood, ME 04478 207-534-7709 cabins101@aol.com www.lawrencescabins.com

6 Meserve Ln Kennebunkport, ME 04046 207-776-9136 marcsmith@roadrunner.com

TAMI ROGERS NATURE BOUND RETREATS 93 Thurlow Rd Lincolnville, ME 04849 207-290-1496 natureboundretreats@gmail.com www.tamirogers.com

CHRIS YOUNG YOUNG’S GUIDE SERVICE 25 Wilson View Dr Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-2661 youngsguideservice@gmail.com www.youngsguideservice.com

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Recreational & Educational Activities SCENIC WATER TOURS

WILDLIFE TOURS

INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES

EDUCATIONAL TRIPS & TOURS

SPIRITUAL TRIPS & TOURS

DAVE CONLEY CANOE THE WILD

RICKY JEWELL MAINELY MOOSE GUIDE SERVICE

BILL SHEEHAN WILLIAM SHEEHAN

588 US Rt 1 Weston, ME 04424 207-551-8729 dave@canoethewild.com www.canoethewild.com

211 N Hill Rd Buckfield, ME 04220 207-345-8501 bracket@megalink.net www.mainelymooseguide.com

1125 Woodland Center Rd Woodland, ME 04736 207-227-7301 bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com

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KEN WINTERS

JOE GUGLIELMETTI 12 Olde Fort Rd Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 207-799-0273 tideflood@gmail.com WILLIAM (BILL) MCCLELLAN MAINE GUIDED TRIPS 13 Summer St Rockport, ME 04856 207-542-6744 wsmcc2@gmail.com www.maineguidedtrips.com

STEPHEN PHILBRICK BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPS PO Box 332 Oquossoc, ME 04964 207-864-3671 baldmtcamp@aol.com RAY STAUBLE 52 Tolman Rd Harrison, ME 04040 207-583-4445 rstauble@roadrunner.com

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SCOTT SHEA SEASPRAY KAYAKING AND PADDLEBOARDING 209 Pleasant St Brunswick, ME 04011 207-404-1100 info@seaspraykayaking.com www.seaspraykayaking.com See ad on page 63

CAPT. JIM WILLIAMS NEW MEADOWS FISHING AND TOURS 790 Fosters Point Rd West Bath, ME 04530 207-712-4371 newmeadowsfishing@gmail.com CHRIS BEGIN SWEETWATER GUIDE SERVICE 488 Bailey Hill Rd Farmington, ME 04938 207-491-5101 mtrcrb@myfairpoint.net DREW DUCKWORTH PO Box 283 Intervale, NH 03845 914-274-7356 dcduckworth@gmail.com

LEON “CHIP” AMERGIAN KNIFE’S EDGE GUIDE SERVICE 70 Town Farm Rd North Yarmouth, ME 04097 207-657-5421 camergian@icloud.com ROBERT CONSTABLE PO Box 154 Unity, ME 04988 207-745-2932 wilderness.bob1@gmail.com JEREMY HARGREAVES NORTHEAST WHITEWATER PO Box 1623 Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-0151 jeremy@northeastwhitewater.com www.northeastwhitewater.com JAMES MCCORMACK MOUNTAIN VIEW COTTAGES 3004 Rogers Circ Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 207-864-3416 info@mountainviewcottages.com www.mountainviewcottages.com

51 Winters Rd Holden, ME 04429 207-852-0001 kirk.winters@trcmaine.com MITCH COCHRAN TOMAH COUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE 95 Talmadge Rd Waite, ME 04492 207-214-5891 mlcochran50@hotmail.com www.tomahcountryguideservice.com RYAN GORMAN MAINE POINTS GUIDE SERVICE 2 Miranda Dr Saco, ME 04072 207-200-8312 mainepoints@gmail.com www.mpguides.com KASEY MARSTERS FOX-TRICK ADVENTURES 94 Depot Rd Gray, ME 04039 207-200-0250 kasey@foxtrickadventures.com www.foxtrickadventures.com PAUL SANNICANDRO MOOSE WOODS GUIDE SERVICE LLC PO Box 83 Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-1009 paul@moosewoodsguideservice.com www.moosewoodsguideservice.com AARON WEBB VINEGAR HILL GUIDE SERVICE 187 Vinegar Hill Rd Lowell, ME 04493 207-951-0612 aaronpwebb@gmail.com

TODD COLPITTS 1 Mansfield Terr Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 207-274-0806 tcolpitts@capservicing.com JOHN GRAVES DIRIGO NORTH CUSTOM GUIDING AND TRANSPORTATION 417 Houlton Rd Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-592-2223 jgraves1@maine.rr.com www.facebook.com/dirigonorth LELAND (LEE) MARTIN LEE MARTIN GUIDE SERVICE 123 Woodland Dr Bangor, ME 04401 207-356-5699 huntskipaddle@gmail.com THOMAS SCALA JR BOWLIN CAMPS LODGE PO Box 251 Patten, ME 04765 207-267-0884 info@bowlincamps.com www.bowlincamps.com TROY WHITE MID MAINE OUTFITTERS 13 White Rd Lagrange, ME 04453 207-745-8012 troy@themidmaineoutfitters.com www.themidmaineoutfitters.com See ad on page 46

CLIFF BROWN NGALAWA OUTFITTERS 72 Center Rd Madrid, ME 04966 207-639-3249 ngalawa@aol.com DAN GARDOQUI WHITE PINE PROGRAMS PO Box 802 York, ME 03909 207-361-1911 dan@whitepineprograms.org www.whitepineprograms.org

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AL LAPLANTE GRAND LAKE STREAM ADVENTURES 23 Water St Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 207-796-5050 al@chetscamps.com www.chetscamps.com BILL ROBBINS BILL ROBBINS JR GUIDE SERVICE 54 Keene Rd East Freetown, MA 02717 508-763-2704 bmrobbins@Juno.com BRIAN WAILD CAPTAIN BRIAN WAILD GUIDE AND CHARTER SERVICE 77 Raymond Cape Rd Casco, ME 04015 207-274-8686 captainbrian@maine.rr.com www.facebook.com/captbrianwaild DANIEL BOLDUC TONDE GUIDE SERVICE INC. 832 Rome Rd Mercer, ME 04957 207-397-4972 tondee2@wildblue.net www.tondeguideserviceinc.com See ad on page 27

EDUCATIONAL TRIPS & TOURS

SPIRITUAL TRIPS & TOURS

MIKE KERSEY KERSEY GUIDE SERVICE & TIGHT LINES OUTFITTERS 506 West Side Rd Weld, ME 04285 207-585-2412 kerseyre@gmail.com www.kerseyre.com See ad on page 47

BOB PRATT A MORNING IN MAINE 4 Beach St Owls Head, ME 04854 207-691-7245 captbob@amorninginmaine.com www.amorninginmaine.com RANDY SWAFFORD MAINE PROFESSIONAL HUNTER 1136 Carson Rd Woodland, ME 04736 207-768-1549 rswafmph@gmail.com www.maineprofessionalhunter.com See ad on page 27

ROLLIE BROWN BROWNS LANDING 122 Cobbossee Ave Gardiner, ME 04345 207-314-4986 brownslanding@hotmail.com KELLY GABLE

31 Lantern Ln Mansfield, MA 02048 781-718-1297 john.fassak@gmail.com

108 Glenn Rd Ardmore, PA 19003 202-302-5170 kgable218@gmail.com

TROY FIELDS TRADITIONS GUIDE SERVICE

PO Box 333 Strong, ME 04983 207-684-5611 rmllambert@hotmail.com www.maineguideservice.com

20 Davis Ln Shapleigh, ME 04076 207-432-7574 traditions@metrocast.net www.traditionsguideservice.com

CRAIG RENNIE GREAT NORTH WOODS GUIDE SERVICE

DON KLEINER MAINE OUTDOORS

8 Crawford Rd Concord, NH 03303 603-496-2284 crnpr@comcast.net www.greatnorthwoodsguides.com DAN WAGNER MAINE TROPHY OUTFITTERS 310 Dickey Rd Allagash, ME 04774 207-398-3330 dwoutdoors@live.com www.mainetrophyoutfitters.com MONA BREWER MONA BREWER FLY CASTING INSTRUCTOR 10 Annies Way Kennebunk, ME 04043 305-394-2240 mona@monabrewer.com www.flyfisher.me

69 Beote Rd Union, ME 04862 207-785-4496 donk@maineoutdoors.biz www.maineoutdoors.biz See ad on page 73

DAVID PULLEN DOWNTACAMP LIMITED GUIDE SERVICE 129 Little Boyd Lake Rd Orneville Twp, ME 04463 207-943-2524 downtacamp@yahoo.com CHARLIE TAYLOR ENDURALL 343 Cedar Breeze N Glenburn, ME 04401 207-478-3027 paraaugherton2@gmail.com

Benjamin Williamson

JOHN FASSAK DIRIGO GUIDE SERVICES

ROGER LAMBERT MAINE GUIDE SERVICE

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Maine Guides Education Fund → Mission The Maine Guides Education Fund’s mission is to educate and advocate regarding outdoor recreation, public access, land conservation, land use policy, fish and wildlife management, and the sustainable use of natural resources, and to participate with Maine’s industry, land owners, land managers, agricultural interests, State and Federal governments, sporting and conservation groups, to ensure the future of Maine’s outdoor recreation heritage traditions including, hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing and snowmobiling.

→ Plea The Maine Guides Education Fund was founded by Maine Guides concerned about the future of Maine’s outdoor heritage and traditions. As a nonprofit 501 ( c ) 3 organization, we exist on donations and grants that are used to develop and distribute outdoor educational and safety materials, send kids to summer camp and produce many of the brochures and handouts used at sporting shows and by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. A portion of the educational material in this 2019 Directory was made possible by the MGEF. We depend on your funding to continue these efforts. Please consider a donation today! All contributions are tax deductible. We do very much need and thank you for your help!

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Northeast Whitewater

Whitewater Rafting

Northeast Whitewater

Maine is home to three big rivers—the Penobscot, Kennebec and Dead—that offer whitewater rafting.

Experienced guides lead the trips, and they provide training in paddling techniques and safety. No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided.

The Penobscot River flows through Ripogenus Gorge, in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin. The thrill begins with Exterminator Rapids, the Staircase Rapids and Big Heater, and then it’s on to the narrow shoots and big drops of the Cribworks.

There are 14 miles of excitement in all.

The Kennebec offers 12 miles of action, starting at the dam below Harris Station and the steep-walled gorge of the Alleyway. You’ll tackle a succession of big

rapids and waves, such as Big Mama and Whitewasher, before dropping over Magic Falls and continuing through Dead Stream and Black Brook Rapids.

The Dead River offers 16 miles of nearly continuous whitewater—the most in the East. From the putin below the horseshoe of Grand Falls you’ll be splashing through rapids named Humpty Dumpty, Elephant Rock, Minefield and Mile Long before hitting the biggest rapids at Poplar Falls.

Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and is looking for adventure can raft. Maine rafts typically hold an eight-person crew and a guide. To protect the environmental quality of Maine’s rivers, the state limits the number of rafters each day.

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Whitewater Rafting

The Guided Experience

“We flipped the raft right out of the gate,” she said.

“It was the first weekend of the season during a water release, and it snowed. We actually were hot in our wetsuits, though.” After the brief dunking, the crew continued downriver to experience Exterminator Rapids and later several narrow shoots and drops.

“We saw some scary rapids, but the guides did a good job organizing and orchestrating our paddling methods, so we got through the rapids no problem.

At one point we got out of the rafts and went down

some waterfalls on our butts in our wetsuits. We had safety instructions and were told what to do if we fell out of the raft; so we felt safe.”

After seeing a moose and its calf, the group paused for a shore lunch and later beached the rafts at the cabins where they were staying the night. My wife said she got a little angry early the next morning when someone started hammering boards. “Actually,” she laughed, “it turned out to be a pileated woodpecker pecking away, and it just sounded like someone hammering.” The second day the group rafted the Dead River. “It was fun and exciting,” my wife said.

“So much so that we did it again the next year!”

Another popular destination for rafting trips is the Kennebec River, one of the finest stretches of whitewater in the country. This, too, is a damrelease river, and trips are timed for maximum flow and enjoyment. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, sign on with a qualified Maine Guide and get ready for a wet and wild ride. —JOE HEALY

Northeast Whitewater

On the scale of perceived degree of difficulty, rafting whitewater rapids may seem a daunting challenge—a freshwater rodeo ride where one wrong move can land you in the drink. Well, that’s actually part of the fun, particularly when you’re led by a professional Maine Guide, who will steer you away from any real danger as much as he or she can. My wife, not known to be a hardcore thrill-seeker, regales me with stories of a guided whitewater trip she took after college on the Penobscot and Dead rivers. Her group was in the safe hands of experienced Maine Guides, who launched them on the Penobscot in the spring during a dam release. She wore the provided wetsuit and the required buoyancy jacket and helmet, but it wasn’t long before she was swimming.

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GRIZZ HIGGINS NORTH RIDGE GUIDE SERVICE

THOMAS SCALA JR BOWLIN CAMPS LODGE

PO Box 1623 Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-0151 jeremy@northeastwhitewater.com www.northeastwhitewater.com

275 Grahams Dr Rocky Mount, VA 24151 540-493-7179 grizz.flyfishing@gmail.com www.pro-flyfishingguide.com

PO Box 251 Patten, ME 04765 207-267-0884 info@bowlincamps.com www.bowlincamps.com

Tony Luong

JEREMY HARGREAVES NORTHEAST WHITEWATER

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Maine Guide Maine Guides are licensed in one or more specialized classifications, meaning the person has met the qualifications to guide one or more specific types of activities as follows:

Specialized Hunting The person has met the qualifications to guide hunting and trapping activities, including overnight camping trips in conjunction with those hunting and trapping activities.

Specialized Fishing The person has met the qualifications to guide fishing activities, including overnight camping trips in conjunction with those fishing activities, on inland waters.

Specialized Tidewater Fishing The person has met the qualifications to guide sportfishing activities on Maine’s territorial seas and tributaries up to the head of tide and out to the three-mile limit, including overnight camping trips in conjunction with those tidewater-fishing activities. This license shall apply to any person engaged in guiding fishing activities for any species of fish, except those species harvested under the authority of a Maine Department of Marine Resources license. This rule does not apply to activity occurring on board a vessel holding a valid and current certificate of inspection issued by the US Coast Guard.

(Note: Any person operating a motorboat on Maine’s territorial seas and tributaries for the purpose of guiding hunting and fishing activities must obtain a US Coast Guard license authorizing the carriage of passengers for hire.)

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Specialized Recreational The person has met the qualifications to guide watercraft, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiling and camping activities. This classification also qualifies a person to guide watercraft, including paddlesports, on inland waters as defined in DIFW Rule 24.02 E. Specialized Sea Kayaking The person has met the qualifications to guide sea-kayaking activities, including paddlesports, on Maine’s territorial seas and tributaries up to the head of tide and out to the three-mile limit. This classification includes overnight camping trips in conjunction with those sea-kayaking and paddlesport activities. A person wishing to guide paddlesports on the ocean as defined within this section must have a current Specialized Sea-Kayaking classification.

Whitewater Rafting The person has attended and passed whitewater rafting training and passed the DIFW written test.

This person must show training logs per class of water that they will be guiding in. They are only allowed to guide scheduled rafting trips on the river classification for the class of license that they hold.

Master Certification This means that a person has acquired experience in a specialized classification that exceeds the minimum requirements necessary to be licensed as a guide in that classification.

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