Chef 7138 Posted November 23, 2020 So I know a bunch of you have done guided bear hunts. I’m going to do one summer fall of 2021. Want it to be in Maine. Any suggestions of outfitters? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REDNECK4LIFE32 732 Posted November 23, 2020 I would say Mountainview Drifter in Millinocket but Rick went into real estate. Im looking for a maine outfitter for fall 2021bear hunt also looking at a deer hunt in North Carolina in 2021. Let me know if you find any? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bionic 9526 Posted November 23, 2020 OMM Outfitters Allagash Guide Service Umcolcus Sporting Camps(not sure if they do bear) Spaulding Lake Outfitters Chandler Lakes Outfitters(not sure on bear) Maine Whitetail Adventurers www.Libbycamps.com I follow these outfits on Instagram, id look into them, but their are LOTS up there 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rachunter 2355 Posted November 24, 2020 Maine Bear Hunting, Maine Deer Hunting, Maine Moose Hunting at Oxbow Outfitters, LLC. (oxbowlodge.com) If they have the rockland show this winter there usually there,If any outfitter tells you theres bears average 300lbs. or better walk away the average Maine is around 150lbs. If the border opens head over to New Brunswick,Canada Way more bear sightings and bigger bears for sure. Bear Hunting, Moose, Deer, Bobcat Hunting in Maine | Spring Bear Hunting in New (stonybrookoutfitters.com) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crappyice 13095 Posted November 24, 2020 Troy worked hard for us. Buddy connected on a bow bear http://www.themidmaineoutfitters.com/Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daveboone 826 Posted November 25, 2020 Recommendation...lots of good outfitters out there, but before committing get references....as many as you can....and call them for their experiences, both successful and unsuccessful hunters. Sightings, how many baits maintained, how were the meals, who gets you to the site and back, etc. I have never hunted Maine but been just over the border in New Brunswick a lot. Great folks up there and the border crossing is a breeze (assuming no COVID or legal problems on your end). I would love to go back every year, but just don't have room for the bears! Dont sweat the gun you use...black bears arent hard to kill, just hit em the same as you would a deer. Ranges are normally close (< 50 yards). I am partial to my 45-70 but the good old 30-30 is a very common bear round. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daveboone 826 Posted November 25, 2020 On 11/23/2020 at 7:07 PM, rachunter said: If they have the rockland show this winter there usually there,If any outfitter tells you theres bears average 300lbs. or better walk away the average Maine is around 150lbs. If the border opens head over to New Brunswick,Canada Way more bear sightings and bigger bears for sure. Very True! Just like deer, there are alot more small ones than big ones, and if you arent used to looking at them all bears look big in the woods. It took me a few years to get used to looking at them before I got my 305 lber. Just as difficult is judging their hides to be sure they arent rubbed. If they look pale or whiteish, they are rubbed. It is unmistakeble if compared to a good glossy black hide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno1 459 Posted November 28, 2020 I’ve used Turnpike Ridge Outfitter and was never disappointed. Probably using them about 15 years and never been skunked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz-R-OWorld 20956 Posted November 28, 2020 My dad got one with Stony Brook Outfitters in Maine. I think they offer bait or dogs. This was 20 years ago maybe though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbuff 651 Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) http://www.northcountrylodge.com/ Where we went on deer non guided, had a blast . Will be going back at some point for bear . No deer taken but great experience was had . Edited December 1, 2020 by sbuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites