Hunting/Fishing

Maine has wonderful fishing and hunting. Trek through the magnificent Maine woods and fields to bag some game! Hunt moose (permit only), white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, and more! Get out your camo, and put on some orange! For the full hunting experience, consider staying at a Maine sporting camp or lodge! Maine offers some of the best fishing in the country! ” With over 32,000 miles of rivers and streams, 6,000 lakes and ponds, and millions of acres of extraordinary land, it is the ultimate playing field for the outdoor enthusiast.” ()

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Important Things to Note:

  • Hunting and fishing licenses must be obtained for those who desire to hunt in Maine. To obtain a hunting license visit: the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in Augusta, , through mail (for nonresidents), or by visiting a designated agent (ex. sporting goods store in the state). For more information on licensing visit the .
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  • 听1058 Garfield Rd, Masardis, ME 04732听| (207) 518-8804
    • Amazing wilderness education school offering high-quality wilderness guide and instructor training courses in the North Maine Woods!

Aroostook County

Home to Wildlife Management District鈥檚 1, 2, 3, 6, and parts of 11 and 5, Aroostook County is a Hunter鈥檚 Paradise!

  • 听292 River Rd, Norridgewock, Maine 04957听| (207) 634-3748
    • Outfitter offering guided canoe trips on the Allagash, St. John, and other Northern Maine rivers, as well as guided hunting and fishing!
  • 听928 Allagash Rd, Allagash, ME 04774 | (207) 398-3418
    • Locally owned & operated outfitter offering cabin & lodge accommodations as well as guided canoe and hunting trips.
  • 1477 Main St, St. Francis, ME 04774 | (207) 398-4456
    • This guide and outfitter provides guaranteed moose hunts, bear hunts, and more from its beautiful log cabin lodging in St. Francis. The trail is popular with hikers and bikers and is also open to ATVs and snowmobiles.
  • 听360 Parsons Rd, (PO Box 375) Presque Isle, ME. 04769
    • 鈥淢ission: Promoting wildlife conservation and scientific wildlife management practices. Preserving our hunting heritage through educating future sportsmen and sportswomen about the importance of wildlife and their habitats. Dedicated to furthering the local interest in hunting, fishing, field sports and more.鈥 The website shows events, sportsmen training and youth adventure camps.
  • 听316 Old Main St, Eagle Lake, ME 04739 | (207) 551-6558
    • 鈥淲here your hunting and fishing adventure begins.鈥
  • 听Route听171, 519 Main St, Wytopitlock, ME 04497 |听(207) 557-9321
    • Providing guided hunts, canoe trips, camp rentals, and much more!
  • 听750 Allagash Rd,听Allagash,听ME听04774 | (207) 398-4103
    • Local guide service offering guided hunts, fishing trips, canoe trips, snowmobiling trips, and a cozy year-round camp.
  • 听Craigville Rd, Northwest Aroostook, ME 04732 | (207) 731-8938
    • Historic lodge with beautiful log cabins on Chandler Lake offering hunting, fly fishing, and fly-in services.
  • 听1 Crooked Tree, Portage, Maine, 04768听| (802) 291-0597
    • Hunting & outdoor recreation lodge offering guided hunts, home-cooked meals, and comfortable accommodations!
  • 听Paisley Ln, New Canada, ME 04743听|听(207) 227-7620
    • Outfitter specializing in moose and bear hunts, along with year-round accommodations and guided snowmobile trips!
  • Off of Rte 161 in St. Francis, ME 04774
    • 21,871-acre lands with remote campsites on 17 crystal clear trout ponds surrounded by rugged mountains. It is east of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway and 30 miles from the Canadian border.
  • 听405 Rte 212, Merrill, Maine 04780 | (207) 757-8458
    • 听Specializing in guided moose and bear hunts with rustic cabins and home cooked meals included!
  • 听Eagle Lake, ME 04739
    • “Eagle Lake is a 23,000-acre unit including most of Eagle Lake in northern Maine. The unit abuts Square Lake to the east with a thoroughfare connecting the two lakes.”
  • 听143 Skagrock Rd, Haynesville, ME 04497 | (207) 694-1185
    • Offering cabin rentals, Maine Guide Services, and more!
  • 听12 Aroostook Rd, Molunkus, ME 04459 | (207) 765-2955
    • Located just outside of Macwahoc village, this long-time guide service offers hunting and fishing packages, as well as Maine Registered Guide training courses and more!
  • 听818 Benedicta Rd, Benedicta, ME 04733 | (207) 365-4316
    • Great lodge catering to hunters, fishers, and other outdoor enthusiasts!
  • 207 Wiley Rd, Littleton, ME 04730 | (207) 538-0182
    • 鈥淪pecializing in bear over bait and guided moose hunts.鈥 Front Ridge Guide Service claims to have a near 100% success rate.
  • 听310 Dickey Rd, Allagash, ME 04774听| (207) 398-3330
    • Outfitter of hunting and canoe trips with accommodation options.
  • 听871 Oxbow Rd, Oxbow, ME 04764 | (207) 435-6357
    • This gorgeous farmhouse lodge offers guided hunting and fishing packages and the classic bed and breakfast experience for other visitors at very reasonable prices. Their in-house restaurant and bar are the perfect place to end a day out exploring the Maine woods.
  • Portage Lake, Maine 04768 | (207) 435-2231
    • Specializing in Bowhunting.
  • 听(207) 723-8378
    • The fastest way to reach your lakeside destinations in the Woods, with the chance to enjoy Maine鈥檚 from above! Offering connections to hiking, canoeing, sporting, and lodging destinations, tours, and the amazing听听experience.
  • 听626 Aroostook Scenic Hwy, Moro Plantation, ME 04780听| (207) 528-7731
    • This cozy lodge can help with arranging snowmobiling ATVing, hunting, fishing, dogsledding, and other outdoor activities in the Moro area.
  • 听2507 Bangor Rd, Linneus, ME 04730 | (207) 649-9975
    • Classic Northern Maine hunting and fishing camp, with easy access to great ATV and snowmobile trails.
  • 听1670 Masardis Rd, Masardis, ME 04732听| (207) 540-4101
    • Lodge and guide service offering hunting and snowmobiling trips along with rentals of their gorgeous log cabins.
  • 听Aroostook Scenic Hwy, Moro, ME 04780 | (207) 528-2320
    • Beautiful lodge specializing in guided bear hunts. They can help arrange hunting, fishing, and other outdoor trips.
  • 听2304 St. John Rd, St. John, ME 04743 | (207) 834-5259
    • Expert guide service for hunting, fishing, canoeing, and more!
  • 听46掳53鈥01.2鈥砃 69掳42鈥59.9鈥砏 | (207) 768-0517
    • One of the most remote camps in the Woods, offering guided hunts, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
  • 听PO Box 160, 5 Lily Bay Rd, Greenville, ME 04441 | (866) 223-1380
    • Outfitter offering guided canoeing on the Allagash, St. John, and other Northern Maine rivers and a variety of other outdoor adventure activities.
  • 听1073 Ferry Rd, Bancroft, ME 04497 | (207) 461-4611
    • Offering guided Sea Duck, Bear, and Moose hunts!
  • 129 Snow Rd, Bridgewater, ME 04735 | (207) 429-0910听
    • Guided bear, moose, deer, ruffed grouse, woodcock, puddle duck, goose, and sea duck hunts and lodging available!
  • 听Oxbow Rd, Oxbow, ME 04764 | (207) 561-6499
    • Lodge and outfitter located just south of Oxbow, offering cozy accommodations, home-cooked meals, and guided hunting, fishing, and canoeing/camping trips. They are also a popular snowmobiling destination in the winter!
  • 听891 Aroostook Rd, Wallagrass, ME 04781听| (207) 834-3612
    • Comfortable lodge offering guided hunts and fishing, an in-house restaurant and lounge, and a banquet hall!
  • 听1243A Oxbow Rd, Oxbow, ME 04764 | (207) 841-0508
    • Great lodge with a long history offering cabin rentals, home-cooked meals, and packages for hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, snowmobiling, and more. They have hosted some celebrities over the years, including world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey!
  • 听1256 Oxbow Rd, Oxbow, ME 04764 | (207) 435-3035
    • Comfy, cozy lodge located outside of Oxbow, specializing in hunting opportunities and offering home-cooked meals onsite!
  • 174 Boundary Line Rd, Bridgewater, ME 04735 | (802) 738-9777
    • Providing guided bear, moose, deer, rabbit, and partridge hunts as well as lodging!
  • 听508 Crystal Rd, Island Falls, ME 04747
    • Great lodge and outfitter providing all sorts of outdoor activities including hunts, fishing, canoe and camping trips, snowmobiling, and more!

听DownEast Maine

Wildlife Management Districts 27, 28, and parts of 1, 19, and 26 can be found in Downeast Maine.

  • 听Rte 9, Amherst, ME 04605 |听(207) 941-4412
    • If you鈥檙e looking for an outdoor adventure, look no further! Here you can find recreation trails, wildlife, remote camping, and more!
  • 听425 ME-191, Cutler, ME 04626 | (207) 941-4412
    • Three remote tent sites, ten miles of trails, and spectacular views from the property鈥檚 steep cliffs. It is a 12,334-acre expanse that also has blueberry barrens, woodlands, peatlands, and 4.5 miles of headlands overlooking the Bay of Fundy.
  • 听Schoodic Beach Rd, Franklin, ME 04634 | (207) 941-4412
    • Water access campsites can be found on Donnell Pond, the southern end of Tunk Lake, and Spring River Lake. Walk-in access to campsites is available from the Schoodic Beach access trail. This area is a great spot for long hikes and beautiful views.
  • 听Beech Ridge Rd Beddington, ME 04622 | (207) 604-4734
    • Specializing in black bear hunts.
  • 听Lakeville Twp, ME 04487 | (207) 941-4412
    • Visitors enjoy camping and fishing in this semi-remote area surrounded by lakes. Duck Lake, the Unknown Lakes, and Gassabias Lake offer fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and snowmobiling.
  • 165 Milford Rd, Grand Lake Stream, ME 04668 | (207) 215-5065
    • 鈥淕uiding is our passion. It鈥檚 not a hobby.鈥
  • 听Machias River, Machias, ME 04654 | (207) 941-4412
    • This corridor envelopes the Machias River, which features the country鈥檚 largest self-sustaining wild Atlantic salmon run. This spot is great for camping, birding, fishing, hunting, and it is particularly popular with experienced paddlers.
  • 1314 Northfield Rd, Machias, ME 04654| (207) 598-5109
    • Offering guided moose hunts and fishing trips.
  • 210 The Shore Rd, Castine, ME 04421 | (207) 259-5040听
    • With a 2.5-mile loop of trails, the Rene Henderson Natural Area is a celebration of Maine’s natural environment. Not only can you hike, but if you happen to find yourself here in the winter, the small lake that is within the preserve’s bounds is an awesome place to go ice skating! There used to be human activity in the area, so look out for artifacts and signs of days gone by!
  • 听183 Dorman Rd, Harrington, ME 04643 | (207) 483-6110
    • Seaside tours and more; this company will take you offshore to enjoy the water!
  • 听Rocky Lake, ME 04691 | (207) 941-4412
    • 鈥淲ith 11,000 acres of woodlands and wetlands bordering three lakes near East Machias, the Rocky Lake Public Lands provide opportunities for boating, camping, and fishing in a wildlife-rich setting.鈥
  • 听58 Point Rd, Hancock, ME 04640 | (207) 266-4449
    Hancock Point kayak tour
    Hancock Point kayak tour
    • Enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife that Maine has to offer!

Western Maine

Composed of parts of Wildlife Management Districts: 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, 21, and 22.听

  • 听Farmington, ME 04938 | (207) 778-8231
    • About 40 miles out of Farmington is this reservation that has the most beautiful views around by canoe.
  • 听4068 Carrabassett Dr,听Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 |听(207) 265-2397
    • 听鈥淢ission: To foster and promote the conservation of our natural resources and the creation of recreational opportunities in our region.鈥 This fun group provides great activities including ski trips, kayaking, hiking, bowling, and more! They also have a wonderful, state of the art shooting range near Sugarloaf.
  • Chesterville, ME 04938
    • This beautiful tract of preserved land, accessible from the center of Chesterville, is a great location for some wilderness paddling, fishing, and waterfowl hunting.
  • 133 Grant鈥檚 Camps Ln, North Franklin, ME 04970 | (207) 864-3608
    • Grant鈥檚 Kennebago Camps provides a traditional sporting camp experience! They offer 3 home-cooked meals a day, comfortable accommodations, and specialty fly fishing, hunting, golfing, and 鈥渕oosing鈥 packages.
  • Lovell, ME, 04051 | (207) 925-1056
    • The Greater Lovell Land Trust maintains public hiking trail networks across the town, offering a wide variety of trail lengths, difficulty levels, and scenery, from lakeside to mountaintop!
  • Coplin Plantation, ME 04970

    • Guided bear, moose, deer, and bird hunts.
  • 285 Wilsons Mills Rd, Wilsons Mills, ME 03579 | (207) 670-8583
    • This family-friendly lodge, located alongside the Magalloway River, offers guided fishing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, hunting, and river trips.
  • 听Weld, ME 04285听| (207) 585-2347
    • Open year-round, Mt. Blue State Park is a beautiful attraction including all sorts of outdoor听activities like hiking, trail riding, biking, swimming and picnicking.
  • 8 Ridge Rd, Lovell, ME 04051 | (207) 925-6262
    • Offering guided turkey, woodcock, grouse, and deer hunts.
  • 613 Sawin Hill Rd, Albany Township, ME 04217 | (207) 357-4687
    • Located in a beautiful, remote setting, this business, run by a Maine Guide and his Llewellin Setter dogs, provides bird hunting, clay shooting, and fly fishing, as well as guided hunts and fishing trips offsite.
  • 55 Morrison Hill Rd, Wilton, ME 04294 | (207) 778-4077
    • This hunting outfitter specializes in big game hunts based from their lodge in Wilton. They offer guiding, comfortable lodging, and home-cooked meals.
  • 819 Norway Rd, Waterford, ME 04088 | (207) 583-8296
    • Cozy club offering skeet and range shooting at reasonable rates.

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