Welcome to Maine Black Bear Hunting

We are proud and excited that you have selected us to provide you with a quality Maine Bear Hunt. We have access to over a million acres of timberlands; many of our sites have between three and seven bear working them. Our hunting is done over lure/bait. Sites are designed for bow or firearm, youth or adult. We offer special combo hunts for parent and children, under Maine law children must be ten years of age to hunt.

Maine Black Bear are an extremely smart, adaptable and crafty animal. The average weight ranges from one hundred to over four hundred pounds. Do not under estimate the bear or their senses. Learn more about the Black Bear click www.bearbiology.com/bbdesc.html or another great site www.bear.org/Black/BB_Home.html or Maine Fish Game site www.state.me.us/ifw/hunttrap/h-blackbear.htm

Contact us here » for brochure and reservation form.

Care of your bear:
Care of your bear – Bear meat is delicious! Your bear will be retrieved in the round for weighing. We arrange for cold storage and butchering. While we don’t do taxidermy, we have two excellent services that can assist you, Mr. Roger Adams and Mr. Troy White, mounts that will last a lifetime. Care of your meat and hide are critical to insuring a great hunt, it is also our reputation, and we owe it to the animal we harvest.

Rates:
Rates: $1,250 per person. Price includes license, lodging, meals, transportation and guiding. You will arrive on Sunday and leave the
following Sunday. You get a SIX-day hunt. 50% deposit is required at time of reservation balance due on arrival. To make a reservation or more information click here info@maineguide.org.

To order your license or check bear facts visit Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife or click here www.state.me.us/ifw/

Accommodations:
Bear Camp, you will be staying among friends. Our camps are simple in design and include bunks, open space, shower, and full kitchen. We are designed to accommodate up to sixteen guests, however, to provide a quality experience, we limit the number of hunters to no more than ten per week. Meals are batch style with continental breakfast. Our menu includes tastings such as chicken, lobster, steak, chili, ham, breads, stews, soups and meatballs. Of course there are plenty of pies, ice cream, pudding and salads.

What kind of firearm or bow?
Listen we are guides, not politicians…this is a wide-open area and a never ending discussion. Correct shot placement is the key; as for a bow we prefer at least 45 pounds of draw and straight thunderbolt 100-grain tips. For the gunner we like .444, 12 gauge slugs, 30-06, 30-30, or 308. But we also have folks with 7mm, 303, 338 and some big mags; it’s all about feeling comfortable with what you are shooting. You will be sighting or rechecking the gun after you arrive – comfortable shooting and accuracy are critical.

I ask that you not bring special lures– a lot of time goes into locating and luring bears, a strange lure can upset the bears.You should bring bedding (sleeping bag), pillow, bow/firearm, ammo, target, flashlight (those LED’s work great), your own self-climber if you wish, small pack, water bottle, camo clothing, camo hat, camo gloves, bug net, rubber boots, a jacket, regular clothing, odor neutralizer, coolers for your meat, special drinks, camera, and snacks…Don’t worry if you forget something there are several sporting good store within 15 minutes (Dicks, Van Raymonds, Packard’s, Old Town Trading Post and of course Wal-Mart). Daytime temperatures are around 60-70 degree’s, but it may get down to the 40’s at night.

We use several different types of stands from steel ladders to wooden platforms and ground blinds. Most stands or self-climbers are 10-15’ off the ground. If you bring your own stand, please set it up and try it before arriving – it saves a lot of time if you know how to operate and move the stand – the first night is not the time to learn.

Prime hunting is from 4:30 to ½ hour after sunset. We usually leave camp around 2:30pm as a group and place you on stand before 4:30pm. Our guides will get you to your stand, assist you in position, pass you your firearm/bow, aid you in concealment, place lure and return later that evening to retrieve you after dark.

ATV’s
There is over a million acres of woods, with 1,200 miles of dirt roads and trails to explore, ATV’s are welcome. You will need to check with Fish and Game on temporary registrations. You are within minutes of the big City of Bangor, but on the edge of a vast area without signs, power or people. Don’t worry we have maps so you won’t be lost or confused for long

Wondering what to do after you get your bear or during the off hours. You can become a junior guide and help with the others or hunt coyotes, fish or explore. You can also visit the Bangor Mall to purchase a gift for the loved one in your life. Enjoy Bar Harbor and Ellsworth, just over 30 minutes away. Local shopping includes
LL Bean, Old Town Canoe, Cadillac Mountain Sports, Wal-Mart and several craft shops.

If all that is still not enough, there are plenty of streams and ponds within minutes to fish or canoe – you are welcome to use our kayaks, canoes or boat.

Moose, Deer and Bird Hunting

We are located on the border of several Moose and Deer Zones located in Central Maine. You’re welcome to rent a camp for the “do it yourselfers” or employ our Guide’s to take you a field. Enjoy a crisp fall morning and the sound of our guide “grunting” (calling) a moose from the thicket. Moose permits are issued by lottery in Maine, visit IFW for permit information. Rent the camp or let us do all the work, including meals, transportation, calling, game care and related equipment.

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Northeastern Sports – Union River Guide Service
Lorin F. LeCleire, Master Maine Guide
Zach LeCleire, Junior Guide (age 8)

171 Bobcat Road
Clifton, Maine 04428
207-843-7929
EMAIL US: info@maineguide.org