Bear season officially starts the last week
in August and runs through the third week in
September. However, we are busy baiting our
bear sites a month before the season begins
so we know which are active, which are being
visited by boars, or sows with cubs. Our
sites are located on private land, Maine
Public Reserve land and Irving Wood Products
land, areas known for large populations of
black bear. We typically guide only four
hunters per week so we can give our guests
the attention they deserve. While there are
no guarantees in hunting, we WILL guarantee
that you will be given an active site and we
will do our utmost to provide you with a
successful and memorable hunt.
Your hunt will begin as soon as you check in
and unpack. There is a tree stand and
target area on the premises for hunters
wishing to practice shooting from a stand
before their first day out. We suggest you
check the accuracy of your firearm or bow
before venturing afield. You will be
oriented and instructed by a guide on the
techniques you can use to maximize your
chances for success. After a light
breakfast and hearty lunch each day, hunters
will be escorted to their tree stands to
hunt alone until they are picked up by a
guide at the end of the day. As hunters
return in the evening, the lodge dining room
becomes a gathering place to share stories
and grab a bite to eat before bedtime.
Successful hunters will find reassurance
knowing a guide will assist in field
dressing, transporting, and caping trophies
for mounting.
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Eddie Ingalls (CT), 2006 Maine black bear
Tenley Bennett's first Maine black bear, 2006
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