Our mission at The Maine Outdoorsman Guiding, is to provide our clients with safe, high quality hunting and recreational trips and excursions into the Maine wilderness. While no
trip can ever guarantee that a mountain summit will be reached, a trophy animal
will be harvested, a prized fish will be caught or that an unexpected event
will not occur, we go through great lengths to ensure that your time a field will be a treasured memory.
We organize hunts that have great potential for success, but even with the immense efforts that we put forth in pre-season scouting, managing bait sites and securing access to prime hunting locations, hunting is never a guaranteed prospect. Hunting success should not be determined by the harvesting of a game animal but rather from the quality of the adventure in pursuit of that animal. Watching the perfect sunrise, paddling a mirrored lake surface, the heart racing sound of an early morning gobble and other related experiences make a life a field worth living. What we can guarantee is a quality pursuit.
We organize hunts that have great potential for success, but even with the immense efforts that we put forth in pre-season scouting, managing bait sites and securing access to prime hunting locations, hunting is never a guaranteed prospect. Hunting success should not be determined by the harvesting of a game animal but rather from the quality of the adventure in pursuit of that animal. Watching the perfect sunrise, paddling a mirrored lake surface, the heart racing sound of an early morning gobble and other related experiences make a life a field worth living. What we can guarantee is a quality pursuit.
We operate our hunting trips out of the state capitol of Augusta, Maine located in the
central part of the state. This affords short drive times, for our out of state
clientele, without sacrificing access to great hunting and recreational opportunities. We guide clients from a wide spectrum of experience and abilities but
specialize in introducing novice outdoors persons to their outdoor sporting
heritage and traditions. We believe an investment in our youth and those new to hunting is where we need to concentrate efforts,
if we wish these activities to continue to thrive. Our hunting trips are
limited to a 1 on 1 guide to client ratio unless there is a special request to
hunt with a wife, son, daughter or friend.
All guided hunting trips are priced at $200 per day, half day is $125. If you have additional questions, I can be reached at: rabidoutdoorsman@yahoo.com.
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All guided hunting trips are priced at $200 per day, half day is $125. If you have additional questions, I can be reached at: rabidoutdoorsman@yahoo.com.
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Hunting:
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| 30 lb Bobcat |
Predator hunting is an adrenaline packed activity sure to get your heart racing. There is nothing quite like watching the stealthy approach of a bobcat to a game call or hearing the blood curdling howls of a pack of coyotes echoing out of the dark shadows, to create a unique hunting adventure.
Depending on client wants, this can be a very physical run
and gun pursuit on snowshoes through mixed terrain, hunting frozen
lakes and farm fields or hunts can be conducted over bait from a heated
ice shack while seated in lazy boys. Both trips are done either early morning
or late evening. Hunting over bait for coyotes can be done at night from
12/16 to 8/31 and is typically arranged to occur during the full moon phase for
easier visibility. Clients equipped with night vision or red light spotting
scopes have much more flexibility on their date planning.
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| Youth Day Spring Turkey |
Spring
Turkey - (4/30 youth day, 5/ 2 - 6/4):
One of my favorite hunts to do with young clients and those
new to hunting, as vocal spring toms really put on a fantastic show. Trips typically
starts well before daylight where we will sneak in and set-up on birds roosted
(put to bed) the previous evening. If unsuccessful in luring in an early morning bird,
we will either run and gun, calling, listening to locate and then stalk birds or
we will sit in pop up blinds along well used travel corridors, drink coffee, relax and
wait for a bird to come into our decoys and calling.
The structure of the hunt is flexible based on the time of year, specific
interest and needs of the client.
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| Last Day Rabbits |
Many plentiful bird covers exist around the old farms and apple orchards, abundant in central Maine. I have hunted many of these areas for years with friends and family with great success. If you have a dog and you would like to bring it that would be fantastic. There is nothing more enjoyable than to watch a good dog work a cover and point birds. If you don’t have a dog, no worries, the partridge, rabbits and woodcock are plentiful and I guarantee you will have a great time.
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| 4 Geese, 2 Happy Retrievers |
Waterfowl - (Beginning 10/1): Of all animals to pursue, waterfowl are my all time
favorite. A typical day starts well before sunrise where depending on the weather;
we will either hunt from small islands or from duck blinds, both affording
secure and stable footing. Early season (Oct.) hunts typically end with individuals managing
at least a duck or two. Great opportunities exist during this time of year for
clients to shoot a truly magnificent wall mountable wood duck, blue/green
winged teal or black duck. Flocks of canada geese are always a bonus
possibility and can instantly make an average day unforgettable. Late season (Nov.) hunts typically see large flights of
scaup, golden eyes, mergansers and buffleheads. The action is often quick, with
ducks seemingly appearing out of thin air. Shooters must always be ready to
fire quickly and accurately at fast moving targets. Multiple hunting scenarios are possible depending on ice in,
weather, bird patterns and client needs.
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| Two Deer One Day |
Hunting whitetails on crisp November mornings is easily the
most favored pursuit of a vast majority of hunters. While there exists, in central
Maine, a
fairly large deer population the hunting can be difficult. There are many spots
available holding deer in the 8-10 point range but hunters must be dedicated
and willing to wait for long periods of time. Those fortunate enough to pull a
doe tag will enjoy a much higher chance of success. All hunts are conducted out of tree stands along well used
travel corridors. Bow, rifle and handgun clients can be accommodated. If you
are interested in learning more about the specific possibilities please contact
me.
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| Black Bear - 221 lbs |
For the past several seasons
I have worked as an assistant guide for Eagle Mountain Guide service during the
first week of Maine’s
bear hunting season. This hunt takes place in a remote area of the state know
simply as Township (TWP) 24. Hunts are conducted out of tree stands and over
active bait sites. If you are interested in
learning more about this extreme hunting opportunity contact Eagle Mountain directly
and tell them the Rabid Outdoorsman sent you!
In 2012 I will be specializing in guiding moose hunts in the
challenging zones 22 and 23. As a prospective client you have no doubt been told
that you have no more chance at shooting a moose in these areas as winning
megabucks. I am hear to tell you that these people are wrong. Both of these
zones hold populations of moose that can be harvested, if hunters are willing to
put in the investment of time and energy. These two areas are literally in my
backyard and throughout the course of a typical year; I spend hundreds of hours
scouting them. I not only understand the unique aspects associated with hunting
moose in central Maine but also the monumental effort required to get one from
the field to the taxidermist and lastly to the dinner table. For more on Moose hunting, see this additional story on Hunting Moose in Zones 22 and 23.
Steve Vose is an excellent Maine Guide and a great friend! He personally helped me and my two sons scout out an area for turkey hunting last year on Youth Day. He knew exactly where to look and gave me an the boys sound advice where to set up our hunting blind. His expertise paid off with my youngest son Austin successfully shooting his first Tom turkey. I definitely recommend Steve as a Maine Guide for other hunters and outdoor recreationalists. - John Branscom
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Recommendations/Testimonials:Steve Vose is an excellent Maine Guide and a great friend! He personally helped me and my two sons scout out an area for turkey hunting last year on Youth Day. He knew exactly where to look and gave me an the boys sound advice where to set up our hunting blind. His expertise paid off with my youngest son Austin successfully shooting his first Tom turkey. I definitely recommend Steve as a Maine Guide for other hunters and outdoor recreationalists. - John Branscom
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Maine Magazine Writer Sophie Nelson blog
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