Maine Guided Deer Hunts

DEER HUNTING IN MAINE

Northern Maine doesn’t have the number of deer that a lot of southern states have. In fact, due to the nature of our rugged terrain, the local licensed hunter success rate is approximately 12%, and that’s over the entire season. Generally, this is “big buck” territory. 200+ pound bucks are not all that uncommon. It’s also not uncommon to go five or six full days without seeing deer. Big bucks don’t get to be big because they hang around with a bunch immature deer.  This is big woods, and you will generally be hunting one to three specific, large deer.   As for our southern/central Maine dear hunts we have an abundance of animals, and they are a lot easier to target. However, this comes with smaller deer and will weigh approximately 130-180 and be most likely a 6 to 10 pt buck. There is much higher success rate in these areas.

THE HUNT

The Hunt: We pre-scout our hunting territory to ensure that you’ll have a stand in a good area.  Deer are certainly not behind every tree, or seen every day, or even every week – but hunting from one of our stands gets you well ahead of the curve.  Not everyone has the time to spend in the woods before the season, and our stands are popular with folks who want to increase their odds.

Items to Bring: Orange vest, compass, hunting knife, waterproof outerwear, waterproof boots and socks all according to season. Shotgun /Rifle: anything that you shoot well — .243 and up recommended, flashlight, lighter, and camera.

Northern Zones 3 & 6:

Lodging: Rustic Retreat Lodge

Do-It-Yourself Hunt from Rustic Retreat Lodge – Semi-Guided – $1,600.00 per person (Northern Maine Hunt)

  • Sunday: Arrive by 10 am and depart by 10 am.
  • Early arrival on Sunday for a preview of your hunting spots/stands for the week.
  • Hunt: Monday through Saturday.
  • Included: Meals and Lodging.
  • Mandatory firearm/bow sighting.
  • Assistance with retrieval: $250.
  • Airport Transportation: $150 from Presque Isle, Maine.

Exclusions: Licenses, Gratuities, Weapons/Ammo/Bows/Arrows, Liquor, transportation during the hunt, tagging, butchering, taxidermy, and Airport Transportation.

Guided Maine White Tail Hunt:

  • Price: $3100 per person (one-on-one) or $5800 for two hunters with one guide (Northern Maine Hunt).
  • Sunday: Arrive by 2 pm and depart by 10 am.
  • Hunt: Monday to Saturday.
  • Included: Meals, Lodging at Rustic Retreat Lodge in Perham, Maine, Maine Registered Guide, animal retrieval, transportation during the hunt, and ample parking at the lodge for trucks.
  • Mandatory rifle/bow sighting on Sunday.
  • Additional: Airport pickup/drop-off from Presque Isle, Maine, at $150.

Exclusions: Licenses, Gratuities, Weapons/Ammo/Bows/Arrows, Liquor, transportation to and from the hunt, tagging, butchering, taxidermy, and Airport Transportation.

Pricing is subject to change without notice and all Maine State Taxes apply.

Southern Zones: 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

These zones DO NOT INCLUDE Food and Lodging for any of the hunt packages.

Lodging: A list of available lodging in zones you’re looking to hunt will be provided.

3-Day Un-Guided White Tail Hunt:

  • Price: $750 per person.
  • The guide will introduce you to the tree stands/hunt area.
  • Mandatory rifle/bow sighting with the guide.
  • No hunting on Sundays.
  • Airport pick-up/drop-off from Portland: $150.
  • Retrieval Assistance: $250.

Exclusions: Guide in the field, Lodging, Meals, Licenses, Gratuities, Weapons/Ammo/Bows/Arrows, Liquor, tagging, butchering, taxidermy.

3 Day Guided Whitetail Hunt:

  • Price: $1000.00 per person.
  • Included: Registered Maine Guide, retrieval of animals, and transportation during the hunt.
  • Mandatory rifle/bow sighting with guide.
  • No hunting on Sundays.
  • Airport pick-up/drop-off from Portland: $150

Exclusions: Lodging, Meals, Licenses, Gratuities, Weapons/Ammo/Bows/Arrows, Liquor, tagging, butchering, taxidermy.

Do-It-Yourself Hunt – Semi-Guided (Southern Maine Hunt):

  • Price: $1495 per person.
  • Sunday: Arrive by 10 am and depart by 10 am.
  • Early arrival on Sunday for a preview of your hunting spots/stands for the week.
  • Hunt: Monday through Saturday.
  • Mandatory firearm/bow sighting.

Exclusions: Licenses, Food, Lodging, Gratuities, Weapons/Ammo/Bows/Arrows, Liquor, transportation during the hunt, tagging, butchering, taxidermy, and Airport Transportation.

Guided Maine White Tail Hunt (Southern Maine Hunt):

  • Price: $2000 per person (one-on-one).
  • Sunday: Arrive by 2 pm and depart by 10 am.
  • Hunt: Monday to Saturday.
  • Included: Maine Registered Guide, transportation during the hunt, and retrieval of animals.
  • Mandatory rifle/bow sighting on Sunday.
  • Airport pick-up from Portland, Maine: $150.

Exclusions: Lodging, Meals, Licenses, Gratuities, Weapons/Ammo/Bows/Arrows, Liquor, tagging, butchering, taxidermy.

Pricing is subject to change without notice and all Maine state Taxes apply.

Deposit and Cancellation Policy

Deposit:

30% Deposit due at time of reservation to guarantee your reservation. (NON REFUNDABLE)

Balance due 30 days before your hunt.

We take all major credit cards for payments.

ALL Hunts Cancelation Policy:

Reservation deposits made are NON REFUNDABLE.

Fall Hunts and accommodations are NON REFUNDABLE

Dates are non-transferable to another year.

Cancellation due to weather is not refundable. We take a change of mother nature not cooperating.