Maine Black Bear Hunting - 6 Day Adventure
Private Trip
Active hunting
Sixday Maine black bear hunting with bait stationsEach hunter receives two scouted bait sites with trail camerasAllinclusive pricing covers meals, lodging, and bear processing
When you're talking serious bear hunting in Maine, Northeast Wilderness Outfitters knows how to deliver. This isn't your typical weekend hunting trip - we're talking about a full six-day commitment to putting you face-to-face with some of Maine's finest black bears. Whether you're a seasoned hunter looking to add a Maine bear to your collection or someone ready to step up their hunting game, this outfit has earned its reputation for getting hunters on target. With decades of experience working these Maine woods and a proven track record of successful harvests, you're in for a hunt that combines traditional methods with modern scouting techniques.
This operation runs tight and professional - exactly what you want when you're investing time and money in a bear hunt. You'll have your choice between two proven methods: hunting over bait sites at $3,215 or running with dogs at $4,365. Both approaches have their merits, and the guides will help you decide based on your experience level and what kind of hunt gets your blood pumping. Each hunter gets assigned at least two different bait sites, all pre-scouted with trail cameras so you know what's been moving through before you even step foot in the stand. The guides spend weeks before your arrival establishing these sites, monitoring bear activity, and positioning stands for optimal shot opportunities. You're looking at bears averaging around 150 pounds, but don't be surprised if something in the 300-pound range shows up - Maine grows them big. Everything's included in your package: three square meals a day, comfortable lodging, transportation to and from your hunting sites, and they'll even handle processing your bear if you connect. No surprise fees, no hidden costs - just straight shooting on pricing like you'd expect from a top-rated outfitter.
Maine's dense forests and varied terrain make for challenging but rewarding bear hunting. The baiting method involves strategically placed feeding stations deep in bear country, typically set up weeks in advance to establish regular feeding patterns. Your guide will position you in elevated stands or ground blinds within shooting range of these active sites, usually 25-40 yards depending on terrain and your weapon choice. Trail cameras provide real-time intel on which bears are hitting which baits and when they're most active. If you opt for the hound hunting experience, you're looking at a completely different style of hunt - more mobile, more intense, and requiring good physical conditioning as you'll be moving through thick Maine woods following the pack. The terrain varies from old logging roads to steep ridges covered in thick softwood growth. Weather plays a huge role up here, so come prepared for anything from warm September days to cold October mornings with frost on the stands. Your guides know every ridge, swamp, and game trail in their territory, and they'll use that knowledge to put you in the right spot at the right time.
Maine black bears are the real deal - smart, cautious, and built for these northern woods. During late summer and fall, they're actively feeding to pack on weight for winter, making them more predictable around established food sources. These bears typically range from 125 to 400 pounds, with mature boars often pushing the upper end of that scale. Color phases vary more than you might expect - while most are traditional black, you'll also see chocolate brown, cinnamon, and even blonde bears depending on genetics and region. Bears move most actively in early morning and late afternoon, though a hungry bear might show up anytime. What makes Maine bears special is their wariness - they've learned to survive in country that sees hunting pressure, so when you finally get that shot opportunity, you've earned it. The population here is healthy and well-managed, with hunting seasons timed perfectly to coincide with peak feeding activity before denning. Shot placement is critical with bears due to their thick hide and dense bone structure, so your guides will spend time discussing effective shot angles and what to expect if you connect. A successful Maine bear hunt often comes down to patience, wind awareness, and being ready when opportunity finally presents itself after hours of quiet waiting.
Six days in Maine's bear woods with experienced guides who know how to produce results - that's what separates a real hunting experience from just camping in the woods with a rifle. Northeast Wilderness Outfitters has built their reputation on putting hunters in front of bears, handling all the details that make or break a hunt, and providing the kind of service that keeps hunters coming back year after year. With limited spots available each week and prime fall dates filling up fast, now's the time to secure your tag for next season. Whether you choose the classic baiting approach or the adrenaline rush of hunting with hounds, you're investing in a world-class bear hunting experience that delivers on every level. The combination of proven hunting methods, quality accommodations, and guides who eat, sleep, and breathe bear hunting makes this a customer favorite for serious hunters. Don't spend another season wondering what Maine bear hunting is all about - book your spot and find out why this hunt keeps drawing hunters back to these northern woods year after year.
Maine's black bears are built for survival in our dense hardwood forests and thick cover. Most run 150-200 pounds, though we see plenty of big boars pushing 300+ come fall when they're fattened up on beechnuts and apples. They're creatures of habit, hitting the same feeding areas and travel routes daily. Early fall is prime time - bears are actively feeding before winter, making them predictable around bait sites. The timber country and swamp edges hold the most bears, especially where old logging roads create natural corridors. What makes bear hunting special isn't just the adrenaline rush when a big bruin steps out, but the chess match of patterning their behavior through weeks of scouting. Bears have incredible noses, so here's a tip that's served me well over the years: always hunt with the wind in your face, and don't touch your bait barrel with bare hands.
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