2026 Apprenticeship Program For New Hunting Guides

This program is available to one person per year. 

Criteria

Bear Hunting Guide Apprenticeship, that includes a (5) day over bait hunt.  (SEE Our MaineGuidedHunts.com Website)

1.) Should take "our" 3 day Guide School. Hours of this apprenticeship equal 50 hours (5 Days Baiting and tear down)  about 72 hours assisting guide with clients. Surpassing state testing requirements for field experience.

2.) Must have their own transportation to and from camp and for the 4 days pre-baiting, 1 day after tear down,  meet up with Steve at a Turnpike Park and Ride. (We use our vehicle daily.)

3.) Be available for a minimum of 4 full days of getting sites ready about 10 hours a day or more or less, trail maintenance, stand placement, baiting. loading, unloading, etc. of pre-baiting season actual dates of baiting, to be discussed. (Aug 1 - Aug 30th)

5.) You will need to be in camp Aug 30 - Sept 12 & Sept 13th is tear down day during first (2) weeks of bear hunting over bait to assist and you hunt a bait one week of these two weeks.

6.) Your cost to us of this training program is $1500 (The same price of a bear hunt with us!)

7.)  My hunters & helpers use their own lodging or they use the host lodging at Cedar Mills Farm and Cabins. (Cost of lodging is $40 a day for about 14 days = $560 + taxes and your food cost daily.)  You would be bunking in the Guide House upstairs loft area, it has beds, linens, a full kitchen, hot showers, indoor plumbing.  There's a shared fridge with top freezer, outdoor grille, indoor stove,  etc. Food will be discussed when we are pre-baiting together. Transportation will also be discussed during your hunting on stand days.

8.) Must be focused at all times on ethical behavior, respect clients, be safe, listen to direction from licensed guides, abide by all rules at camp. Always ask Guide if ever unsure! 

It's a great learning opportunity, it's a lot of satisfaction and yes... it's FUN!   If this sounds like something you would like to do?  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!