PPHA BEAR HUNT INFO:
The hunting range is in the following townships T5R14, T5R15, T4R14, T3R12 & T3R13 WELS in the West Branch Region, which can be viewed in the Maine Gazetteer Atlas on pages 49 & 50
A full month of pre-baiting and site preparation has been done before the opening day of the bear season to ensure only the highest quality hunts and plenty of active bait sites are available. All attempts will be made to put each hunter on a bait site that has NOT been used during the current hunting season. The vast wilderness of the area allows for an exceptional amount bears in this range, numerous of these bears being in the 200 – 300+ weight class.
The Hunt will take place starting every afternoon and going into the early evening, allowing you to enjoy the morning for fishing, in our many lakes, ponds and streams or just for sight seeing.
Coyote season is also open during this time for you to take advantage of (NO hunting from our bear sites). Remember there have been wolves reported in this area, so know your target. For rules, regulation, License and permits concerning all hunting contact Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at
http://www.state.me.us/ifw for complete information.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
All bear hunts are for 5 days and 6 nights. You will arrive on a Sunday afternoon and leave Saturday before noon.
A Professional Maine Guide will transport you to and from your bait site every day to assist you and to ensure your safety. The guides will assist you in game care, locating harvested animals along with many of your other needs. A freezer will be available at the camp.
Baits sites will be active and ready to go, complete with Tree Stands and / or Ground Blinds. Tree stands will be set at 12-16 feet high and will be placed 25-60 yards for firearm hunters and within 25 Yards for the archery hunter. Tree stand hunters, a SAFETY HARNESS is REQUIRED for this hunt, please bring one with you. We are also recommending the use of a high powered rifle for a clean kill.
Non-Hunter Rate (accompanied with paid hunt): $500
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT THE LODGE:
* Obtain a 2009 Maine Big Game Hunting License --- Non residence $102.00
* 2009 Maine Black Bear Hunting Permit – Non Residence $67.00 (required for all hunts
* 2009 Archery License –Non Residence $62.00
* Proof of hunter safety course or previous hunting license required to obtain Maine License.
For complete and up to date License information and to buy a license and permit online contact
http://www.state.me.us/ifw * North Maine Woods Road use fee $30.00
Check
http://www.northmainewoods.org for update prices. The pass you need is the one for Commercial Sporting Camp visitors round trip, regardless of length of stay. This pass must stamp and sign by the sporting camp – DON’T FORGET.
* HUNTER ORANGE NOT REQUIRED FOR BEAR HUNTS
I will contact Alden (the guide) with the winners name, but it will be the responsibility of the winner to schedule the hunt. The winner will get Alden contact info.
There may be some limitations as to dates as he continues to book his guide services with other hunters.
