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Hunting outfitters and guides in Maine: coming soon
No outfitters or guides are listed in Maine yet. Listings are added only after a person confirms the license or permit with the agency that issues it.
Be the first listed in Maine
Sun Up Hunts is launching. We list a hunting outfitter or guide only after checking its license or permit with the issuing agency, so this page stays out of search results until Maine has at least 2 verified listings to compare. If you run an outfit in Maine, you can ask to be listed for free; there is also an optional upgraded listing, always labelled Sponsored, that is free for life for the first Founding outfitters.
What you can hunt in Maine
Looking for hunting outfitters in Maine? Start with what the state allows. Below are the game species the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife lists hunting seasons for, grouped by type, from guided whitetail hunts in Maine to black bear and turkey hunts. Species tagged "Draw/permit only" are allocated through a draw, lottery or limited permit rather than an over-the-counter license.
Big game
- White-tailed deer
- MooseDraw/permit only
- Black bear
Turkey
Waterfowl
Upland birds
- Ruffed grouse
- Bobwhite quail
- Pheasant
- Woodcock, snipe, rails
Small game and furbearers
- Snowshoe hare
- Gray squirrel
- Coyote, bobcat, fox, raccoon
Not hunted here:Spruce grouse and Cottontail rabbit.
Sources (checked Oct 2026): MDIFW - Season Dates and Bag Limits; MDIFW - 2026-27 Maine Hunting Seasons (PDF); MDIFW - Moose Permit; MDIFW - Hunting & Trapping.
Seasons, draws and regulations change every year and can differ by unit or zone. Confirm seasons and regulations with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife before you plan or book a hunt. This list is a starting point, not legal advice.
Outfitter and guide licensing in Maine
Not confirmed
Not confirmed. We have not yet researched outfitter and guide licensing for Maine, so we state no requirement. The authority on licensing, seasons and draws is Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
State wildlife agency: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (link checked October 23, 2026). Maine rules change: check with the agency before booking a hunt or operating as a guide.
Before you book any Maine hunt
- Ask for the outfitter's license, registration or permit number and confirm it with the agency before you pay a deposit.
- Get the hunt terms in a written contract: dates, guide-to-hunter ratio, services, what is and is not included, and the refund and cancellation terms.
- Ask which land the hunt is on (private, public, or both) and what permit or access arrangement covers it.
- Ask for recent client references you can phone, and what happens to your meat and trophy.
- Check the state's own hunter-license, tag, draw and hunter-education requirements well ahead of the application dates.
- Ask what happens if conditions or game numbers are poor: no outfitter can guarantee a harvest, and we do not list any that promise one.
Draws and lotteries: Maine draw and application deadlines, with a link to the agency's own page.
Bordering states and region
Maine is in the Northeast region. Hunting outfitters in bordering states:
Browse all 50 states from the home page, or see guided hunts by species.
See also all 50 states and their wildlife agencies, how we verify and the paid-placement disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Are there outfitters listed in Maine yet?
Not yet. Sun Up Hunts is launching, and an outfitter or guide is added only after a person confirms its license or permit with the agency that issues it. When Maine has enough verified listings this page becomes a full comparison.
Who is the authority on hunting in Maine?
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife sets seasons, licenses and rules. Confirm every requirement with the agency before you book or pay a deposit.
I run an outfit in Maine. How do I get listed?
Send a request through the contact form with the topic "Claim or add a listing". A free basic listing and the optional upgraded listing (free for life for the first 25 Founding outfitters) both go through the same license check. Founding outfitters pay nothing.