Field Notes
Season forecasts, gear tips and hard-won lessons from Registered Maine Guides, written between trips on the water, in the stand and on the trap line.
Learn How to HuntLatest from the field
Discover why early season scouting in Maine is critical for fall hunting success. Learn what to look for, from deer sign to river levels, and get ahead this year.
Learn How to HuntListen to a quick demonstration of a Bull Moose grunt call. Use this audio reference from Thibodeau Outdoor Adventures to practice your…
The Guide Shack PodcastWhat does a Registered Maine Guide really think? We're pulling back the curtain on Maine hunting, fishing, and trapping in our new…
Learn How To FishDiscover the 5 best spring flies for Maine trout and salmon. This guide from a veteran Maine Guide covers essential patterns like…
Learn How to HuntDiscover why Maine's white-tailed bucks hold antlers late. Learn what it signals about herd health and how this intel impacts your next…
Learn How to HuntLearn how to trap a skunk the right way. Our Maine Guide shows a proven method using a live trap and dark…
Learn How to HuntUnlock the secrets of Maine deer behavior. Learn why observing simple moments, like a buck walking by, is critical for your hunting…
Learn How to HuntDiscover the truth about winter wildlife in Maine. Learn what a skunk in the snow really means and how to read the…
Learn How To FishDon't overspend. Discover the 3 best beginner fly fishing setups for Maine trout, from budget-friendly kits to custom rigs. Start catching fish…
RecreationDiscover the secrets of the pine marten in Maine. Learn its habitat, behavior, and why it's a prized animal for North Woods…
Ready When You Are
Hunting, fishing, trapping and recreation trips across Maine with Registered Maine Guides. Tell us what you are after and we will check the calendar.
