Moosehead Region Winter Guide
Working with a Registered Maine Guide
A Registered Maine Guide is a highly skilled outdoor expert, tapping into generations of expertise passed down through communities and families. Many Maine Guides are locals, with parents and grandparents who were also guides and skilled outdoors people.
For over a century, these expert guides have led visitors through Maine’ s forests, rivers, and mountains, fostering a deep respect for nature. Becoming a Maine Guide requires passing rigorous exams on map reading, wildlife regulations, and emergency preparedness, along with first-aid certification for remote-area emergencies.
Maine Guides specialize in various activities, such as ice fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and more, often pursuing multiple specialties to offer diverse outdoor experiences.
Whether guiding on frozen lakes for ice fishing or navigating through coastal waters, Maine Guides embody resilience and expertise in the face of unpredictable terrain. Their role not only provides adventure but also promotes the conservation of Maine’ s natural beauty, making them trusted ambassadors of the wilderness.
Learn more about Registered Maine Guides