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The Rewards of being a Maine Guide

May 23, 2025smoyes

I have been a fisherman all of my life, but I didn’t start hunting until I was in my early 20s. It was something I had always wanted to try but never had a chance to pursue. When a couple of friends offered to take me with them on hunts, I jumped at the opportunity! After experiencing that first duck hunt, I knew I wanted more. I quickly signed up for my hunter’s safety classRead more

Maine Moose Hunt: You Have Underestimated Something

May 9, 2020May 23, 2025smoyes

I have been guiding moose in Maine for 5 years and there is one thing I have heard many times. “I didn’t realize how __________ this hunt would be.” Each hunter thinks that they have prepared themselves for a Maine moose hunt but so often they find themselves surprised by some aspect of the hunt. With over 50,000 wishful hunters entering the moose lottery each year, less than 3,000 participants are lucky enough to drawRead more