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Mt. Chase Lodge Features
Maine's finest Bear Hunting
The Patten area has long been noted for perhaps the most outstanding
bear hunting opportunities of anywhere in the country. If properly prepared for, the
bear hunt can be a very exciting and rewarding experience for the patient, persistent,
hunter.
Maine has enjoyed a very substantial bear population over the
last 10 to 20 years, making the opportunity to successfully hunt the bruin better
than ever. We employ the method of still hunting over active baiting areas, which
are set up and maintained well before the hunting season for bear begins. Each
hunter is given an active bait area to hunt and is not restricted to any one
spot. Bait sites are located a short distance from a serviceable logging road,
and strenuous walking is not required.
We hunt over thousands of acres encompassing many townships.
Our hunting sites are registered with the landowners, with whom we maintain contractual
hunting agreements.
After a hearty noon time meal, the hunter is driven to his hunting
site in the early afternoon and hunts until dark. Five to six hours on stand
is the normal hunting duration. After the day's hunt is complete, the hunter
is picked up and returns for an appetizing evening meal. Mornings are free to
fish or just relax before the afternoon hunt.
Any rifle in the .30 caliber range is fine for bear hunting,
with most shots within 50 yards. Bow hunters can expect shots within 20 yards.
The hunter should include in his gear a fine mesh head net for
evening, warm trousers, rain gear and gloves, camouflaged hat and outer garments,
and a small flashlight.
Over a 33 year span, our success rate on bagged bears has averaged
30 - 50%. Sightings are considerably higher. It is very possible to see multiple
bears during the course of a week's hunt.
Rates
$1,400 per week plus sales tax, license
fees, and $75 land use fee. Includes all meals and lodging, tree stands or prepared ground
blinds, active bait sites, all transportation, skinning and hide preparation,
cutting of meat, and any other necessary guide services for a complete bear
hunt. $450 non refundable deposit required
Staff gratuities are also additional.
Hunting licenses are available
locally, or may be purchased online at www.state.me.us/ifw/index.html.
Consider our other Hunting Opportunities
SO, GIVE US A CALL !!
WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US !!
Sincerely, Rick Hill - Master guide and outfitter
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