Guide to Hunting and Fishing

1984/1985

A publication of the Maine Publicity Bureau, Inc C s O t f a ig e a

YEAR ROUND RESORT

DEER BEAR WOODCOCK

SALMON LAKE TROUT BASS

Area abounds in beech ridges, old apple orchards and farms, wood roads, timber slash and small ponds. Deer, bear, small game, partridge, pheasant, and migratory game birds. Join us for our second year of “Bucks Only” (very little hunting pressure). 16 year round housekeeping cottages with screened porches, accom­ modating 2 to 8 persons. Equipped with all modern conveniences. Linen, cooking utensils, electricity, gas and wood furnished. Grocery store adjoin­ ing. Open water and ice fishing. No better salmon, trout, togue or bass grounds on the lake. Canoes, boats, motors, fishing shacks, live bait, tackle, non-resident licenses and T.V. available. Write or call for brochure.

For information and brochures write or call Ray & Fran Nelson Tel. (207) 787-3211 SEBAGO LAKE CAMPS North Sebago, Maine 04029 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 1 The Maine Guide to Hunting and Fishing 1984-1985

Contents: Map of Hunting Regions 13 1984 Hunting Seasons 14 Maine is Trophy Country by Don Werenko 30 Wilderness Fishing by Don Werenko 33 The Gamest Warden by Jon Hunt 37 Taxidermists and Kennels 39 Salt Water Fishing by Barry Gibson 40 Index to Advertisers 44 Accommodations/Guide Service/Supplies Western District 6 Southern District 15 Northern District 24 Eastern District 37

* Advertisers showing this symbol cater to hunters. Advertisers showing this symbol cater to fishermen.

A publication of the Maine Publicity Bureau Inc. in cooperation with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

284 STATE STREET AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333

GLENN H. MANUEL NORMAN TRASK Commissioner Deputy Commissioner

Dear Sportsmen, The great State of Maine has long been famous for the fine outdoor recreational resources it offers - millions of acres of excellent wildlife habitat, and thousands of ponds, lakes, rivers and streams which offer excellent opportunities to “land a lunker.” If you are considering a hunting or fishing trip in Maine, or have already decided to bring your outdoors pursuits to the Pine Tfee State, it is my hope that this booklet will help you to plan, and fulfill, your Maine out­ doors experience. In addition, you should arm yourself with another publication: the appropriate regulations book, which details the general laws and regulations governing hunting or fishing. Companionship, recreation, nature study, self-testing, freedom, anticipation and recollections - all are impor­ tant to hunters and fishermen. I believe it is people who appreciate these intangibles the most - those who im­ mensely enjoy a hunting or fishing experience even if they don’t return with trophies or game to eat - who best represent the ideals of sportsmanship. Welcome to the Maine outdoors. If any representatives of the Fish and Wildlife Department can help, including members of our famous Maine Warden Service, please don’t hesitate to ask. We’re here to serve you. Thank you for choosing the Pine Tfee State. And Good Luck! Sincerely,

Glenn H. Manuel Commissioner MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 3 FISH AND GAME NUMBERS ARE UP A brief look at what Maine has in store for the hunter and fisherman this year. by Don Werenko BEAR The black bear season, starting on September 1, 1984 holds good prospects as there is good bear sign around Jackman. Fish and Game reports northern Somerset County is one of the better places in the state to take a bear. We are looking for another banner year. Last year, Bishop’s game checking station recorded many more bear than the previous season. Some of the locals even took some potentially dangerous bear right in their back yard.

SALMON How’s this for salmon fishing? While fishing Big Wood Lake during the first week in June, Rob LaMagna and his fishing partner out of Enfield, Conn., caught 69 landlocks, the largest being 20 inches. He also boated a beautiful two-pound brookie. Rob reiterated what I tell many people... patience and persistence is the name of the game for these fish.

RABBIT Last year I thought I saw more rabbit than ever. This year I have seen many more. These snowshoe hares multiply like... well... rabbits! There must be plenty of you hunters who want some fantastic hare hunting. Bring a couple of beagles or bassetts to Maine. 4 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING MOOSE The moose population in Northern Maine is growing by leaps and bounds. Maybe they are learning something from the rabbits. Since the moose eat much of the deer browse, and addition to the amount of hunting permits issued would seem in order here. Large, hungry moose just will not mix with other browsers. Care must be taken even while driving in town. One young cow became scared while on a jaunt through our small town and tried to swim the two miles across the lake. Moose do have a built in floatation system in their hollow hair, but another boat and I carefully herded her back in to shore and she ran off into the woods unscathed.

SMALLMOUTH A couple of days ago, one of my boys wanted to get away from trout and salmon and try some smallmouth fishing. We were up at 3 a.m. and drove about 90 miles to a medium-sized pond in central Maine. I thought an approaching front and the would keep the take down but it did not. After throwing virtually my entire tackle box at them, they decided on a Mepps Mino-spin. We had some fun. The largest smallmouth we took was three pounds, but they all were very fat and sassy. An ultra-light rig sure makes fishing fun. Check with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for a specific list of bass lakes in Maine.

DEER The deer sign is at least as good as last year, when we were up 33 percent in kill over the previous season. Largest last year was 260 pounds. Some places still have openings. Check this guide or the Chamber of Commerce for a hunting camp.

(Reprinted from Northeast Woods and Waters) MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 5 6 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING BINGHAM MOTOR IN N Solon Rd., Box 683 WESTERN Bingham, ME 04920 Tel. 207-672-5511 16 modem, spacious units w/two double DISTRICT beds, also 4 kitchenettes w/one bed. In­ dividually controlled heat, full bath w/shower, cable color TV. VCR’s and film rentals also available at motel office. Open all year. Off season rates - December thru May 15 and during October. Cobb’s Pierce Pond Camps A traditional sporting camp operated for 28 years by the Cobb family. Fish for trophy Brook Trout and Landlock­ ed Salmon. Enjoy excellent fly fishing on the Pierce Ponds and many other outlying ponds. Enjoy large secluded area for deer hunting. American plan, in­ dividual cabins, modern conveniences. Boats, motors, guides and licenses available.

Gary and Betty Cobb Summer phone Winter phone North New Portland, Maine 04% 1 628-2819 628-3612

NORTHERN OUTDOORS OUTFITTERS F.O. Box 100 V The Forks, Maine 04985 207-663-4466

Remote Tent Camps or Modern Lodge Deer • Bear • Bobcat • Brush Wolf • Moose Completely packaged hunts by Maine’s largest outfitter. MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING

THE SPORTSMAN’S PARADISE r i R w S E ra a M aine’s Rangeley Lakes Region

Mountain wilderness, a sportsman’s dream, fill IN MAINE'S ed with lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. The WESTERN forest teems with life and the waters with MOUNTAINS salmon and trout. Find boat and motor rentals, a charter flying service, guides, sporting gear, varied accommodations and fine dining, hunt and fish or just discover the lure and the lore. Discover us. deer October 29 to November 24 bear September 1 to November 30 rabbit & partridge October 1 to November 30

ice out to September 30 rivers ice out to September 30 brooks & stream s ice out to August 15

KIP BRUNDAGE

information & reservations RANGELEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Rangeley, Maine 04970-0317HF call 207-864-5364 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING

RANGELEY LAKES ACCOMMODATIONS FOR YOU REGION

MOUNTAIN | fish, hunt & boat: Cy Eastlack Registered Maine Guide VIEW fully-equipped, housekeeping lakeshore cottages. COTTAGES Oquossoc, Maine, Route 17, ON RANGELEY LAKE 04964-0284, 207-864-3416 NORTH CAMPS FISH/HUNT for birds, big & small game ON RANGELEY LAKE 12 modern, housekeeping cottages & American Plan: fireplaces, screened porches, E.B. Gibson. Rangeley. ME 04970, 207-864-2247 boats, motors & canoes to rent.

country suites, bunk units, dining room guide service Paul & Barbara Ellis Rangeley, Maine 04970-0173/207-864-3446

Dave & Becky Van Kleeck, your friends & QUIMBY POND hosts Secluded, comfortable housekeeping camps CAMPS open year round or American Plan. Excellent home cooking Rangeley Region’s served by menu. Guides for hunting & fishing. finest fly fishing Rangeley, Maine 04970-0109 call 207-864-3675

LAKE LODGE home of the L.L. Bean fly-fishing school Where you wouldn’t mind bringing your family along. Cozy cabins, all modern con­ veniences, private lake, tennis, golf nearby, sailing, sandy beaches and lots of good food. 2-bedroom, housekeeping chalets available from ice-oui through November 30. Fishing package from $180 Other packages from $135 per person, double occupancy 4 days/3 nights includes 3 meals daily AAA ★★★ MOBIL GUIDE ★★ Rangeley, Maine 04970-0620FH call 207-864-5501 always open T O W N & L A K E |NT0WN’°NTHELAKE/GU|DES

Motel rooms, kitchenette units, new 2-bed- MOTEL room housekeeping cottages with electric AND HOUSEKEEPING COTTAGES kitchens, dishwasher, fireplaces, wall-to-wall carpets, oil furnaces, color TV. Pets allowed. on the shore of Rangeley Rangeley, Maine 04970-0047 call 207-864-3755

trout & salmon fishing Russell’s of lakes, rivers and streams MOTOR CAMPS ideal for fisherman & vacationist

3A mile from town, reasonable rates Housekeeping cottages on the shore of Rangeley, Maine 04970-0106A Rangeley Lake near popular fishing spots. call 207-864-2204 Boats & launching, hiking, tennis & golf nearby, swimming and outdoor sports.

The ideal American Plan resort for FISHERMEN and vacationers. OPEN WELCOME TO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. Boats and motors available. For color brochure: BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPS Ronald Turmenne, O quossoc, Me. 04964/207-864-3671

THE TERRACES COTTAGES best salmon/trout, boats, motors, docks/$179-$309 weekly, 2-8 persons/10% off May, June, Sept.,- on the shore of Rangeley Lake Oct. 12. Day, $30 up, fully equipped/heated/showers Maine 04970-0065 write or call 207-864-3771 in season * Chris & Trude Murray 207-778-2785 & 516-483-4530 out of season

RANGELEY REGJON GUIDE SERVICE SALMON & TROUT fly fishing, trolling, fly-in _ . „ . .. . „ „ trips and back-in ponds Ray Soriano, Registered Maine Guide & member of Maine Professional Guide PARTRIDGE, WOODCOCK, DEER & BEAR Association EXPERIENCED GUIDES Rangeley, Maine 04970-0019HR, 207-864-5761

ICE-OUT TO SEPTEMBER 30 11 *&/2 m iles off route 4 on South Shore Drive 14 comfortable cabins on shore of Rangeley Mrs. Stephen S. Swain Lake, 41/2 m iles from Rangeley village. All have Rangeley Lakes, Maine sun porches, hot water, electricity & 04970-0562HF/207-864-3657 refrigerator. Boat & m otor rentals. Good fishing & trailer space. 10 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING WILDWOOD CAMPS Box 5060-A Hartland, ME 04943 207-938-4819 Bob Martin & Charlotte Martin On Great Moose Lake, excellent bass, salmon, white perch and pickerel fishing. Modern housekeeping cottages — open May 1st. Boats, motors, canoes, sailboats for rent. June Specials: Hunting Sporting Goods also write for brochure. 223 Main Street, Norway, ME 04268 Tel. 207-743-6602 Winter Address: Topo Maps • Cortland Pro Shop 11508-81st Pl.N. Guns and Ammo • Ftendleton and Woolrich Buy, Sell and Trade • Wigwam Socks and Hats VISA Official Tagging Station MC

SEBAGO BASIN CAMPING Route 302 North Windham Excellent Fishing on Sebago Lake (Salmon - Togue - Bass). Beach & Boat Ramp. Camping Trailers, Boats, Canoes, and Dock Spaces for rent. Call 207-892-4839 Write: Box 178 MF, No. Windham, ME 04062 (grants Krmtpbagn damps RANGELEY’S FINEST

Fly-fishing only for native trout and salmon in virgin Kennebago waters. Reasonable rates. Write for brochure and further information. Reservations advised. P.O. Oquossoc, Maine 04964 Tel Rangeley, Me. 864-3608 or 864-3754 JO and WALTER (Skeet) DAVENPORT, Managers MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 11

CAMP BROOKLINE <- BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009-9502 10 Modern Housekeeping Cottages grouped spaciously in pine grove on sandy, shores of beautiful Highland Lake V* mile from town. All with automatic heat and fireplaces. Aluminum boat provided free with each cottage. Outboard motors and TV available. Excellent fishing, private safe bathing beach and recreational facilities. Electric ranges, refrigerators, water heaters and bathrooms.

Please write for color folder and rates. SAM G ALLTNARI, Owner-Manager Tel. Area Code 207 647-3303

TOWN AND LAKE MOTEL AND HOUSEKEEPING COTTAGES On the Shore of Rangeley Lake Great Landlocked Salmon Fishing Guides - Motel Rooms - Kitchenette Units - New 2 Bedroom Housekeeping Cottages with Electric Kitchens, Dishwasher, Fireplaces, Wall-to-Wall Carpets, Oil Furnaces, Color TV's. Pets Allowed. In Town-on-the-Lake Always Open

Tel. 864-3755 P.O. Box 47, RANGELEY, MAINE 04970 HUNTER COVE CAMPS OPEN YEAR ROUND SPRING FISHING FALL HUNTING Gas ranges • Electric Refrigerators • Screened porches • Continuous hot & cold water • Full Bath • Fireplaces • Heated Cottages • 2-7 Persons Just Off Route 16 On RANGELEY LAKE For Info & Reservations Robert G. Luscomb Hunter Cove Camps Rangeley, ME 04970 (207) 864-3383 12 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING

WE INVITE YOU TO

Hunt & Fish in the Lakes Region

Eleven Lakes for fishing including Sebago Lake, Highland Lake. Moose Pond and Long Lake.

Many fine areas for hunting You will find our hospitality will make your next hunting or fishing vacation an unforgetable experience.

Rose Cottage Guest House Lake House Country 34 North High Street (Rte. 302) Inn & Breakfast Bridgton. Maine 04009 Rte. 35 & 37 207-647-5517 Waterford. ME 04088 207-5834182 or 207-5834070 Hayes True Value Hardware & Auto First & Last Resort - The Ladle 38 Main Street Rte. 302. Bridgton. ME 04009 Bridgton, Maine 04009 207-647-2440 207-647-3342 Arey’s Highland Lake Resort Laurel Lea Lodge & Restaurant Rte. 302. Bridgton. ME 04009 Rte. 302, Bridgton, ME. 04009 207-647-5407 207-647-2440 The Noble House Bed & Breakfast Punkin Valley Inn & Motel 37 Highland Road Rte. 302. Bridgton. ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-2652 207-647-3733

Mountain Side B & B Mountain Road. Box 290 Bridgton, ME 207-647-5091

Write to the: Bridgton Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 236 HF BRIDGTON. ME 04009 For free Lakes Region Brochure MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 13

CANADIAN CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY — PACIFIC 3 RAILWAY 14 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING

MAINE 1984 BIG GAME HUNTING SEASONS Statewide firearms season on deer Maine residents only: Saturday, Oct. 27 All hunters: Oct. 29 - Nov. 24 Antlerless deer restrictions Only deer with a minimum antler length of three (3) inches may be taken in the Southern Zone as follows: 1) Eastern and Western Districts: entire firearms season, in­ cluding residents only day 2) Central District: Oct. 27 - Nov. 17 Special archery season on deer Oct. 1 - Oct. 26 statewide, one deer of either sex Bear season Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 statewide Moose season Oct. 8 - Oct. 13, by permit only HUNTING LAW BOOKS: Available early September

1984 MAINE HUNTING LICENSE FEES Resident HUNTING (16 and older)...... $ 11.00 COMBINATIN HUNTING AND FISHING (16 and older)... 20.00 SUPERSPORT ...... 30.00 JUNIOR HUNTING (10 to 15 years inclusive)...... 3.00 COMBINATION FISHING AND ARCHERY HUNTING (16 and older)...... 20.00 SERVICEMAN COMBINATION HUNTING AND FISHING 7.00 ARCHERY HUNTING (16 and older)...... 11.00 Nonresident Citizen BIG GAME HUNTING (10 and older)...... 73.00 COMBINATION HUNTING AND FISHING (16 and older). 99.00 SMALL GAME HUNTING (16 and older)...... 43.00 JUNIOR SMALL GAME HUNTING (10 to 15 years inclusive) 23.00 ARCHERY HUNTING (16 and older)...... 43.00 Nonresident Alien BIG GAME HUNTING (10 and older)...... 113.00 COMBINATION HUNTING AND FISHING (10 and older). 152.00 SMALL GAME HUNTING (10 and older)...... 58.00 ARCHERY HUNTING (16 and older)...... 58.00 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 15

; ' / 0- JH, SOUTHERN DISTRIST

BASS • BROWN TROUT Shore^ PERCH • PICKEREL ^ *96S£2*KiMdaw-5!i*r^ Fishing Licenses Available Free boat & motor during June Lake front Cottages American Plan Rates Central Dining ON EAST LAKE write for reservations or brochure Box 3460 Oakland, Maine 04963 Rocky Shore Camp (207) 465-2203 Open June 20 — Labor Day

ALDEN CAMPS east lake FAMOUS FOR SMALLMOUTH BASS

AMERICAN PLAN COTTAGES BOATS & MOTORS SPECIAL JUNE RATES ALDEN CAMPS OAKLAND, MAINE 04963 207-465-7703 16 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING

BfacJcwaad Housekeeping Cottages fk) Bass Pickerel Perch In a beautiful forest setting on the shore of 10 mile long Cobbossee Lake — An ideal spot for getting away — Enjoy the excellent fishing on Maine's best bass lake — Boating as well as hiking, canoeing & tennis on our own court — The swimming at our safe sandy beach is ideal for families with children — Sixteen fully equipped cabins of 1 to 5 rooms — Boats & motors for rent — Ten minutes to shopping, restaurants, golf courses, movies, and McDonalds. IDEAL FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN Box 267F, E. Winthrop, Me. 04343 Fred Tew Tel. (207) 395-4171

At the north end of beautiful Belgrade Lake. Good Bass, Salmon, Trout and White Perch fishing. 32 two- to five-room lake shore cot- f tages with open fireplaces, full baths and automatic heat. Fine Maine food. $150 to $170 a week per person. Including all meals. Special family rates. Open May to October. Write for reservations and folder. Bert Mosher, Owner-Mgr. Oakland, Maine 04963

► CLEMENT’S CAMPS Belgrade Lakes Region

8 Housekeeping Cottages located on Long Lake in the Belgrade Chain of Lakes • 2- & 3-Bedroom Cottages completely furnished with towels, linens, dishes, wood stoves, refrigerators, shower and gas range — suitable for 4 to 8 people • Bass, Trout, Salmon, Perch, and Pickerel fishing • Salmon and Trout fishing at its best during May and June Price for 2-Bedroom: $180.00 per week Price for 3-Bedroom: $220.00 per week Boats and motors available for $80.00 per week

Open from ice-out to October 15th

For information write to Sally Downing P.O. Box 382 Belgrade Lakes, Maine 04918 Phone 207-495-3377 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 17 ABENAKIS FISHING CAMPS Dept. MF BELGRADE. MAINE 04917 Andy and Muriel Jancovic, Props. Ideally situated at the mouth of Belgrade Stream • Landlocked salmon 7 miles of stream fishing • Large & small mouth bass Access to Lake Messalonskee • Pickerel Fresh spring water in each cabin • Perch Linens supplied • Fishing licenses available Housekeeping Camps - Swimming - M otors - B oats PHONE (207) 495-2294

CRYSTAL SPRING CAMPS BELGRADE LAKES, MAINE BASS • TROUT • SALMON

Rates include cabin and all meals. Attractive waterfront cabins, central dining room — real home cooking, excellent boats. Johnson motors, guides. June 15 to August 31. Write for folder. HARRY and PATRICIA GERRISH, Tel. (617) 826-2866, Box 125 P, Hanover, Mass. 02339. After June 15, Crystal Spring Camps, Te. Rome, Me., (207) 397-2542.

LAKE COBBOSSEECONTEE

EXCELLENT BASS FISHING

W Boats, Motors, Canoes, Guide. Cabins and Housekeeping Cottages Lakeside Haven Route 2 0 2 Winthrop, Maine 0 4 3 6 4 (207) 395-4466 - Stan & Shirley Amidon

Winter address: 3 0 9 3rd Isle So. Bayonet Point, Florida 3 3 5 6 7 Tel No. (8 1 3 ) 8 6 8 -6 8 7 8 18 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING TWO FAILS CAMPS HUNTING! 50,000 acres of unposted land Deer • Bear • Bobcat • Rabbit • Woodcock • Partridge FISHING: 14 mile long lake, 30 ponds, 15 streams Trout • Salmon • Bass • Perch • Pickerel ACCOMMODATIONS: Cottages by week, month or season, boats, motors Send for color brochure R.F.D. 2, Box 178, G uilford, M aine 04443 (207) 997-3625

CANOES SALES • RENTALS • MANUFACTURING Saco River Canoe has over 100 canoes for leisure family paddling, FISHING, HUNTING, racing, & solo canoeing. We provide personal attention from ex­ perienced canoeists to ensure years of canoeing pleasure. Authorized dealers for Old Town — White — Stowe — Wabash Valley — Mad River and our own factory direct Saco River Canoes. Rentals available by the hour, day, or week • Daily Shuttle Service June thru October Call or Write: W SACO RIVER CANOES 202 Bar Mills, Maine 04004 207-929-5521 Open 7 days a week; June thru October and Mon. thru Fri. in Fall and Winter. Special hours by appoinment.

w DEERING’S SNUG HARBOR CAMPS

On Great Lake in the Belgrade Lakes Region Route #8 — North Belgrade

Good fishing for small or large mouth bass, salmon, trout, pickerel or perch. Electrically heated, accommodations from 2 to 6 persons. If it’s good food and a friendly atmosphere you want — this is the place for you! Fun for the whole family — excellent swimming. Reasonable rates include all meals. No charge for boats. Motors available for rental. May 30 to Labor Day.

Write for information or call 207-465-3005 o r 207-495-3445 Mr. & Mrs. Llewellyn A. Ashland Owners

Hosts: Charlie and Betty Field • Boats - Motors - Guides - Licenses • Phone: 207-796-2324

V MAINE WILDERNESS CANOE V

COMPLETE CANOE OUTFITTERS Vacation center on Pleasant Lake for canoe trips into Washington County Wilderness Waterways and the Grand Chain of Lakes. Wilderness housekeep­ ing cabins and tent sites. Swimming; fishing for salmon, trout and bass. Ex­ cellent hunting for deer, bear and par­ tridge. Open year round. Transportation arranged from Bangor Airport to camp. Maine Wilderness Canoe Basin BOX M, SPRINGFIELD, MAINE 04487 Phone 207 - 989-3636 Ext. 5106

STATE AGENT FOR HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES $ackarii’0 Camps SEBEC LAKE, MAINE 04443

Hunters, Fishermen and Outdoor people Come and have fun at Sebec lake • Grouse hunters - we have plenty of Birds on miles of log roads. • Deer hunters will find great places to hunt along the lake shore and old log roads, miles of woodland. • Moose Hunters, a specialty. Moose camp is located in South Central zone. • Fishermen - salmon fishing hot spots. Six nearby ponds for lake trout and brookies • licenses and boats. • Outdoor people - Housekeeping cottages on the lake shore completely furnished • boats available • excellent swimming • small store on the property. Rates $90.00 per week each person. Call Jerry or Amanda Packard - Tel. 207-997-3300 Packards Cam Mail: RFD #2 G ilford ;&sE 04443 20 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING

Bass — Trout — Salmon — Boats — Motors — Licenses — Guides. Fifteen Log Cabins & Main Lodge located on the shore WOODLAND of Great Lake. Enjoy three meals served to you daily of good home cooking & relaxa­ CAMPS < tion in a family atmosphere. We are locat­ ed on the best fishing grounds that the Bel­ In the beautiful grade Chain of lakes has to offer. Belgrade Lakes Region . Open from May 16 to Sept. 15. of Central Maine ^ Write today for a brochure. • Qocxl Fishing • Good Boats Your host — Betty Grant, Woodland Camps, • Good Food • Good Accomodations P.O. Box 445, Belgrade Lakes, Maine 04918. • Good People • Good Times Tel. 207-495-3359 After May 15th 207-495- 2251.

H o V L E Y ’S MOTEL • OWN CONTROLLED HEAT & AIR COND. • EFFICIENCIES • FULL BATHS - MASSAGE SHOWERS • LUXURY LIVING AT BUDGET PRICES In the Heart of Deer Hunting Country. Maine’s Famous Dixmont and St. Alban’s Mountain Hunting Region 10 Minutes Away. Win the Largest Deer Award. First Deer of the Year Name Plaque Displayed in Office. Adjoining Rooms — 1, 2, & 3 double beds. Special Hunter’s Breakfast. 220 acres of private hunting grounds available. Security guarded game station. Maine’s best fishing nearby. Satellite color TV • Playboy HBO • Whirlpool Boby Spa • Barbecue Facilities • Golf Course • Lawn Games • Public Tennis Court Nearby • Heated Pool • VISA • Mastercard • American Express.

For Reservations Call: 2 0 7 - 368-4311 NEWPORT — AT I-95 EXIT 39 - NEWPORT-DEXTER EXITS JOT. 2-7-11-100 25 Minutes from Bangor & Waterville

MODERN LUXURY IN THE MAINE WOODS

Downeast Home Cooking — Lakefront Cabins — M.A.P. — Breakfast Drive of Fly — and Dinner Included May — October Enjoy salmon, lake trout, and bass fishing, Grand Lake Stream bird hunting, boating, canoeing, hiking, Maine photography, swimming, guides and cook- outs, or just plain relaxing. (207) 796-5575 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 21

Wildwind Lodge and Camps offers peace and relaxation all four seasons. Located on the shore of Mooselookmeguntic Lake (the largest of the Rangeley Lakes) and just below Bald Mountain a myriad of activities are available for enjoyment or you can just sit on the porch and listen to the loons and watch an occasional moose stroll across the lawn. Whatever your pleasure you can be assured the beautiful lakes, streams, and mountains in this Rural Western Maine Retreat will cap­ ture your imagination and thrill your heart. All cottages have a panoramic view of the lake and the mountains beyond.

SALMON, BROOK TROUT, HUNTING, AND MORE!!

For information please call or write: (207) 864-3845, RO. Box 254, Oquossoc, ME 04964-0254 22 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING

OF BELGRADE LAKES, MAINE Located on an island, crossed by the Belgrade Lakes - Mount Ver­ non Road, on Long Pond of the famous Belgrade lakes. Twelve completely furnished modern, attractive cottages in a beautiful pine setting. All on the shore front with State approved gas space heaters. Hot showers. In the Community Building on cool even­ ings, you will enjoy the huge open fireplace. In the Dining Room, the best of home-cooked food is served in abundance three times daily. There is also a sun deck over the water. Swim in pure clear water. New constructed large recreation room with regulation sized Pool Tables, ping-pong table, card tables and dart games. Bass, Trout, Salmon, Perch and Pickerel fishing. Salmon and Trout fishing at its best In May & June. Bass fishing at its best in June & September.

In twelve-mile Long Pond, the angler can fish from spring until fall and throughout the season, due to careful stocking.

Boats, Motors, Mixed Gasoline, Bait, Fishing Licenses and Fishing Equipment may I be ob­ 1 .Tl'l "III tained at the Camp. Everything necessary for a fine vacation is available at the camp. The boats are all 14 ft ALUMACRAFT and rent for $9.00 per day. The late model engines are either Johnson or Evinrude and rent as follows: 6 H.P. $16.00 7V2 H.P. $18.00 10 H.P. $21.00 15 H.P. $24.00 These rates include boat. The picturesque village of Belgrade lakes is easily accessibly by car or boat. Fine golf courses in Waterville and Augusta. Accommodations are for to six persons per cottage and rates are: Adults Daily Weekly Per Day after 1st Week m I

Single Occupancy (one person) $37.00 $252.00 $36.00 i Double Occupancy (one bed) $36.00 $245.00 $35.00 Twin Occupancy (two beds) $37.00 $252.00 $36.00 Children, 1-2 yrs. $9.00; 3-5 yrs. $15.00; 6-7 yrs. $20.00; 8-10 yrs. $21.00 11 to and including 12 yrs. $22.00 All rates, plus sales tax are per person and include cottage and all meals. Reservations necessary — Deposit of $25.00 per person when confirmed. Member: We will do everything possi­ ble to make your stay a vaca­ V tion long to be remembered.

Maine Publicity For further information or = Bureau reservations, please write or 5 call: Waterville Horatio & Valerie Castle Chamber of CASTLE ISLAND CAMPS Commerce Box 70, Belgrade Lakes, Maine 04918 Belgrade Lakes Tel. Area Code (207)495-3312 Chamber of SEASON MAY 1st TO Commerce SEPTEMBER 15th Winter address: (Oct. thru Mid-April) Belgrade Lakes Horatio A. Castle Region 815 Francis St. West Palm Beach, Florida 33405 Tel. Area Code (305)831 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 23

Excellent hunting, trophy fishing, professional guides, ice fishing, snowmobiling, alpine ski­ ing, Sugarloaf USA nearby and floatplane land­ ing — a sportsman’s Shangri-La. information & Brochure: Embden Resorts, Inc. P.O. Box 189, North Anson, ME 04958 (207) 566-5301 24 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING Rockwood — Maine Moosehead Lake Region

Fish For Hunt For Trophy

LAND LOCKED SALMON WHITE TAIL DEER LAKE TROUT BLACK BEAR BROOK TROUT UPLAND GAME For more information, please write: The Moosehead Vacation and Sportsmen's Association P.O. Box F-H Rockwood, Maine 04478 (207) 534-7300 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 25

OLD MILL MAYNARDS CABINS CAMPGROUND ROCKWOOD, ME 04478 AND CABINS Tel. 207-534-7703 on Moosehead Lake One of the few places in the Moosehead Area that serves all home ♦Complete shorefront cottages cooked meals, while you fish for ♦Spacious RV an d Tent sites trophy salmon and togue or hunt ♦Excellent Docking and Launching facilities trophy deer. ♦Motor Boat and Canoe Rental One reasonable rate includes cabin Please write or call for more information and meals. about us and our area: P.O. Box 198-FH Colored brochure on request. Rockwood, ME 04478 Tel. 207-534-7333

Moose Moosehead -ROCKWOOD COTTAGES jc River Lake LINCOLN’S CAMPS “On the shore of Moosehead Lake” MODERN HOUSEKEEPING CABINS Enjoy Maine’s best fishing for LANDLOCK­ BOATS • TACKLE • BAIT ED SALMON, TOGUE & BROOK TROUT. Open May 1st for the Spring Salmon Run HUNT TROPHY WHITE TAIL, BLACK BEAR, GROUSE. with great fishing thru September. COMFORTABLE HOUSEKEEPING COTTAGES October - Upland Game, Waterfowl and Bear. November - Deer Season. Denny & Patty Russo For Further Information Boat • Motor Rentals • Bait LINCOLN S CAMPS MPB Licenses • Guides • Dock P.O. Box 295 Rockwood, ME 04478 Box 176F, Rockwood, ME 04478 Tel: 207/534-7741 207-534-7725 Wilderness Lodge and Cottages Fish for; “On Beautiful Plentiful Salmon Moosehead Brook Trout or SUNDOWN CABINS Lake” Lake Trout ON MOOSEHEAD LAKE Hunting for; Prime Whitetail Deer, • Six Shorefront Cottages Bear or Upland Bird. • 1, 2 or 3 Bedroom Units • Open Year Round for: “And Relax in your Cozy Log Cabin • Fishing - Vacationing - Hunting on the Shore of Moosehead Lake” • Ice Fishing - Snowmobiling - Skiing Your hosts - Patrick & Shirley Dubord Tel. 207-534-7712 P.O. Box 117 FG Rockwood, ME 04478 Steve & Pam Rich 207-534-7357 P.O. Box 8MG Rockwood, ME 04478 26 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING

MODERN, FULLY EQUIPPED WATERFRONT HOUSEKEEPING COTTAGES, BOATS and THE BIRCHES MOTORS, DOCKING, GAS and OIL. ON MOOSEHEAD LAKE A Four Season Resort GRAY Log cabins and lodge directly on Moosehead Lake. Housekeeping and American Plan. GHOST Guide service. Marina. Fish for salmon, togue (lake trout) and brook trout. Family vacations. NORTH COUNTRY OUTFITTERS CAMPS Canoe and raft trip outfitting in the ON MOOSE RIVER Moosehead-AUagash-St. John Regions. In the Moosehead Lake Region Canoes, food, equipment, transportation and Named after the most used fishing fly in the area. guides. Raft the Kennebec and Penobscot ROCKWOOD, MAINE 04478 Rivers. For brochures write: BOX 35 “The Birches” P.O. Box 81-F PHONE: (207) 534-7362 Rockwood. Maine 04478 (207) 534-7305

:L/ ' Gam**.----> MT. KINEO CABINS ; CamporoundT) On Moosehead Lake l t at Rockwood Rustic Campground and housekeeping camps, Eight Waterfront Housekeeping Cabins nestled in the woods on the shore of Brassua Lake, the Moosehead region. Panoramic view of moun­ Hot Showers tains and lake from your campsite or camp porch. Boat & Motor Rentals Fish by boat on Brassua Lake for Brook trout or take a five m inute walk to fam ous Moose River to fly fish Milon & Peggy Fuller for Brook trout and Landlocked salmon. Tel. 207-534-7744 Boat Rentals P.O. Box 115, White Water Raft Outfitters Rockwood, ME 04478 Box 147, Rockwood, ME 04478 Tel. 207-534-7328

MOOSEHEAD, MAINE 04442 UM&m.ON MOOSEHEAD LAKE Located at the world famous EAST OUTLET on Moosehead Lake Headwaters of the Kennebec River A village of fully equipped housekeeping cottages for 2 to 20 in the North woods of Maine A landmark since 1865 — Open Year Round New owners: Wayne & Shan Snell Tel. (207) 695-2549 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 27

WHITTENS’ MOOSEHEAD Moosehead Inn On Moosehead Lake Tel. 207-534-7778 MARINA Rockwood, ME 04478 Boat Rentals 14 thru 21 feet A Four Season Inn Inboard and Outboard Motor Repairs • Attention - Snowmobile Repairs Hunters-FIshermen-Smowmobilers Special Package Plan Rates P.O. Box 112 Home of “The Corner Pocket” Rockwood, Maine 04478 Pub & Games Your Home Away from Home - Write for Brochure or call 207-534-7778 2 0 7 5 3 4 -7 7 8 5 or 7337 Nights.

Q g Z K D N- MANDALIE § 5 ON THE SHORE □c 52. < h- li l O OF MOOSEHEAD Munster’s Tackle Shop > W Z on Moose River in Rockwood, ME 04478 HI Q. WE HAVE AVAILABLE O 200 yards past Moose River Bridge Ice Shower Non-resident Licenses — Live Bait Laundry Room Boat and Canoe Rentals Crawlers — Hand Tied Flies M h p p Hunting Fishing Licenses Tackle — Everything for Fishing Ice House Rentals Macrame Lessons OPEN DAILY 6 AM TO 7 PM iJg Swimming Area Gas and Oil May 1 - Sept. 30 Dock Your Hosts: Sparky and Jane Graham Tel. 207-534-7381

P.O. BOX 187-P, ROCKWOOD, MAINE 04478 ABNAKI CAMPS Housekeeping cottages on Moosehead Lake A private off highway setting. Walking distance to store and post office. Boats, Motors, and Canoes available. Write or Phone for Brochure. P.O. Box 6 Rockwood, Maine 04478 Season: ICE OUT Phone 207-534-7318 To 30 Sept. 28 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING

GREAT FISHING FOLSOM’S IN THE MOOSEHEAD AIR SERVICE, INC. LAKE REGION Greenville, Maine 04441 Fly-in Canoe Parties Trophy Deer & Bear Fly-in Hunting and Fishing Camps Trophy landlocked salmon lake trout and brook trout CANOE RENTALS Lakes — Ponds — Streams $12.00 per day with jackets for more info and brochures 15-18 foot canoes available IV2 hour forest patrol flight over The Moosehead Lake Region north Maine woods Chamber of Commerce $25.00 per person B ox 581-FH Greenville, Me. 04441 Tel. (207) 695-2821 Sanders Store MOOSEHEAD LAKE, GREENVILLE, ME. MOOSEHEAD’S OLD COUNTRY STORE 207-695-2247 Established 1857 CALL US For General Information on

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RUSSELL POND CAMPS ^ Currier’s Flying Service, inc. V Fly Fishing Only for native brook trout, y T Greenville Jet., Maine 207-695-2778 Only cabins on the pond. All types of fishing waters available within easy travel ing distance Boats, Motors & Canoes

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•Member of the Maine Professional Guides Association For more information Please write to: Complete Charter Service • Fly-in Canoe & Raft BOB LAWRENCE B0X Trips • Fly-in Hunting & Fishing Trips • Boats & REG. MAINE GUIDE ROCKWOOD, ME 04478 207-695-3707 Canoes available on remote ponds • Scenic Tours V Bosebuck Mountain Camps ON AZISCOOS LAKE • WILSONS MILLS, MAINE 04293 * Enjoy Maine’s vast western mountain region while hunting grouse or white tail deer. Fish for native brook trout or salmon in either of two lakes or 16 miles of rivers. Private access to over 200,000 acres of wilderness assures you of secluded hunting and fishing. Three home cooked meals served daily in our dining room. We pride ourselves in looking after our guests needs. Fishing: Ice out to Sept. 30 For brochure call or write: Hunting: Oct. for Grouse Tom & Susan Rideout Nov. for Deer Box MPB Summer family vacation rates Wilsons Mills, ME 04293 and fishing package rates. (207) 243-2945

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MAINE IS TROPHY COUNTRY by Don Werenko Maine is noted country wide for its great hunting. There are black bear... occasionally reaching trophy size; white tail deer... many reaching world trophy class; some of the best ruffed grouse hunting in the country; snowshoe hare; some great waterfowl shooting, and of course, the eastern coyote, a very underhunted trophy. When hunting season arrives, I find myself suddenly confronted with several choices to make regarding what species I intend to concentrate on this year. For instance... a friend of mine, Dan Hersey of Maine Guide Taxidermy came by recently to skin a black bear which had been shot the night before. It was to be made into a full mount. Anyway, while skinning the bear, we got to talking about doing some water- fowl shooting. One thing led to another and the very next morning we were headed across the lake in my boat towards a couple of coves and inlets that I knew would hold ducks. The first duck we saw, a Scaup, would end up as a mount in Dan’s shop. Unfortunately, rain would force us in (we were very unprepared), but not before we raised some more Scaup, a large black and some Mallards. MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 31 In the afternoon, while I was guiding for bear hunters, Dan went into the woods and returned with a large male grouse. Keep in mind that this was in a 24-hour period. Black bear hunting, water- fowl shooting and grouse hunting. One of the most difficult and under-hunted animals is the eastern coyote. Electronic calls, a crack shot and being in the right place are all necessary to bringing this trophy home. And there is no closed season in Maine. Lest you scoff at the coyote, a good coyote coat will cost upwards of $3,000 off the rack. The snowshoe hare season is five months long. I have seen hare taken in the six pound range. That is a meal for most families. In 1981, the largest deer taken in the state was from the Jackman area — a field dressed 276-pounder. Last season, the largest taken in Jackman weighed 262 pounds. In the northern zone, usually around 15 percent of the total buck taken will weigh in more than 200 pounds. All things considered, Maine has alot to offer the hunter. Whatever your fancy - deer, bear, grouse, hare, or coyote - there’s plenty for everyone so don’t let another season go by without a hunting trip to Maine.

(Reprinted from Northeast Woods and Waters) 32 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING “TROPHY BUCKS” Deer Hunter - Hunt the Telos Chesuncook Lakes area, from... South Branch “ Millinocke Lake Camps Lake Ca” SEBOEIS, ME 04484 American Plan or Housekeeping Phone 732-3446 reasonable rates — easy access Winter (207) 738-2022 Baxter Park Road P.O. Box 34 Millinocket, ME 04462 (207) 723-5700 or 5092 HARDSCRABBLE wilderness cabins and LODGE A FOUR SEASON WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE Nestled in the mountains of Northwestern Maine, HARD­ SCRABBLE is the only lodge located on beautiful, secluded Spencer Lake. The area offers a variety of hunting terrain. HUNTING: Grouse, Snowshoe Hare, Deer and Bear. CANOEING - HIKING • RELAXING WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY • ICE FISHING CROSS COUNTRY SKIING - SNOWMOBILING Specializing in bass fishing, deer LOG CABIN LODGING HOUSEKEEPING RATES Delicious Homestyle Cooking AVAILABLE hunting, or just relaxing on one of Marty and Ruth Godra the secluded sand beaches in the Box 12 P, Jackman, ME 04945 heart of the Maine wilderness on Tel. 207-243-2946 between 4 & 7 p.m.' Access by 15 mile gravel road or by float plane. South Branch Lake. MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 33 MAINE - WILDERNESS FISHING AT YOUR DOORSTEP by Don Werenko When was the last time you had a lake or stream to fish all to yourself? Have you ever had a lake to yourself? I have fished many areas of the country and there were very few time I was the only angler on the lake. Some streams it was literally shoulder to shoulder. Several times I float-fished a couple of relatively inaccessable rivers and those were the times I enjoyed the solitude and communion with nature. (I also caught some nice fish.) One day last summer, one of my sons and I put our boat on my Jeep, loaded in the equipment and headed for a small pond to fly fish for native brook trout. Once in the woods, we forded a stream and drove two miles to the pond. We fished three hours and caught several small natives and had a few rises from some large trout, but did not hook any. Our only company was two beaver, a heron, several ducks, a moose and a black bear, who came for a drink. All this within six miles of home. Maine has countless lakes and ponds awaiting the adventuresome angler. While scouting some of these areas, there were times I did not see a soul for days on end. The great majority are accessible by regular vehicle, 4-wheel drive or a short hike through the woods, Some have a healthy population of native brook trout. DEER RUN SPORTING CAMPS ON LAKE MOLUNKUS Open May to December For Hunting & Fishing Ideal for Family Summer Vacation • Fall Hunting for Sports • Housekeeping Cabins • Hot Showers • Large Dining Room • Rec. Hall • Boats, Motors and Canoes available for Lake • River and Stream Fishing • Seaplane Service for Fishing • Sight-seeing • Overnignt Hunting Trips. ^ Write for brochure Summer call Lake Molunkus Seaplane Base Winter call 207-765-3900 E. McGovern, P.O. Kingman, ME 04451 516-423-5140

— TROPHY GAME — • BEAR - Sept. - Oct. - Nov. DEER - Oct. with Bow Nov. Deer with Rifle • COYOTE - Open All Year • GROUSE - Oct. - Nov. • FISHING - Trout, Salmon, Bass, Pickerel May Thru Sept. (Ice Fishing-Jan.-Feb.-Mar.) • Moose - By Permit Only BEAR CREEK GUIDE SERVICE & LODGE JOHN H. SCHMIDT 1-207-463-2662 Registered Maine Guide Box 288 Island Falls, Maine 04747 34 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING Notice I said native, not stocked. Many are good sized. Unfortunately, the days of eight-pound brookies are long past, but a 14-15 inch native is a nice fish. I know of one pond where two-three pound brookies are caught with some regularity. Also, a couple of large lakes with some hefty salmon and togue that may only see two dozen fishermen all season. I have seen some small streams back in the woods so thick with fish they look to be stunted. Naturally, this is not the case in all areas of Maine but many places are vastly underfished. I have found that eight out of ten anglers will not go that extra 20 minutes or that extra mile to get to these areas. I am at a loss to explain why. To me, landing a big fish is a a bonus. I just enjoy ‘being back in there’. There are some good fishing lakes easily accessible from Maine towns but many are off the beaten path. Some are general law, some are fly fishing only. If you’re ever in doubt, ask a warden. But don’t leave the state until you have experienced the unequaled pleasure of wilderness fishing on a secluded pond or lake.

(Reprinted from Northeast Woods and Waters) MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 35

JACKMAN-MOOSE RIVER REGION Your Four Season Recreation Area

JACKMAN-MOOSE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. BOX 368 JACKMAN, MAINE 04945

w SALLY MTN. CABINS IN THE “SWITZERLAND OF MAINE” Large Housekeeping Cabins — All Modern Conveniences — Even TV — On the shore of beautiful Bigwood Lake — Exciting Canada 18 miles. Salmon - Lake Trout - Native Brook Trout Over 30 Wilderness Lakes & Ponds - Miles of Sparkling Streams Excellent Fall Hunting for Deer, Bear, Moose, Coyote & Grouse. Guide Service Available Low Rates Boats, Canoes, Bait, Licenses, Gifts, Maps Jim & Marilyn Hegarty — Sally Mtn. Cabins Box 50 X, Jackman, Maine 04945 — Tel. 207-668-5621

HUNTING AT ITS BEST HUNTING-FISHING Great Hunting & Fishing Maine’s Famous Northern Zone Great Accommodations Great Food • Modern Housekeeping Guide Service Camps • Ruffed Grouse • Woodcock • Lake Front on ^ • Whitetail Deer Big Wood Lake ^ • Coyote • Boats, Motors, Beach Hillcrest Motel • Salmon and Jackman, Maine Native Trout Come up to where the country • Trophy Deer, Grouse, is vast and the game is plenti­ Hare and Coyote ful — hunt and relax! Tel: 207/668-2721 • Black Bear Hunts or write: Don Werenko, Reg. Maine Guide Hillcrest Motel Route 201 Jackman, Maine 04945 Major Credit Jackman Station, Maine 04945 Cards Accepted 207-668-5931 36 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING

Black Bear Hunts WHEATON’S MAY • JUNE • SEPT. • OCT. LODGE and CAMPS • Flsh«Salmon*Togue*Brook Trout-Aprll thru Sept. Flshin’ . . . not Wlshin’ Your rustic log cabin overlooks the mountains from the shore of Beautiful Long Lake. We are Spednlc and East Grand Lakes offer you the na­ nestled in the w ilderness and own 1/i m ile o f shore tion’s best SMALLMOUTH BASS and LAND­ frontage, with a rustic lodge w/Lounge. You'll hunt LOCKED SALMON fishing. Excellent homecooked with Jack Hegarty, one of Maine’s top professional meals served In our central dining room. Your guides. private cottage on the lake. Five minute walk to New Brunswick border. Boats, motors, guides. Jack Hegarty Sr., Reg. Guide Write us or telephone for more Information. The Last Resort Lodge & Cabins Dale and Jana Wheaton Long Lake Box 1265 H & F Forest City, Maine 04413 Jackman, ME 04945 (207) 448-7723 W Tel. 207-668-5091 In winter (207) 843-5732 S cotty’s Flying • Hunt northern Maine. • Tenting. • Fly-in to isolated • Cabins and sporting Service lakes and ponds. lodges available. • Accessible only by • Also — deer, bear, floatplane. moose, partridge. Shin Pond Patten, Maine 04765 (207) 528-2626 or 528-2528 A YEAR ROUND SPORTING FACILITY FALL HUNTING - Packages for Bear, Deer, Moose and Birds. WINTER SPORTS - Ice Fishing at the door, Snowmobiling, Cross-Country Skiing, Maintained Trails, Equipment Rentals Available. SPRING FISHING - Trout, Salmon, Bass and Togue, ask about our VIP Trips. SUMMER FAMILY VACATIONS - American Plan or House­ keeping. For information and reservations call or write. MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 37 THE GAMEST WARDEN by Jon Hunt Once in a while a hunting story comes along that is so good it must be pass­ ed along. Although this story did not take place in Maine it is one that should be shared for the hearty laughter it will bring and the lesson to be learned by all would be poachers.

THE STORY CONCERNS a classic in the poacher versus protector series. Pearly Britt, a South Carolina conservationist from Mullins, says he was checking duck hunters along the Little Pee Dee River in Marion County back in December. Britt says he passed by a well-known duck hunting spot and took note of the number of cars and trucks parked along the road. He stopped to check it out. “It was late in the afternoon and I thought rather than going all the way down to the water to ckeck the hunters I’d just go about halfway down and stop ’em when they came out. Goodness, you wouldn’t believe all the shooting that went on while I was waiting,” recalled Britt. The warden remembers hearing a lot of shooting and figuring the hunters were taking well over their limit of five ducks or were missing a lot of ducks.

SOUTHMEADOW FRENCHMANS BAY Enjoy these comfortable housekeeping cottages on Boyden Lake, Perry, the BOATING COMPANY friendly, informal atmosphere, the Municipal Pier Bar Harbor wilderness quality of two miles of privately owned shorefront. Excellent Deep Sea Fishing fishing, swimming. Boats to rent. Five 6/29/85-9/1/85 miles from coast and salt water fishing. 2 trips daily 8 A.M. & 1:30 P.M. 4/2 hours Rates on request. $14.00 Per Person Alice and Ralph Otis 5/25/85-6/28/85 and 9/2/85-10/6/85 Winter: (207) 853-2322 1 trip daily 9 A.M. 4/2 hours Perry, Me. 04667 $14.00 Per Person Summer: (207) 726-4259 Also sightseeing and sailing. Perry, Me. 04667 Tel. (207) 288-5741

"THIRTY YEARS AT THESAME FISHING HOLE" POCOMOONSHINE LAKE LODGES Four connected scenic lakes of productive, fishing waters located in Washington County

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Fully Equipped Housekeeping Cabins — Boats - Motors - Guides - Licenses GENE MORIARTY BOX 1617 RR 1 Tel. 207-454-2310 ALEXANDER, MAINE 04694 38 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING He figured the ducks were falling. He says he recognized the cars and trucks as those belonging to boys he’d grown up with and he knew what good marksmen they were. One hunter finally came up the trail... but with only two ducks. Britt check­ ed him and then let him go, but nobody else emerged from the area. Displaying true law enforcement cunning Britt figured the hunters had learned he was waiting... he decided to leave... and return quietly later. He hid his car upon return and crouched beside the trail. “After about an hour this oF boy who was wearing only a tee shirt, despite the cold, came jogging up the path!’ recalled Pearly. “I guessed he was dressed that way as a means of identification, so I set tight. He stood by the road a few minutes and waited. Meanwhile I could hear some other men murmuring in the pitch darkness a little further back down the trail. “Finally, this pickup drove by and a passenger in it gave a signal. The feller in the tee shirt yelled, All right, let’s go boys!’ “I’ll swear it sounded like a herd of cattle coming out of those woods. Three more men run by me a-flying. I hadn’t planned what I’d do or anything, but for some reason I just instinctively jumped out of my hiding place as they passed and started running along with them. “They never noticed a thing might be wrong and when they piled into the bed of that pickup and lay down I got right in with ’em. I was almost on top of one feller and I could feel the bulk of the ducks through his hunting coat. The men still didn’t notice that they’d been joined by somebody extra. “I whispered to this fellow I was laying against and said, ‘how many have you got? He said. ‘I think seven, but a couple of you other boys might have me beat.” “We drove on another mile or two, then one of the others spoke up and said, “Boys, damned if we didn’t come within a hair of getting caught!” “I figured now would be as good as anytime to let ’em know I was there, so I said, ‘Boys, you’ve come closer than that. You are caught!’ “Somebody flashed a light in my face and you wouldn’t believe the gasping and hollering!’ “Lord Gawdamight they’s a game warden back here’ they all yelled at once. The truck driver must’ve figured that they meant chasing ’em in a car, ’cause he speeded up to about 90 miles an hour and I thought sure he’d wreck and kill us all. They beat on the top of the cab and got him slowed down, yelling, ‘We don’t mean chasing us, dammit, we mean Pearly Britt is right here in the truck with us!

THE CAPTURER and the captured road on in silence toward Mullins for a while until the shock wore off and one of Pearly’s best friends managed to speak. “Pearly, how in the hell did you get in this pickup? We sat down there in them durned woods and froze our butts off for two hours planning a foolproof getaway. Then you end up in the truck!’ The capture cost the hunters $100 apiece. “One of ’em claimed he wouldn’t have missed being in on it for a thousand dollars!’ recalls Pearly. “He said the look on his cronies faces when the light hit me was worth that amount alone!’ MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 39

> Open 9-9 7 Days TRIUMPHANT Year KENNELS Round AKC BRITTANYS Breeding quality grouse and woodcock dogs. M00SEHEAD Puppies, started dogs, proven stud service available at all times. TAXIDERMY (Finest Kind) Linda & Joe Pearson 20 Miles North of Skowhegan R FD #2, Box 265 Take Rt 154 off Rt 150 at Harmony Lubec, Maine 04652 Village — Stop in any time. 207-733-2824 DICK OSBORNE Taxidermist Creative Maine Taxidermy Stop, see, and co m p a re our work b efore you get your trophy. Con­ veniently located for north and southbound hunters, 5 miles north of Exit 3 Maine Turnpike on Rt. 35. Write or stop by for in­ structions on trophy care. RFD 1, Box 2092, Kennebunk, Maine 04043. Rock Agostino-Anne Gorham, taxidermists. ( 2 0 7 ) 4 9 9 - 2 6 8 0

unnyside %J arm A. K. C. R e g is te re d LABRADOR RETRIEVERS Show, Breeding, Hunting, Pets Frank & Jackie Dunber Bucksport, Maine 04416 207 - 469-2667 Chocolates our Speciality for 10 years 40 MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING SALT WATER FISHING by Barry Gibson Maine’s 2500-or-so miles of coastline offer some of the best salt water fishing in the country. The rocky shoreline, interspersed with rivers and occa­ sional beaches, combines with the rugged sea floor to provide a perfect habitat for dozens of game and food species. The cold, clear water is arguable the cleanest in the U.S., and virtually all fish taken provide excellent table fare. One of the reasons Maine’s coastal angling is so productive is that fishing pressure is much lighter here than it is in many other states, mainly because you won’t find “glamor” species such as marlin and sailfish. Maine’s best fishing, by and large, is for “meat and potatoes” varieties, although there are plenty of top-rated gamesters prowling the waters, many of record proportions. Opportunities for visiting anglers can be broken down into three basic categories: deep-sea fishing on party or charter boat, fishing by private boat, or fishing from shore. No license of any kind is needed to fish salt water.

DEEP-SEA FISHING Modern, well-equipped party and charter boats can be found in almost all the major harbors along the coast. Party boats, or “head boats” as they’re sometimes called, range from about 40 to 65 feet and can carry from 20 to 50 or more passengers. These vessels usually sail on a daily schedule (half-day or full-day trips) from June to September, and most run additional weekend trips in spring and fall. In most cases all you need to do is call ahead and make a reservation, although sometimes you can simply show up a half-hour before sailing time and buy a ticket. All Maine skippers, however, suggest advance reservations (even if it’s only a day or two ahead) so that you won’t be disap­ pointed. Weekend days can be particularly busy. The main target for party boats is the wide variety of bottom fish that can be found from a mile or two from shore out to 20 miles or so. Cod are the most common catch, and range from a few pounds all the way up to the occa­ sional 70-pounder. Average size in recent years has been 5 to 25 pounds, but there are certainly enough 40-plus pounders brought in over the rails each season to keep things interesting. Pollock are among the gamest of deep-sea species in Maine, and action can be fast and furious when a school is encountered. These sleek, silver-gray bat­ tlers normally run from 15 to 35 pounds when encountered in the open ocean, and are hard fighters all the way to the boat. The haddock, which generally runs from 2 to 10 pounds, is the perennial party boat prize, primarily for its unsurpassed table qualities. They’re easily identified by their single, dark lateral stripe and oversized eye, which the fish needs to find food along the bottom in deep water. Other species commonly taken include the cusk, a muscular dweller of rocky bottoms weighing 5 to 15 pounds, and which makes an excellent ingre­ dient for a good old-fashioned New England fish chowder. Hake, another tas­ ty species, are occasionally taken in excess of 30 pounds. The wolffish, despite MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING 41 its fierce appearance, is an occasional catch as is the cunner, winter flounder, a variety of sculpins and sea robins, mackerel, and a dozen others. If you’re really lucky you’ll tie into a halibut, the ultimate deep-sea trophy. These huge members of the flounder clan sometimes weigh in excess of 200 pounds and are as valuable commercially as they are delicious when steaked and broiled. Party boats furnish each customer with a rod and reel, bait or chrome- plated jig — and plenty of good advice. Deckhands will cheerfully instruct you as to the best techniques and how to use the tackle. You don’t need to know how to fish, or to bring any equipment of your own, to enjoy a day of party boat fishing. Prices range from $25 to $35 per person for a full day, $15 to $20 for a half day, aboard most boats. Charter boats are also available in most harbors. These vessels are usually 24 to 40 feet in length, and they’ll accommodate up to six people; sometimes more. All are run by fully licensed captains, and in many instances these boats will have an extensive array of electronics and a wide selection of top-quality rods and reels (including light tackle outfits) and accessories. Charter boats, besides going after all the bottom fish, also frequently pursue giant tuna (to 1,000 lbs.), sharks, bluefish and other game species that party boats aren’t equipped to handle. Many times the skipper will “mix up” the day for you, such as a morning of bottom or bluefishing, and an afternoon of tuna or shark fishing, assuring customers of plenty of fillets to take home. Charter boats are perfect for small groups, familes, or more serious anglers, simply because there are no crowds — it’s “your” boat for a day. Current rates run to $300 per day, all-inclusive, but when the fee is divided by five or six people it works out to $50 or $60 each, still a bargain for a day of offshore fishing.

INSHORE FISHING Visiting anglers interested in fishing the near-shore waters for mackerel, flounder, bluefish, striped bass and others can rent a small outboard (in some areas) or else trailer their own boats. Launch ramps are numerous, and local tackle store and marinas can provide fuel, charts (a must), bait and advice on where to try your luck. Mackerel are extremely popular among small-boaters, and can be caught from May through September on tiny chrome jigs or by trolling multi-hooked “mackerel trees” available in most hardware, tackle or marine supply store. These fish average a pound or so in weight, are scrappy fighters, and are

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FISHING FROM SHORE Fishing with light spinning tackle from Maine’s rocky shoreline or harbor docks and piers can be a lot of fun, and action can be brisk for a myriad of smaller species that live close to shore. Cunners (often called bergalls) up to a pound or so are commonly taken, and if you want to take the time to clean them and remove all the small bones you’ll find that their flesh is sweet. Har­ bor pollock (the young of the open-ocean adults) are feisty fighters and easy to catch, but they’re not very good eating so it’s best to release them unharm­ ed. Flounders, sculpins, small “tinker” mackerel and other oblige anglers of all ages. The best rig is a small hook tied 6" above a light sinker and baited with a piece of seaworm or clam, although the meat of a periwinkle or mussel will often do fine. Surf fishing from the beaches is popular along the southern third of the state’s coastline, and some good catches are made. Striped bass are most sought after, and the majority of the big ones over 20 pounds are taken at night on live eels or chuncks of fresh mackerel or pogy (menhaden). Bluefish muscle in on the act, often in daytime, and can be taken on plugs or lures as well as bait. Bring a pair of waders and a rugged surfcasting outfit from 9 to 12 feet loaded with 20- or 30-pound line. Local tackle shops can supply bait, equipment and up-to-the minute information on current “hot spots”. (S&lFsa FISH’S DEEP SEA FISHING Full & Half Day Aboard the BUCCANEER or MYSTERY I Pier 1 • Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 . p0u0ck (207) 633-3244 or 633-2626 • Mackerel MAINE GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING ANDERSON’S WORMS Shin Pond Baxter Park Road, Patten, Maine Good worms mean good luck for the fisherman. Stop at Anderson’s — Priced Right! BIG MACHIAS LAKE CAMPS Ivan & Peggy Porter, Ashland, Maine 04732. Tel. (207) 435-6977. Housekeeping Cabins. Fully Equipped, located on Big Machias Lake, west of Ashland. BRANCH LAKE CAMPING AREA RFD#5, Box 473, Ellsworth, Maine 04605. Tel. (207) 667-5174. Beautiful lakeside camping. Fish Salmon, Trout and Bass. 45 sites, full facilities. Boat rentals. Open April 1st to December 1st. GRAND LAKE LODGE HOUSEKEEPING CABINS Grand Lake Stream, Maine 04637. Tel. (207) 796-5584. Housekeeping cabins on West Grand Lake. Open ice-out (about May 1) to October 30. KAWANHEE INN Webb Lake, Weld, Maine 04285. Tel. Winter (207) 778-4306 Summer (207) 585-2243. Bass, lake trout, pickerel. Lovely lodge and cottages on the lake — The Switzerland of Maine. LAKE PEMAQUID CAMPING Damariscotta, Maine 04543. Tel. (207) 563-5202. Lakeside camping near ocean. Trout, Bass, Salmon. Ocean fishing nearby. Rental camping trailers, cabins, boats, motors, canoes, licenses available. OQUOSSOC FLY & TACKLE Box 209, Oquossoc, Maine 04964 (207) 846-3359. Quality Flies, Tackle, Bait & Worms, Canoe Rentals, Custom Rods, Guide Referral and Rod Repairs. PINE POINT CAMPS Lambert Lake, Maine 04454. Tel. (207) 788-3978. Hunting, Fishing, Vacationing, Housekeeping, Meals.

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