Bear Hunting with Hounds

Maine bear hunting with hounds is a fast-paced, exciting, and sometimes physically demanding hunt. Here at Laney’s Guide Service, we pride ourselves with the best hounds in the business. Myself and my guides all own and raise our hounds. We are true houndsmen in every sense of the word. 

The hunt will take place in Downeast Maine. We generally start the chase from one of our many active bait sites at daylight, utilizing a vast network of logging roads. At times we also will walk the dogs into old apple orchards, or onto oak and beech ridges to start tracks, whatever it takes to ensure a quality hunt. Maine bear hunting with hounds generally leads to the largest black bear harvests of the season. Bears too educated to be harvested over bait, like the 600 pound monster harvested by Mike Maglio in the fall of 2007, or the 480 pound giant shot by Mike Fuhrman in 2012, can instead be pursued with the aid of our top notch hounds.

We generally take 4 hound hunters per week. In the fall of 2020 we guided 23 hound hunters and harvested 23 bears. The average weight was 230 lbs. The numbers don’t lie, and our reputation speaks for itself. If you are interested in first class Maine bear hunting with hounds give us a call. A $500 deposit is required when booking. A second payment of $500 is due July 1st. The balance is due upon arrival. Deposits are non-refundable. 

Rate: $3500 per hunter

5-day hunt, Monday-Friday. Price includes lodging for Sunday-Saturday. Meals not included.