Maine Guide School & Training Program

Our Maine Guide School prepares students to confidently enter the state’s testing and licensing process. A Maine Guide’s License is not easily obtained, so it must be understood that “the patch” should not be taken lightly. As Master Maine Guides, we understand the business of guiding and believe it is unlikely anyone can be “taught” to be a guide. That is something that comes from the heart. Throughout history, Maine Guides have been revered as some of North America’s most knowledgeable and proficient woodsmen. This tradition began in the late 1890s when the Maine legislature required all hunting guides to be registered with the state. It is a symbol with an honorable history. Wear it proudly!

Maine is considered one of the toughest states in the union to obtain a Guide’s License. The Guide’s Advisory Board tests many unprepared applicants, with a first-time failure rate exceeding 60%. This means that two out of every three applicants fail the first time!! Learn more about Becoming a Maine Guide

Maine Guide School

Our Guide School is the longest-running program in the State, with 2022 marking our 30th year. Over the past three decades, we have seen thousands of students, many of who now run very successful Guide businesses. We typically see an 85%-90% success rate from our first-time applicants.

In addition to preparing for the guide’s exam, students will also become better woodsmen. They will gain knowledge on a variety of subjects from map reading, navigation, boating, hunting, species identification, and countless other topics. Participants will also be given a wealth of information on starting and running a guiding business which we have gained through two decades of experience.

Classes are four days in duration, Thursday through Sunday. Custom classes for small groups are available. References are always available.

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Material Covered

Using written materials from the state and information developed over 25 years of instruction, students are ready for the Hunting, Fishing, and/or Recreation guides license examination. This course builds a top-notch map and compass proficiency and equips students to react quickly and efficiently during stressful situations, such as a lost client or medical emergency.