Brandon Bishop-Owner/Operator/Guide

United States

10.0

1 review

Response rate: 86%

Response time: within a week

More about us

Our company was established in 1964 and operates in 2 territories.

It is not a seasonal sideline for us. It has been our livelihood for over thirty years. And that shapes our attitude toward both our hunters and the game we hunt.
We strive to consistently give our hunters the shooting opportunities you would expect from a truly world-class outfitter.
You want a guide who produces consistent bear kills even in years when natural foods are overabundant those years when inexperienced guides and hunters fail to produce.

About this hunt

(Housekeeping Accommodations) You will be set up on real active baits and mostly all good close shooting. Our specially processed bait along with our own highly productive scent formula are a couple of reasons why we have such good success with this method of hunting. Non-hunting spouse or partner $575. Land Access Fee $100.00 additional per person This black ghost can appear at your stand and then disappear in a blink. Scent and noise control are critical to your success. You are provided pre-built, permanent stands, portables and ground blinds with all obstructing branches and brush cleared from your line of fire. Our stands offer bowhunters an average shot of 18 yards. Rifle hunters will shoot at distances of 75 yards or less, and hand gunners will be shooting 20-30 yards. The black bear demands shooting excellence before he will fall to a hunter. Even at these close ranges, a precision shot is essential. Your target is a 4 to 5 inch square (boiler room) area just behind the front shoulder. Bow-hunters, it makes no difference how good a shot you are – unless you hit a bear exactly in the boiler room with the arrow heading towards the bear’s head, you will get nothing but a wounded bear. The black bear is unlike any other game animal you have ever hunted. When hit, he will not lie down and bleed out like a deer. But rather, will run until he dies – which could be up to 20 miles. Therefore, a precision shot is essential. Those of you using a gun have many options. You do not have to even wait until the bear is on bait for a good shot. Also, a head and chest shot can produce when combined with accurate shooting. And never rush a shot. But when you do have a good shot – take it. Do not assume the bear may go left or right, or even to the actual bait. Be positive of what and where you are shooting…it’s your responsibility.

Guided

(Regular trip)

High Seat

Baiting

Bow Hunting

Rifle Hunting

Hunting season:

Aug 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025

Where you will hunt

Territory

one million acres of private and state lands

Fence type:	Not fenced
Territory size:	1,000,000 acres
Languages spoken by staff:	English
Operating since:	1964 year

Structure by elevation

Plains: 40%, Hills: 40%, Mountains: 20%

Structure by landscape

Fields/Bush: 40%, Forest: 40%, Agricultural lands: 20%

Entertainment services

Excursions

Where you will stay

Hunting Cabin

Unlike hunts with most outfitters, lodges and sporting camps, our guests are not doubled up in a bunk house or room with other guests. Your party will enjoy the privacy of your own sleeping room, and the good night’s sleep that is important for a good hunt – whether you come alone, with a large group, with your spouse or whole family. In our Maine Moosehead & Katahdin Region hunts, we offer excellent housekeeping accommodations in comfortable cottages or camps. These are modern vacation homes that have electricity and running water. Many offer lakefront locations with private docks. Hunters will have free time to rest and enjoy these settings, and non-hunting companions will be able to relax and enjoy their time while you are out hunting. We match your lodging to the size of your party. We provide bedding and household equipment. You’ll have everything you need to prepare your own food inexpensively. Plus, there are also several places to eat within easy driving distance.

Bathroom

Electricity

Fridge

Ensuite shower

Internet

How to get there

Navigation guidelines

Driving into Maine – From Interstate 95, take the Newport exit #157 and follow Route 7 to Dexter and then Dover-Foxcroft. In Dover-Foxcroft, take the Milo-Brownville Road (Route 6/16) east 12 miles to Milo, then bear left and follow Route 11 north. Follow Route 11 north for 15 miles to our sign. Turn right at our Ebeemee Lake base camp. Flying via Bangor International Airport – All major car rentals are available at the airport. Driving from the airport, turn left at the end of the airport exit road onto Union Street. Take a right at the 1st light (Griffin Road) and go to 3rd light. Turn left and follow Route 15 2.6 miles, then turn right onto Hudson Road (Route 221), and continue 28 miles (Route 221 becomes Route 11 in Bradford). Turn left at Route 16 and follow Route 11/16 for 2.2 miles into Milo. Turn right, follow Route 11 north for 15 miles to our sign. Turn right at our Ebeemee Lake base camp. Flying via Portland International Jetport – All major car rentals are available at the airport. Driving from the airport, proceed onto the Maine Turnpike (Interstate 95) at the end of the airport exit road. From the Maine Turnpike (Interstate 95), take the Newport exit #157 and follow Route 7 to Dexter and then Dover-Foxcroft. In Dover-Foxcroft, take the Milo-Brownville Road (Route 6/16) east 12 miles to Milo, then bear left and follow Route 11 north. Follow Route 11 north for 15 miles to our sign. Turn right at our Ebeemee Lake base camp.

Nearest airport:	Bangor Maine Airport
Distance from airport:	1 hour
Transfer from airport:	No
Transfer from railway:	No

Other information

Gun rental:	No
Vaccination required:	No

Terms

Price includes

Accommodation
Transport on territory
Guiding by PH
Field trophy preparation
Trophy measurement

Price does NOT include

all applicable tax
Insurance
Land Access Fee $100.00 additional per person.
Non-hunting spouse or partner $575.
Gun rental and ammunition
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks
Transfer from/to airport available for $300
any necessary paperwork

Cancellation

No deposits refunded

Wounding

A wounded animal is a harvested animal

Payment

Deposit

50% based on trip price

Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking

Online deposit payment via BYH is available.

Final payment

Paid onsite

TAGs & licenses

Big Game

Maine’s big game species are White-tailed deer, Moose, Black bear, and Wild turkey. Maine issues a general Big Game Hunting License to residents and non-residents which covers most game (Moose and Turkey require additional permits).

Deer: With a big game license, a hunter may take one antlered deer annually. Taking an antlerless deer is only allowed if the hunter obtains an Antlerless Deer Permit through Maine’s lottery which is held in summer and is open to both residents and non-residents.

Moose permits are run by lottery. Hunters (residents and non-residents) must apply each year by May for a chance to win a Moose permit allowing the harvest of one moose of a specified sex in a specific wildlife management district during the assigned week in fall. Non-residents are capped (no more than ~10% of permits).

Black bear requires no lottery, but hunters must purchase a Bear Permit in addition to their big game license if hunting Bear prior to the general firearms deer season. During the firearms deer season a big game license alone lets a hunter take a Bear with no additional permit.

Wild Turkey hunting in Maine requires a Turkey Permit in addition to a base license The permit covers both spring and fall seasons. There is no lottery for turkeys – permits are unlimited.

Small Game

Maine’s small game includes partridge, snowshoe hare, woodcock, pheasant (stocked in limited areas), migratory birds as well as furbearers like coyote, fox, raccoon. A standard Small Game Hunting License allows hunting all of these species.

Woodcock hunting requires an additional free HIP registration plus a Maine Migratory Bird Permit.

Waterfowl hunting requires a Maine State Migratory Waterfowl Permit and the Federal Duck Stamp.

Documents Required

Maine Big or Small Game Hunting License.
A valid Moose Permit, Bear Permit (if hunting before firearm deer season), Turkey permit in accordance with the hunted species
Maine Migratory Waterfowl Permit, Federal Duck Stamp and HIP confirmation for waterfowl
Hunter Safety Course Certificate
Archery hunters need a separate Bowhunter Education if getting an Archery license.

Minimum Hunter Age

The minimum age to get a junior hunting license in Maine is 10 years old. Children under 10 may accompany adults but may not hunt or tag game. Juniors (ages 10–15) can hunt with a junior license, which requires them to be under direct adult supervision of a licensed adult at all times. At age 16, a hunter needs to purchase an adult license and must have completed hunter education. Maine’s apprentice program allows those 16 or older who have not done hunter ed to buy an Apprentice License (available to both residents and non-residents).

More information

maine.gov - Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

US$ 2,695

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