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Maine Black Bear, Moose, Deer, and Upland Game Bird Hunting
2008 Black Bear Hunt If you are new to Maine black bear hunting, we want you to know it gives you with the thrill of a lifetime. The heart pounding adrenalin rush when you encounter your quarry is something only those who've been through it can put into words. No matter if you're in a tree stand or in a ground blind, your heart and blood pressure are going to crank up a notch or two. We provide Maine bear-over-bait guided hunts deep in the wilderness. Our bait sites cover a 250 square mile area. We maintain a minimum of two sites per hunter to insure success. We use tree stands and ground blinds, at the bear hunter's preference. You can hunt with a rifle, bow, muzzleloader or handgun -- the choice is yours. 
Click here for 2008 RATES. Owner and registered Maine Guide Lee Bertsch provides expert guide service. Lee has been bear hunting the North Maine Woods for 25 years and has learned what works and what doesn't work when it comes to hunting the Maine black bear. Lee will help you have a rewarding bear hunt experience. Please call 207-365-4548 for reservations. Seasons and license information. Black bear-over-bait hunting packages for 2008 The Maine black bear hunting rate includes cabin rental for six nights, guide service, three delicious meals a day, Click here for RATES.
2008 Moose, Deer, Partridge and Turkey Hunts
Lunksoos Camps is located in prime moose, whitetail deer, bear, grouse and turkey habitat in the Katahdin Highlands, a vast tract of wooded wilderness. Book now for your 2008 moose, deer, and upland game bird hunt. We are located in excellent moose habitat. We see them frequently and our hunters have always taken their trophy. Note: Hunters compete by state moose lottery for a moose license, and are assigned a district in which to hunt. All other big game trophy hunts are unrestricted as to place. Owner and registered Maine Guide Lee Bertsch can provide you with expert guide service. Lee has been hunting the North Maine Woods for 35 years and will help you have a rewarding experience. Or, if you prefer, you can take advantage of our fantastic hunting location for a self-guided hunt. Lunksoos Camps provides the great combination of comfortable, private cabins within first class hunting and outdoor recreation territory.
We are on a river, the East Branch of the Penobscot, and near two major streams. The combination of water, cover, and plentiful food for game animals make this area an exciting place to hunt. Maine's Latest Wildlife Report Read the interesting Wildlife Division Research & Management Report for 2007(PDF) -- pages 47 to 69 cover black bear, moose, and deer. The report gives population numbers by wildlife management district (we are in WMD 10), as well as the numbers of animals harvested in 2006 (2007 numbers are not ready yet). NO CWD in Maine Read the Maine Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife extensive information about Chronic Wasting Disease and studies that looked for CWD in Maine deer. The Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Department considers Maine to be free of CWD. Check out our cabins and the deer season rental rates. For reservations, please call 207-365-4548. Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife home page
2008 Bear season:
Note: A bear permit is required in addition to a hunting license to hunt for bear from August 25 through November 29, 2008. And, beginning in 2008, a late season bear permit is required in addition to a hunting license for a nonresident to hunt bear during the regular firearm season on deer. 2008 Moose season: Lunksoos Camps is in T3 R7 in Wildlife Management District 10 and is near District 11. MAP
2008 Deer season:
2008 Spring Turkey season: Your birthday determines in what week of spring you can hunt turkey in our wildlife management district (WMD 10). One bearded turkey is allowed per hunter, and hunting hours are from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 12 noon, local time. For the 2008 Spring Turkey hunt, hunters with even-numbered birth years (years ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8) can hunt during Season A. Hunters with odd-numbered birth years (years ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9) can hunt during Season B.
2008 ruffed grouse (partridge), bobwhite quail, pheasant: Oct. 1 - Dec. 3, 2008 The daily bag limit is 4, and the possession limit is 8. 2008 migratory birds: The season dates are not set until September. 2008 small game: Maine has seasons for bobcat, coyote, fox, squirrels, rabbits, porcupines, etc. Scroll down to the bottom of Maine's seasons page to see the small game seasons. Maine's Hunters for the Hungry program You can donate all or a portion of your game -- bear, deer, or moose, to be distributed to the less fortunate in Maine. For information call 1-888-433-3763. | |
| Katahdin Highlands | 207-365-4548 | Lee Bertsch owner and guide: lee @ lunksooscamps. com | |
initial transportation to your stand, and skinning. Butchering can be obtained locally at a reasonable fee. The cabins are well built, clean, fully furnished housekeeping cabins. 
