Looking to become a Registered Maine Guide? Kick off the new year with a moniker! Whether you're looking to become a hunting, fishing or recreational guide our Maine Guide prep course can get you there...we'll be with you every step of the way until the patch is in your hands!

Course Description:

This three day, 18-hour course taught by the principal guides from Maine Upland Guide Service will give you the confidence to answer anything the administrators might throw your way. The class is fun, comfortable and informative and the instructors use powerpoint, videos, and hands-on practicals to keep things fresh. Dave and Mike will answer any questions you might have during the class or after to ensure that you're ready to take your guides test.

The state will test you in three parts: written, map and compass, and oral interview. Additionally you will be presented with an emergency or "catastrophic" scenario. You will be expected to identify two points on the map and take a bearing in addition to a 100-question written test per authority. By the time that you leave our class, you will feel confident that you can pass your guides test. We have a 91% pass rate among our students!

The first aid requirement is offered as well taught by paramedic Sean Estabrook from the Augusta Fire Department. The first aid add-on is $50.00 additional and meets the state's first aid requirement for your license! This is usually added on to the end of day one.

Instructors:

David Tyrol

Dave is a native Mainer and has hunted and fished throughout North America for over 30 years. A Registered Maine Guide for hunting, fishing, and recreation, he is also a trained firearms instructor and has taught many of Maine's first responders for the last 18 years.

Mike Tuminaro

Mike has been hunting and fishing in the US and Canada for 30+ years. He is a Registered Maine Guide for hunting, fishing and recreational trips. Mike is the Chief Operations Officer for the Maine Professional Guides Association, the oldest guide association in Maine representing over 1200 guides. 

Minimum age: 16

Pricing:

$495 per person (excluding wilderness first aid)

Where & When:

Maine Sport Outfitters, Rockport Maine

January 17-19th, 8am to 3PM

***Due to the limited space available, our refund policy is a 50% refund up until 2 weeks before the class, at which point there is no longer any available refund.  We will transfer your dates to another class though!