1:1 Deer Tracking Hunts & Clinics
Individualized, fully guided hunting package based out of our lodge in The Forks, Maine.
Classic Whitetail Deer Tracking Hunt, 3 or 6 days
The classic whitetail deer tracking hunt provides hunters the opportunity to fully immerse themselves with an experienced Maine hunting guide, tracking and hunting Maine’s biggest whitetail deer. These hunts are not for the faint of heart; the 3 to 6 day hunt includes full days in the woods, with an average of 5-10 miles on foot each day, in whatever weather comes our way. The mature 200 lb+ bucks in northwest Maine provide the ambitious sportsmen and women one of the most challenging and rewarding hunts in Maine. Offered by our partners at veteran-owned Ironbound Outdoors, owners and guides Justin and Celeste have extensive experience scouting and hunting these woods, and they invite you to lean on their expertise and scouting to up your chances of a successful whitetail harvest! No matter the result of your hunt, we promise you’ll finish the week a more skilled woodsman.
1:1, 3 or 6 Days
Whitetail Tracking Hunt-
An individualized, dedicated 1:1 hunt. You will have your guides full attention for the duration of the hunt. Offered through our partners at Ironbound Outdoors, all hunts include ample year round scouting, pre-hunt gear and outfitting assistance, access to your guide at any point leading up to your hunt, in-hunt transportation & fuel, and after-harvest support.
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Registered Maine hunting guide (1:1 hunter to guide ratio- you may request an additional hunter be added for an additional fee, but you will never be forced into a 2:1 guided hunt)
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Deluxe lodging accommodations located next to Northern Outdoors' lodge and on-site brewpub
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All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for the duration of your hunt
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The Kennebec River Pub & Brewery at The Forks Lodge is open 4:30 am to 7 am for breakfast Monday – Thursday, and 2p-9p for Dinner Monday – Thursday, and 7a-9p on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
1:1 or 2:1, 3 days
1:1 Whitetail Tracking Clinic-
A whitetail tracking clinic in the thick of deer season, giving you the chance to harvest a mature Maine buck while learning the ropes of tracking. If you're brand new to the practice of wilderness tracking, this is the perfect trip for you. Add a 3 day hunt onto the end of the clinic for a reduced rate to get a full week learning and tracking mature bucks in Maine's wilderness! Each clinic is three FULL days of instruction and activity, including tracking, deer sign-reading, woodsmanship, wilderness safety, navigation, and putting it all into practice in the field.
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Registerd Maine Hunting Guide (1:1 ratio)
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Deluxe lodging accommodations located next to Northern Outdoors' lodge and on-site brewpub
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All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for the duration of your hunt
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The Kennebec River Pub & Brewery at the Forks Lodge is open 4:30 am to 7 am for breakfast Monday – Thursday, and 2p-9p for Dinner Monday – Thursday, and 7a-9p on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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Add one more person to the clinic for a 2:1 ratio, and a total price of $2657
Justin Stimpson
Registered Maine Guide: Recreation, Fishing, Hunting
Justin grew up in the Maine woods, exploring, hunting and fishing from the moment he could walk. He served for 5 years with the US Coast Guard as a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer where he sharpened his survival, emergency medical, and critical problem solving skills. Justin’s deep understanding of the woods and waters of Maine along with a lifetime of diverse experience in wilderness and adventure challenges around the country ensures that your Maine adventure will be safe, successful & memorable.
Cabins & Lodging
Northern Outdoors offers a variety of deluxe lodging options to accommodate both large and small hunting parties.