

Professionally Guided
Maine Hunts
Real Woods, Unforgettable Experience —
The Way Hunting Should Be.
Professionally Guided Maine Hunts
Real Woods, Real Experience.
The Way Hunting Should Be.
Professionally Guided
Maine Hunts
Real Woods, Unforgettable Experience —
The Way Hunting Should Be.
70+ Successful Guided Maine Hunts
70+ Successful Guided Maine Hunts
Introduction
Welcome to Backroads Guide Service
Welcome to Backroads Guide Service
Welcome to Backroads Guide Service
With over 30 years of experience in Maine’s woods, we guide hunts shaped by real conditions, local knowledge, and the individual hunter.
Every hunt is personal and immersive, built around the client’s goals and hunting style. The day is spent scouting, tracking, making calls in the field, and when everything lines up, doing what you came there to do.
With over 30 years of experience in Maine’s woods, we guide hunts shaped by real conditions, local knowledge, and the individual hunter.
Every hunt is personal and immersive, built around the client’s goals and hunting style. The day is spent scouting, tracking, making calls in the field, and when everything lines up, doing what you came there to do.
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Real Woods Immersion
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Generational Knowledge
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Persinalized Experience
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Guided with Intention
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Rooted in Maine
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Real Woods Immersion
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Generational Knowledge
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Persinalized Experience
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Guided with Intention
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Rooted in Maine
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Why Choose Maine?
30K+
Black Bear Population
355 lbs
Heaviest Deer (Field Dressed)
60K+
Moose Population
76 lbs
Heaviest Bobcat Recorded
Why Choose Maine?
Why Choose Maine?
30K+
Black Bears in Maine
30K+
Black Bear Population
355 lbs
Heaviest field dressed deer recorded in Maine
355 lbs
Heaviest Deer (Field Dressed)
60K+
Moose in Maine
60K+
Moose Population
76 lbs
Heaviest bobcat recorded in Maine
76 lbs
Heaviest Bobcat
Large Game Hunts
Large Game
2026

White Tail Deer
Maine

White Tail Deer
Maine

Black Bear
Maine

Black Bear
Maine

Moose
Maine

Moose
Maine

Bobcat
Maine

Bobcat
Maine
Large Game
2026

Black Bear
Maine
Large Game
2026

Moose
Maine
Large Game
2026

Bobcat
Maine
Small Game Hunts
Small Game Hunts
Small Game
2026

Snowshoe Hare
Maine

Snowshoe Hare
Maine

Turkey
Maine

Turkey
Maine
Small Game
2026

Turkey
Maine
Large Game Hunts
Large Game
2026

White Tail Deer
Maine
Large Game
2026

White Tail Deer
Maine
Large Game
2026

Moose
Maine
Large Game
2026

Moose
Maine
Large Game
2026

Bobcat
Maine
Large Game
2026

Bobcat
Maine
Large Game
2026

Black Bear
Maine
Large Game
2026

Black Bear
Maine
Small Game Hunts
Small Game
2026

Snowshoe Hare
Maine
Small Game
2026

Snowshoe Hare
Maine
Small Game
2026

Turkey
Maine
Small Game
2026

Turkey
Maine
Large Game Hunts
What Our Clients Say
What Our Clients Say
What Our Clients Say

James Hopkins
Not exactly sure where to start. I highly recommended Backroads Guide Service. My son (he’s 11) had won a Bear Hunt with Matt and his crew at a hunting show in Massachusetts. From the minute we met Matt we had become instant friends. When we arrived in Maine for the hunt we were met by Matt. He provided us with a beautiful place to stay and made sure we had everything we needed. Ron and Matt set us up with all the information we needed for a successful hunt and placed us in a beautiful spot. Although we did not harvest a bear, the experience together with my son was unbelievable. I could not have asked for more. We knew going into this that harvesting a bear was not guaranteed, but the experience and memories were worth more than the harvest thanks to Matt and his crew. These guys work year round placing baits, hiking hundreds of miles, and making sure everything is in place for an enjoyable experience to their clients. We have already scheduled another trip for this year and hope to make it a yearly memory for my son and I. Thank you Matt, Ron, and the rest of your crew for all you hard work and efforts to provide such a wonderful service.

Cameron Kenny
Hunting with matt should be top of the priority list. Wether it be bears or bobcats hes the guy to call. Highly recommend

Richard Evans
It’s been an awesome trip.. Nothing beats the cry of the hounds when on a track.. the excitement the moment they hit a strike makes your hair stand on end .. The legs are hurting now for sure but what a week with both you and Kyle.. Couldn’t ask for better .. Now just a long ass flight back home to the UK

Michael Lee
Definitely I had a great time up there. You put me on a monster black bears!! I had a great time!!

Doug Kenny
Thank you for taking the time to pass on your knowledge. My brother and I are thankful! The both of us are impressed with both you and your dog Drifter.

Nick Chacharone
My friend that I met Matt and Kyle at the outdoor show in Springfield in 2025 and they could not have been any more helpful and answered all of our questions while we were talking to them about booking a trip. Over the course of the next few weeks, Matt did a good job of explaining pricing and everything involved with a bear hunt with dogs Booking the trip could not have been any easier When it came time for a hunt, Matt was clear with his communication and set us up with a nice place to stay during the week. Being our first bear hunt, we did not know what to expect but I can tell you the first day out, we were on a bear within a few hours and already back in the truck with the first days trophy. Day two was much of the same and their scouting was on point. Two days in we were already tagged out. They assisted us in every way from field dressing, driving us to the tagging station and then going with us to the local butcher. You might not get a big fancy hunting lodge, but what you do get are knowledgeable guides that know the area, have great hunting dogs and are committed to providing you with the top experience We look forward to hunting with Matt again in the future

James Hopkins
Not exactly sure where to start. I highly recommended Backroads Guide Service. My son (he’s 11) had won a Bear Hunt with Matt and his crew at a hunting show in Massachusetts. From the minute we met Matt we had become instant friends. When we arrived in Maine for the hunt we were met by Matt. He provided us with a beautiful place to stay and made sure we had everything we needed. Ron and Matt set us up with all the information we needed for a successful hunt and placed us in a beautiful spot. Although we did not harvest a bear, the experience together with my son was unbelievable. I could not have asked for more. We knew going into this that harvesting a bear was not guaranteed, but the experience and memories were worth more than the harvest thanks to Matt and his crew. These guys work year round placing baits, hiking hundreds of miles, and making sure everything is in place for an enjoyable experience to their clients. We have already scheduled another trip for this year and hope to make it a yearly memory for my son and I. Thank you Matt, Ron, and the rest of your crew for all you hard work and efforts to provide such a wonderful service.

Doug Kenny
Thank you for taking the time to pass on your knowledge. My brother and I are thankful! The both of us are impressed with both you and your dog Drifter.

Cameron Kenny
Hunting with matt should be top of the priority list. Wether it be bears or bobcats hes the guy to call. Highly recommend

Richard Evans
It’s been an awesome trip.. Nothing beats the cry of the hounds when on a track.. the excitement the moment they hit a strike makes your hair stand on end .. The legs are hurting now for sure but what a week with both you and Kyle.. Couldn’t ask for better .. Now just a long ass flight back home to the UK

Michael Lee
Definitely I had a great time up there. You put me on a monster black bears!! I had a great time!!

Nick Chacharone
My friend that I met Matt and Kyle at the outdoor show in Springfield in 2025 and they could not have been any more helpful and answered all of our questions while we were talking to them about booking a trip. Over the course of the next few weeks, Matt did a good job of explaining pricing and everything involved with a bear hunt with dogs Booking the trip could not have been any easier When it came time for a hunt, Matt was clear with his communication and set us up with a nice place to stay during the week. Being our first bear hunt, we did not know what to expect but I can tell you the first day out, we were on a bear within a few hours and already back in the truck with the first days trophy. Day two was much of the same and their scouting was on point. Two days in we were already tagged out. They assisted us in every way from field dressing, driving us to the tagging station and then going with us to the local butcher. You might not get a big fancy hunting lodge, but what you do get are knowledgeable guides that know the area, have great hunting dogs and are committed to providing you with the top experience We look forward to hunting with Matt again in the future

James Hopkins
Not exactly sure where to start. I highly recommended Backroads Guide Service. My son (he’s 11) had won a Bear Hunt with Matt and his crew at a hunting show in Massachusetts. From the minute we met Matt we had become instant friends. When we arrived in Maine for the hunt we were met by Matt. He provided us with a beautiful place to stay and made sure we had everything we needed. Ron and Matt set us up with all the information we needed for a successful hunt and placed us in a beautiful spot. Although we did not harvest a bear, the experience together with my son was unbelievable. I could not have asked for more. We knew going into this that harvesting a bear was not guaranteed, but the experience and memories were worth more than the harvest thanks to Matt and his crew. These guys work year round placing baits, hiking hundreds of miles, and making sure everything is in place for an enjoyable experience to their clients. We have already scheduled another trip for this year and hope to make it a yearly memory for my son and I. Thank you Matt, Ron, and the rest of your crew for all you hard work and efforts to provide such a wonderful service.

Cameron Kenny
Hunting with matt should be top of the priority list. Wether it be bears or bobcats hes the guy to call. Highly recommend

Richard Evans
It’s been an awesome trip.. Nothing beats the cry of the hounds when on a track.. the excitement the moment they hit a strike makes your hair stand on end .. The legs are hurting now for sure but what a week with both you and Kyle.. Couldn’t ask for better .. Now just a long ass flight back home to the UK

Michael Lee
Definitely I had a great time up there. You put me on a monster black bears!! I had a great time!!

Doug Kenny
Thank you for taking the time to pass on your knowledge. My brother and I are thankful! The both of us are impressed with both you and your dog Drifter.

Nick Chacharone
My friend that I met Matt and Kyle at the outdoor show in Springfield in 2025 and they could not have been any more helpful and answered all of our questions while we were talking to them about booking a trip. Over the course of the next few weeks, Matt did a good job of explaining pricing and everything involved with a bear hunt with dogs Booking the trip could not have been any easier When it came time for a hunt, Matt was clear with his communication and set us up with a nice place to stay during the week. Being our first bear hunt, we did not know what to expect but I can tell you the first day out, we were on a bear within a few hours and already back in the truck with the first days trophy. Day two was much of the same and their scouting was on point. Two days in we were already tagged out. They assisted us in every way from field dressing, driving us to the tagging station and then going with us to the local butcher. You might not get a big fancy hunting lodge, but what you do get are knowledgeable guides that know the area, have great hunting dogs and are committed to providing you with the top experience We look forward to hunting with Matt again in the future



Introduction
Meet our Hounds
Meet our Hounds
Our dogs come from proven hunting bloodlines bred for trailing game by scent. They have the nose, drive, and endurance to stay on a track through Maine’s terrain and are raised, trained, and handled by the same family that guides the hunt.
On hound-assisted hunts, the dogs locate and trail game while the guide and hunter follow and make decisions as the hunt unfolds. Use of hounds is optional and depends on the species, season, and hunt plan.
Our dogs come from proven hunting bloodlines bred for trailing game by scent. They have the nose, drive, and endurance to stay on a track through Maine’s terrain and are raised, trained, and handled by the same family that guides the hunt.
On hound-assisted hunts, the dogs locate and trail game while the guide and hunter follow and make decisions as the hunt unfolds. Use of hounds is optional and depends on the species, season, and hunt plan.
Learn More
Learn More
Introduction
Meet our Hounds
Our dogs come from proven hunting bloodlines bred for trailing game by scent. They have the nose, drive, and endurance to stay on a track through Maine’s terrain.
On hound-assisted hunts, the dogs locate and trail game while the guide and hunter follow and make decisions as the hunt unfolds. Use of hounds is optional and depends on the species, season, and hunt plan.
Learn More
Customized Hunts
Each hunt is planned around the client’s experience level, target species, season, and preferred hunting method.
With or Without Hounds
Flexible hunt options, including hound-assisted hunts when appropriate for the species, season, and client preference.
Done Right
Hunts are tailored to the species, season, and hunter, using methods that respect the land, the animal, and Maine’s hunting traditions.
Customized Hunts
Each hunt is planned around the client’s experience level, target species, season, and preferred hunting method.
With or Without Hounds
Flexible hunt options, including hound-assisted hunts when appropriate for the species, season, and client preference.
Done Right
Hunts are tailored to the species, season, and hunter, using methods that respect the land, the animal, and Maine’s hunting traditions.
Customized Hunts
Each hunt is planned around the client’s experience level, target species, season, and preferred hunting method.
Done Right
Hunts are tailored to the species, season, and hunter, using methods that respect the land, the animal, and Maine’s hunting traditions.
Customized Hunts
Each hunt is planned around the client’s experience level, target species, season, and preferred hunting method.
With or Without Hounds
Flexible hunt options, including hound-assisted hunts when appropriate for the species, season, and client preference.
With or Without Hounds
Flexible hunt options, including hound-assisted hunts when appropriate for the species, season, and client preference.
Customized Hunts
Each hunt is planned around the client’s experience level, target species, season, and preferred hunting method.
Done Right
Hunts are tailored to the species, season, and hunter, using methods that respect the land, the animal, and Maine’s hunting traditions.
Meet our Hounds
Meet our Hounds
FAQ
Frequently Asked
Frequently Asked
Do I need prior hunting experience or my own equipment?


What license do I need to hunt with a guide?


How physically demanding are the hunts?


What is your perspective on animals and ethical hunting?


What role does the guide play during the hunt?


What happens after a successful harvest?


How do you view and care for your hounds?


Do I need prior hunting experience or my own equipment?


What license do I need to hunt with a guide?


How physically demanding are the hunts?


What is your perspective on animals and ethical hunting?


What role does the guide play during the hunt?


What happens after a successful harvest?


How do you view and care for your hounds?



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