THE SIGNATURE THREE-DAY GROUSE CAMP - Three Hunting Days, Three Nights
Description
Our Signature Grouse Camp is the complete Maine Upland experience. Guests arrive Sunday evening, settle into camp, meet their guides, and enjoy dinner together. Monday through Wednesday is devoted to hunting Maine's legendary grouse and woodcock covers behind our experienced pointing dogs.
After the final hunt on Wednesday, we'll return to camp, clean and package any birds, pack up at a leisurely pace and send you home with three full days of memories from the Maine woods. If it works better for your schedule, you can also choose to stay the extra night and leave after breakfast the following morning for an additional fee.
What to Expect
Included:
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Three nights of private camp lodging (Fourth extra night at the end of your hunt if you choose)
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Three full days of guided grouse and woodcock hunting
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Experienced Registered Maine Guides
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Trained pointing dogs
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Transportation between camp and hunting covers
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Arrival-night dinner
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Daily breakfasts and field lunches
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Post-hunt camp dinners
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Bird cleaning and packaging
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Welcome gift and group photographs
Gear & Equipment
The basics include:
Shotgun Appropriate ammunition Blaze-orange vest or jacket Blaze-orange hat Waterproof hunting boots Quality rain gear Brush-resistant hunting pants Shooting gloves Warm layers Wool or synthetic socks Small daypack Personal medications Eye protection Hearing protection Personal toiletries
Maine weather can change quickly. A beautiful October morning can become cold, wet, windy, or snowy before the day is over.
Good boots and good rain gear are worth bringing.
We recommend wool and synthetic clothing rather than cotton.
Weapon Details
We strongly prefer break-action shotguns around our guides, guests, and dogs.
Side-by-sides and over-unders are both excellent choices - which one you carry is really a matter of personal preference.
A lightweight 20-gauge is ideal for many grouse hunters, although 12-, 16-, and 28-gauge shotguns can all work well.
We generally recommend No. 6 or No. 7½ lead shot, or an appropriate No. 7 non-toxic load.
If you need to borrow a shotgun or other equipment, talk to us beforehand. We'd be glad to give you one of our loaners.
Pricing Details
2027 Rate: $2,695 per hunter
Two-hunter minimum: $5,390
Private solo experience: $3,750
Non-hunting companion: $750
Extra night: $150
Terms & Conditions
What deposit is required?
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your Maine Upland trip.
The remaining balance is due at the conclusion of your trip.
What is your cancellation policy?
Because our season and available camp dates are limited, deposits are non-refundable.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that specifically covers hunting or fishing trips, illness, travel interruption, and other unexpected circumstances.
If Maine Upland determines that weather, water conditions, fire danger, or another safety concern makes a trip unsafe, we'll work with you to reschedule or provide an appropriate trip credit.
Normal rain, cold, wind, changing water conditions, difficult hunting, or challenging fishing conditions do not automatically constitute a cancellation.
That's part of spending time outdoors in Maine.
Camp/Accommodations
Eight Miles Off the Pavement. Right Where We Want to Be.
Tucked away on 57 private acres in Maine's Enchanted Pond Wilderness, our camp puts you right in the middle of the country we love.
No traffic. No crowds. Just mountains, woods, wild birds, cold water - and a whole lot of Maine.
Step outside the door and you're already in grouse country. Thousands of acres of productive cover surround us, with remote ponds, rivers, and brook trout waters never far away.
This is our home base. And for a few days, it's yours too.
Rustic. Comfortable. Definitely Maine.
Our main lodge has two private bedrooms, a spacious loft, comfortable beds, woodstoves, a full bathroom with shower, laundry facilities, and beautiful views toward Coburn Mountain.
There's even a cell booster for those moments when you absolutely have to check in with the outside world.
Although we recommend avoiding that whenever possible.
Our guides stay next door in the Grouse House, and the dogs have their own newly built kennel.
Everyone has a place at camp.
Come Back Hungry.
After a long day chasing birds or fishing Maine waters, there's nothing better than walking into a warm camp and smelling dinner.
We take the food almost as seriously as the hunting.
Almost.
Expect hearty meals, plenty of it, good conversation, a warm fire, tired dogs, and stories from the day's adventures.
Some of those stories may even be true.
This Is Grouse Camp.
Wake up in the North Woods.
Drink your coffee while looking toward the mountains.
Hunt wild birds behind good dogs.
Come home tired and hungry.
Eat well. Sit by the fire. Laugh about the ones you missed.
Then wake up and do it all over again.
That's camp.
And we can't wait to welcome you to ours.
Accessibility
Please let us know in advance about allergies, medications, significant medical concerns, mobility limitations, or anything else that could affect your safety or comfort during the trip.
We're not being nosy - it simply helps us plan responsibly and take better care of our guests.
Physical Requirements
How physically demanding are the trips?
Grouse hunting can involve considerable walking on uneven logging roads and through thick young forest.
Fishing may involve wading, climbing in and out of boats, walking to remote water, or navigating uneven terrain.
You don't need to be an athlete, but please be honest with us about mobility limitations, balance concerns, health considerations, or your preferred activity level.
We can adjust many trips to accommodate our guests, and advance notice helps us choose the right covers, waters, and pace.
Permit & Tag Application Process
Are hunting and fishing licenses included?
No.
Guests are responsible for purchasing the appropriate Maine hunting or fishing license and required permits before arriving.
Maine regulations and license fees can change, so please check current requirements before your trip. IFW Hunting & Fishing Licenses | Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife ((url removed))
Guests should carry their licenses while participating.