Our Location

Located near the Quebec border, Allagash Guide Service offers prime access to Wildlife Management Districts 1 and 2, just half a mile from the Allagash River. With nearly one million acres in WMD 1 alone, this region offers top-quality hunting.

We guide year-round and know these zones intimately. We live here and do not just visit during moose season.

We also offer guided hunts in WMDs 3, 4, and 5 upon request.

Lodge-Based & Remote Camp Hunts

Lodge-Based Hunts (Zones 1 & 2 only)

If you prefer returning to a warm bed, hot shower, and reliable cell service after a day in the field, our lodge-based hunts in Allagash are the perfect fit. These hunts are available exclusively in Wildlife Management Districts 1 and 2, very close to our lodge, so we spend less time driving and more time hunting.

Lodge hunts offer the same high success rate as our remote camp options, with the added comfort of modern amenities. It’s the ideal choice for hunters who want the adventure without sacrificing convenience.

Remote Camp Hunts (Zones 1–5)

For those seeking a deeper wilderness adventure, we offer remote hunts based out of wall tents or backcountry camps in WMDs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. These camps are carefully chosen to keep you close to the action, often just minutes from your hunting area.

Remote hunts offer a truly immersive experience: cooking over an open fire, storytelling by the campfire, and the camaraderie that comes with being off-grid. These hunts are personal, memorable, and ideal for those who want to fully embrace the rugged spirit of Northern Maine.

Remote Camp Hunt (Zones 1–5)

Arrive Sunday morning | Hunt Monday–Saturday | Depart Sunday

• Includes both permittee & sub-permittee
• Arrive Sunday by 8:00 AM and travel to the camp location
• Settle into remote tent or camp
• Orientation and optional welcome meal in the evening
• Hunt Monday through Saturday
  Depart before 8:00 AM the following Sunday
• Includes transportation, guide, basic meals, and game care
• Tagging and weighing at the station included
• North Maine Woods gate fees included

Guide Only - Daily Hunts (Zones 1, 2, & 3)

• Thursday, Friday, and Saturday only. Not available to book in advance. Call or text during the week to check availability.
• Priced per day with harvest fee paid in cash before the hunt
• Ride in the guide’s truck – no being picky, this is a freezer-filling hunt
• Includes all retrieval gear
• No meals or lodging provided
• Tagging and weighing at the station included
• North Maine Woods gate fees NOT included

Tagging Your Moose

Allagash Guide Service is the official moose tagging station for the area—conveniently located right at our lodge. You don’t need to travel far after a successful harvest.

What to Expect at Tagging:

• On-Site Station: We’ll handle tagging and registration for you at our station—easy and efficient.
• Weigh-In Available: We have a certified scale on site for hunters who want to weigh their animal (whole or quartered).
• Photo Opportunity: Commemorate your hunt with a photo at our iconic game pole—it’s a proud tradition for many of our guests.

Whether you’re hunting from the lodge or a remote site, you’ll return to base knowing the logistics are covered.

Allagash Guide Service is the tagging station for the area. You can't miss us!

Look for the huge game pole by the road with signs saying MOOSE TAGGING
You can call/text us for any information

(207) 398-3418

What to Expect From Your Hunt

Game Care: Preserving Your Moose

Our top priority is helping you harvest your moose and making sure it gets back, tagged, and processed before anything spoils. About 85% of the moose harvested through our camp are quartered in the field. This method helps the meat cool faster, stay cleaner, and makes it easier to handle in remote terrain. We also take plenty of photos before any field dressing begins.

Bringing out a moose whole is rare and typically only possible if it’s taken near a road. While some hunters want a whole weight, we’ve seen too many cases where outside hunters spend hours dragging a moose, only to have it spoil before reaching a butcher. In 2024 alone, three moose were rejected by processors for this exact reason—an avoidable mistake that can end a once-in-a-lifetime hunt with nothing to show for it.

We’re here to help you avoid that outcome.

Your Guided Moose Hunt

This hunt is about you, and our guides are committed to making it a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Long before you arrive, they’ve put in countless miles and hours scouting for your success. Their mission is to get you a moose, period.

Once your moose is harvested and cared for, the guide’s job is complete. If other hunters in camp are still working to fill their tags, our guides jump in to support each other because teamwork increases everyone’s chances.

You’re welcome to stick around after your hunt to grouse hunt, relax, or enjoy camp life—but your guide won’t remain with you once your moose is tagged. Think of it this way: if you were the last person still trying to bag a moose, you’d want every available hand helping you out, too.

Please tip your guide for their hard work—it’s well earned.

After the Harvest

Once your moose is out of the woods and tagged, we’ll help you decide on your next steps. Butchering services are not included in your hunt package and must be arranged separately. We recommend the following trusted processors:

🥩 Hills Custom Meats – St. Francis
📍 668 Main Street
📞 207-398-3371

• Slower turnaround (1–2 weeks), but includes cold storage
• Fully frozen and ready for transport
• Delivery available to Bangor area
• Exclusive partner: all of our hunters are guaranteed a processing slot

Handling & Storage Tips

Remote Camp Hunts:
Due to distance, it’s often best to get your moose to a butcher as soon as possible. Sometimes that means hauling it out, tagging, and delivering the meat before returning to pack up camp.

Lodge Hunts:
If you’re staying the rest of the week, you’ll need to have your moose butchered and frozen locally. We strongly recommend bringing a chest freezer. It typically takes 24–36 hours to fully freeze a processed moose.

If you're transporting your moose home yourself:

• Bring a large cooler or chest freezer that plugs in where you’re staying
• Rotate frozen meat to speed up cooling
• Some hunters bring a small generator to keep the freezer running on the drive home
• If coolers are your only option, that’s fine—we’ll help get your meat frozen and ready for transport, but you’ll need to depart once it’s solid. Space in our walk-in and freezers is limited.

Hunting Policies

To ensure ethical, effective, and respectful moose hunting, Allagash Guide Service has established the following policies that you must agree to before hunting with us. These are not meant to discourage hunters, but to protect the moose population, prevent waste, and ensure the best chance of success for everyone.

We’ve seen too many moose fatally wounded and never recovered due to rushed or careless shots. Since implementing these policies, none of our hunters have lost a moose due to poor shooting decisions. The result? More successful hunts, less waste, and better stewardship of our natural resources.

Why It Matters
Moose permits are hard to come by. Wasting that opportunity—along with the meat—is something no serious hunter wants to face. These policies help reinforce what experienced hunters already know: good shots take time, and clean harvests matter.

Two-Shot Limit
You are allowed to take shots at up to two different legal moose.

• If you miss both, your hunt ends.
• If you wish to continue, you may resume the hunt at a rate of $500 per additional day, payable in advance.
• This encourages precision and discourages rushed or repeated poor shots.

Blood Drawn & Recovery Dog

• If a shot draws blood, it’s up to your guide to decide whether a tracking dog is necessary.
• If a blood tracking dog is called, you are responsible for the tracker’s fee. Costs typically start at $200 and vary depending on time and distance.
• Refusal to hire a dog ends your hunt—no exceptions.
• This ensures every effort is made to recover wounded animals and prevent waste.

These policies are in place to protect both you and the moose. By booking with us, you agree to abide by these standards as part of a responsible and ethical hunt.

Allagash Guide Service