Residential Registered Maine Guide Training

Step into the woods.
Launch onto the water.
Push past your edge.
Climb with purpose. Paddle with strength. Track with confidence.

This is your invitation to live the adventure — and lead it.

It's TIME to DREAM your World into Being!  

Thursday - Sunday

Arrival: 1 pm

Departure: 4 pm (ish)

From classroom instruction to field experience, this residential experience blends knowledge, skill, and hands-on application to prepare you for the Registered Maine Guide exam.

You’ll gain the competence and confidence needed to safely guide others through Maine’s forests, lakes, and backcountry — while upholding the proud tradition of Maine Guides.

Professional Comprehensive Guide Preparation

• Recreation, Fishing, and Hunting  Guide licenses
   
• Field navigation, and outdoor skills
   
• Nearly three decades of experience teaching Maine Guide candidates
   
• 40+ years of Master Maine Guide expertise
   

Study & Exam Resources

• 160-page Maine Guide Handbook
   
• 500-question practice exam
   
• Map & Compass workbook with Q&A
   
• Silva Compass

All Meals and Lodging

All Inclusive Fee: 

$1295

$1095 Early Bird to April 15

Once enrolled confirmation will be sent via email, along with a list of  things to bring, books to read, regulations to download.  Background check information and IF&W Testing application will also be sent.

Maine Guide First-Aid : May 12, 2026 Live Via Zoom

“The instructors were knowledgeable, supportive, and deeply passionate about the outdoors. Their hands-on approach gave me the skills and confidence to pass the Maine Guide exam and lead responsibly in the backcountry. I’m honored to be part of the Maine Guide tradition.”
— Mike Webber