Howe Brook Outfitters
Howe Brook Outfitters is a small, family-owned outfitter in Northern Maine specializing in guided hunts for both beginners and experienced hunters. Owner Nate Mooers is a Registered Maine Guide following his grandfather and father into the profession. Guide Stan Heath brings years of field experienc...
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Howe Brook Outfitters is a small, family-owned outfitter in Northern Maine specializing in guided hunts for both beginners and experienced hunters. Owner Nate Mooers is a Registered Maine Guide following his grandfather and father into the profession. Guide Stan Heath brings years of field experience, and in-house meat processor Jeremy Michaud handles everything from field to table with over 20 years of experience.
Maine has the highest black bear population in the lower 48 states—an estimated 35,000 bears. Howe Brook begins actively baiting sites 30 days before season opens, with guides working together throughout to ensure success.
Hunt Success Rates: - 50-90% success harvesting a bear annually - 90% of hunters sight a bear during their hunt
| Hunt Type | 2026 Rate | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Over Bait | $2,600 | Lodging, meals (lunch & dinner), guide transportation, bear retrieval, processing delivery |
| Trapping | $1,650 | Lodging, meals (lunch & dinner), guide transportation, bear retrieval, processing delivery |
| Combo | $3,650 | Lodging, meals (lunch & dinner), guide transportation, retrieval for 2 bears, processing delivery |
- •Daily Schedule: Morning pickup for trap check, afternoon transport to bait sites. Hunt until dark, return to cabin for dinner and campfire.
Maine has the highest moose population in the lower 48 states—approximately 76,000 moose. Howe Brook operates in seven Wildlife Management Districts (WMDs 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, and 19), each hunt customized to your style: hiking and calling or covering ground on logging roads.
| Hunt Type | 2026 Rate | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Moose | $5,000 | Lodging, meals, guide transportation, moose retrieval, tagging & processing |
| Cow Moose | $4,000 | Lodging, meals, guide transportation, moose retrieval, tagging & processing |
Maine's whitetail population is estimated at 360,000 deer. Firearm season runs early November through the month; muzzleloader season follows in early December.
Two Options:
| Hunt Type | 2026 Rate | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Guided | $2,000 | One-on-one tracking, still hunting, food plots, tree stands, blinds, cellular trail cameras, lodging, meals, retrieval & processing |
| Semi-Guided | $1,200 | Access to food plots, stands, blinds, cellular trail cameras |
Fully guided includes hands-on tracking and still hunting with your guide. Semi-guided gives you the setup and tools—you hunt independently.
Howe Brook also offers hunts for ruffed grouse, coyote, and wild turkey. Contact for custom pricing and availability.
Hunter licenses, processing fees, taxidermy, firearms, and gratuities are separate from quoted hunt rates.
Contact: - Phone: (207) 521-4308 - Email: [email protected]
Fill out a booking form on their website or call directly. They respond quickly and handle all the logistics—lodging placement, meal planning, and field coordination.