Hands On Registered Maine Guide School

“Hands On” learning is a great way to learn about becoming a Registered Maine Guide. You have a vast amount of knowledge within you, and our school is designed to make you a Master of what you already know, along with what we have to teach. The two become intertwined making you one of Maine’s most respected Guides.

You will learn to pole the river in a canoe, and you will learn to read the river. We will teach you about rods, reels, flies and fly casting on the river. Every evening after class you’ll get time to fish. You’ll learn to cook in outdoors over an open fire, using a reflector oven and other means of cooking. Map and compass courses are started with desk work, then move to the woods for hands on practical techniques. Search and Rescue techniques are highly concentrated on, along with the safety of your client. You will learn about trip preparation and planning, and much more….. By weeks end you’ll be ready for a wonderful canoe trip.
We will help you learn all aspects of becoming a Hunting, Fishing and Recreational guide through the process of our “Hands On” Registered Maine Guide Program.

Subjects to Cover at Guide School

Map and Compass, GPS
Map and Compass field exercises
Search and Rescue
Hunting – various types of guns and ammo, and bow and arrow, safety
Fishing - various types of gear, fly casting, display of flies, knots
Watercraft rules and regulations
Observation of animals, Duck ID
Observation of local flora
Trip planning
Cooking
Camp preparation
Canoeing – canoe strokes, poling, river reading, river rescues, safety
Group dynamics
Mock oral

Items for students to bring.

Sleeping bag and pillow
Personal gear
Soap
Shampoo
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Insect repellant
Towel and face cloth
Sun screen
Headnet
Hat
Personal snacks
Medications
Spare glasses
Extra shoes (a shoe you don’t mind getting wet while canoeing)
Clothes for week (warm clothes for cool evenings)
Fishing waders (optional for Ashland class only)
Fly rod and reel and associated tackle
Fishing license
Flashlight
Rain gear
Required books and other materials (notebook, pen and pencil)
Study packet
Required compass and grid reader

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Click HERE for Registration


Hands On - Registered Maine Guide School Our Maine Guide classes have been the cornerstone of our outdoor classes since 1997. Classes are week-long and prepare students for both oral and written exams, which are administered by Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. “Hands On” learning is a great way to learn about becoming a Registered Maine Guide. You have a vast amount of knowledge within you, and our school is designed to make you a Master of what you already know, along with what we have to teach. The two become intertwined making you one of Maine’s most respected Guides. You will learn to pole the river in a canoe, and you will learn to read the river. We will teach you about rods, reels, flies and fly casting on the river. Every evening after class you’ll get time to fish. You’ll learn to cook in outdoors over an open fire, using a reflector oven and other means of cooking. Map and compass courses are started with desk work, then move to the woods for hands on practical techniques. Search and Rescue techniques are highly concentrated on, along with the safety of your client. You will learn about trip preparation and planning, and much more….. By weeks end you’ll be ready for a wonderful canoe trip. We will help you learn all aspects of becoming a Hunting, Fishing and Recreational guide through the process of our “Hands On” Registered Maine Guide Program. Subjects to Cover at Guide School Map and Compass, GPS Map and Compass field exercises Search and Rescue Hunting – various types of guns and ammo, and bow and arrow, safety Fishing - various types of gear, fly casting, display of flies, knots Watercraft rules and regulations Observation of animals, Duck ID Observation of local flora Trip planning Cooking Camp preparation Canoeing – canoe strokes, poling, river reading, river rescues, safety Group dynamics Mock oral Items for students to bring. Sleeping bag and pillow Personal gear Soap Shampoo Toothbrush and Toothpaste Insect repellant Towel and face cloth Sun screen Headnet Hat Personal snacks Medications Spare glasses Extra shoes (a shoe you don’t mind getting wet while canoeing) Clothes for week (warm clothes for cool evenings) Fishing waders (optional for Ashland class only) Fly rod and reel and associated tackle Fishing license Flashlight Rain gear Required books and other materials (notebook, pen and pencil) Study packet Required compass and grid reader Click HERE for Dates & Prices Click HERE for Registration E-mail us! maineguideschool@roadrunner.com For questions about the school, becoming a Guide, or brochure contact: Maine's Outdoor Learning Center Capt. John A. and Tami L. Rogers 2402 Atlantic Hwy., Lincolnville, Maine 04849 (207) 290-1496 • (207) 449-3413