Maine Blackwater Outfitters

My son age 12 and I went on a bear hunt September of 2024. The cabins were very clean and the food was very good. Dick was knowledgeable however actions made this trip a 1 star. I'll start off to say I am an avid hunter and have been on many hunting trips from Montana to South Carolina to Ohio and points in between.... my son has also killed many whitetail deer, wild boar hogs and many other animals. First off my son has allergies and sniffs a great deal during allergy season which was in during the trip, at one point Dick told another guide "I can't hear the dogs because the kid is sniffing". Dick also cursed an extreme amount which wasn't a terrible thing because I do as well at times. All of the vehicles we were in smelled of Marijuana. At one point Dick traveled on the two lane road at over 80 mph. I've been a law enforcement officer over 18 years and this was concerning. My son was able to harvest a bear and I should have but messed up the shot which is hunting and had no effect on this review. Day 4 of the hunt Dick had a issue that is apparently reoccurring according to his son and the other guide.... they did not have their guide license therefore another guide had to be called which took hours and there was no plan in place for the occurrence and we nearly had to miss a day of hunting. Dick also beat his dogs in front of my son for chasing a moose which Dick later determined it wasn't chasing a moose. At one point Dick said "maybe this wasn't a thing for your son he doesn't like hunting". This came after we stopped and Dick ran through the woods and we followed...my son never complained etc. Again my son has hunted since he was 4 and loves it. I would not recommend this outfitter especially for children.

My first bear hunt, but want be my last! Dickey,Cole, Josh were amazing! These guys know Maine Black bear, they were busy every day putting out bait, setting up future spots for hunters! Dickey has been in business for 30 years, his knowledge and experience is what makes Black water hunters so successful! I learned more about bears in 6 days that I had in 50 years. From their ability to see movement to their nose which is 7 times better than bloodhound. The food was amazing I gained 5 lbs, nice clean cabins with TV and Internet. Mike is awesome butcher my taxidermist was happy, meat was quartered and ready to cut up or bag and carry home in cooler! Maybe I'll get moose tag in 25. Anyway if you want great experience call Blackwater outfitters you want be disappointed!

We had a group of 10 with 2 twelve year olds that participated in the Saturday youth hunt. Dickie, Cole, Josh and the rest of the team did a great job of putting everyone but one person (he isn’t very quiet) in front of a bear. The food was excellent, the cabins and accommodations were better than expected and we felt like we were treated like family. Good times around the bonfire and enjoying the company of everyone and the dogs. We had 3 other hunters at camp, not part of our group, and they were great company as well. This baited hunt took place in 2024 and we plan on doing a hound hunt in 2026. If one of the party wasn’t getting married in 2025 we would have been there then. One of the party has started getting moose application points. We had time to go fishing on Scopan Lake and shot some clays as well. Highly recommended.

Although I was unsuccessful in my hunt it wasn't for lack of efforts on blackwater outfitters staff. They did everything possible to make it a successful hunt, the cabins were great and Gloria did a fabulous job in the kitchen serving us our meals.

Group of 4 we went to bear hunt and all we can say is wow! We're to begin, the cabins wer awesome . The food with the cook and her husband, if you went hungry that would have been your own fault. It's like going to grandma's house morning noon and night! Dicky's spaghetti and burgers and fries the best! Now for the hunt was an adventure to say the least. They go out of there way to get you on a bear and the rest is up to you. Dicky and Cole and Mike all I can say is the best! Now for the dogs awesome. Can't come soon enough for next year. Thank you from "BUSHWACKERS "

I run an outdoor school down the road from Blackwater Outfitters, and have been recommending their cabins to my clients since 2008. They're always clean and comfortable, and my clients rave about them. If you're planning on staying in this part of Maine, Blackwater should be at the top of your list. With regard to Dick as a hunting guide, I think his percentage of return customers and success rates speak for themselves. There are numerous hunting guides around, but very few professionals. Dick is a professional.