Big fall bears
600lb black bear
Scott's First Kill
600lb black bear
Bear Hunting
Schanz's Guide Service offers affordable hunting for these giant predators over bait as well as pursuing them with hounds. Our bait sites are located in Central Maine and your hunts will be conducted during the most beautiful weather in the most beautiful scenery the North East has to offer. Comfortable lodging, great food, site seeing and fishing when not in the stands, and relaxing by the bonfire reminiscing during the evenings make this a relaxing vacation opportunity as well.
Where you will hunt
Mid fall in Maine is something you will only experience there. The weather, leaf foliage, and the big woods of Maine are unlike anything any where else in the world. For this hunt the experience of nature is the only thing you are more likely to remember than your trophy.
Where you will stay
Lee has built and acquired camps throughout his time in the guiding industry in some of the most beautiful hunting, fishing, and recreation areas in Central and Northern Maine. The locations range from the farm lands in central Maine to the northern Maine woods all of which are secluded and comfortable. The camps are well designed and well-kept with the proper gear to ensure a pleasant and relaxing experience after a long day in the woods or on the water. Although your pursuit of whatever game you may be here for takes precedence, we suggest you also treat yourself to an enjoyable vacation and part of that is in your comfort found in Schanz’s Guide Service lodging.
Your Food
Don't let Lee, Stephen, or the Guides fool you. Kelly Schanz, "Mimi" is the brains, logistics, and most importantly the cook behind the scenes! You will never leave the table hungry, and plan on no matter how hard you hunt putting on a couple pounds if you are with us for a week! Even in remote camps for moose and deer there should be no reason you aren't completely satisfied with the menu. You can not consider it a vacation if you don't eat well. At Schanz's Guide Service you will eat the best!