With access to hundreds of prime hunting acreage, close proximity to trophy fishing on East Grand Lake, and both challenging and relaxing river ways, First Settlers Lodge is truly an outdoor paradise. Experienced area Master Guides offer:
Moose Hunts
Dave Conley, Master Maine Guide, specializes in Moose Hunts. Dave puts many hours into preparing for moose season and not only guides a hunt, but provides an experience of a lifetime. See more information on Dave at www.canoethewild.com
Fishing
From May to September, the angler may choose from lake or stream fishing for landlocked salmon, brook trout, lake trout, or small mouth bass. Fish East Grand Lake from our private access or choose from one of several other local streams, brooks and ponds. Angling techniques and equipment can vary from wade and drift fly fishing, and spin-casting, to trolling streamer flies and lures.
Upland Hunts
The autumn is a special time at First Settlers. The foliage viewed from our Lodge shows off some of most brilliant landscapes in northern Maine. Our area is blessed with excellent covers and populations of woodcock and ruffed grouse. The fall is truly a rewarding time to be in the Maine Woods.
Guided Nature Tours
Arm yourself with a camera and enjoy a unique tour with an experienced guide who will show you incredible scenery and wildlife. Bald Eagles, spruce grouse, deer, and quite possibly, a moose can be seen during this Maine experience.
Goose Hunts
A past White Water Canoe Champion for the State of Maine, Peter Blood has spent his life in the Maine woods and on the water.
Becoming a guide was natural for him. He has devoted his life to his family and the outdoors and will throw in a good joke or story when you least expect it. He particularly enjoys taking clients goose hunting and has a high success rate. September has an early season with a daily limit of 6 birds and October has a season with a 2 bird limit. The September hunt can be combined with the Moose hunt (lottery only) and October with native grouse hunt.
