2024 Fall Maine Black Bear Hunt Over Bait:$3,150. plus 9% state tax. Hunt fee includes harvesting one bear only. Additional fees apply for harvesting a second bear if available. Rates are subject to an inflation surcharge.2024 Dates – Subject to changeWeek 1: 2024 (Booked) Aug 25 – Aug 31Week 2: 2024 (10 Spots) Sept 1 – Sept 7Week 3: 2024 (8 Spots) Sept 8 – Sept 14Week 4: 2024 – Sept 18 – Sept 24 – Industry Week – Invitation onlyRates are subject to an inflation surcharge. Reserve early to guarantee a spot during your desired week.Add $1,000. for non-hunting guests. Add $600. Single supplementAdd $400. Upgrade to waterway hunt (based on availability)Add $1,300 for non-hunting observers.Add $400 for a morning Goose Hunt – 6 bird limit – September only.Add $400 for morning Muskie Fishing Trip – 2 person minimumAdd $1,800 for private one-on-one guide and transportation during the weekAdd $250 for round trip transportation from Presque Isle Airport or hotelsAmerican Plan guests stay at the Eagle Lake Sporting Camps. Included: One bear harvest. The American Plan rate includes accommodations, 3 meals a day, six nights stay, five days of guided hunting from modern tree stands or blinds, use of 5 watt private channel two-way radios for communication with the guide during the hunt, safety and hunting orientation meeting, and use of canoes and kayaks. The guide will help recover and field dress your bear, drive you to the tagging station and the OMM butcher. He will also transport the hide to a local taxidermist.Not included: transportation to the lodge, license & bear tag (about $192 for non resident), cost for second bear harvest if available, skinning, butchering, taxidermy, airport transportation, and gratuity. Airport transportation from Presque Isle is $100 each way. The butcher will handle skinning for around $75 – $350 and process, vacuum pack, and freeze the animal for around $1.75 per pound with minimum fee. He will also freeze the hide in a box or we can transport it to a local taxidermist. Hunter is responsible for processing fees if donating meat. Insulated shipping boxes are available at about $35 each and packing and FEDEX shipping services are also available.Available during non-hunting hours: Muskie fishing, goose hunting, ATV tours, fishing, trap shooting, archery course, boating, and conference rooms.Terms – Conditions – Cancellation