Allagash Guide Service - Main Lodge/Bears Den

This guiding service is the real deal. Brandon is a total animal, and I say that as a huge compliment. I was just a subpermittee on the third week in a row of Zone 4 (Maine) having a 1-week cow moose hunt. It might have been long odds. It probably was. Very long. But Brandon knew the area, and more importantly he knew the type of terrain/habitat where we'd likely find fresh moose tracks in the snow. We found them. Brandon led us -- relentlessly -- in pursuit of nearby moose. Less than 24 hours from when the hunting started, Brandon -- himself following tracks -- had led us to a beautiful cow and my buddy executed with his rifle. Help was available to get the moose out easily. If you're willing to work half as hard as Brandon in the woods, you're probably going to have a good trip if you go with him! Extremely knowledgeable, a true work horse, highly professional. Also thoughtful and friendly. I give him my highest recommendation to anyone willing to get out in the woods and do some real hunting. I certainly hope to enjoy the outdoors with him again some day.

We came to Allagash, Maine for a bear hunt. Dennis was our guide for the week and he was great. Took us in and freshen up the bait stations. Picked us up at the end of the day giving us plenty of time for our hunt. We didn't get and bear this trip but I look forward to coming back. Brittany and Brandon are the best and offer many types of hunts can't go wrong going with Allagash Guide Service if you want a great hunt and experience.

I cannot say enough good about the communication, hospitality, and skills of Brandon and his team.

I booked a fully guided Moose hunt in June, immediately after being drawn for the 4A (adaptive), knowing I was under prepared to do it alone—of the several guides I contacted providing service in this area, Brandon was the only one to get back to me the same day! After confirming with Allagash Guide Service in July, I spent the rest of the summer preparing for this once-in-a-lifetime experience—emailing with Brandon’s wife Brittany whenever I had questions—it did not disappoint. From the beginning, Brandon explained each step of the hunt to me, which gave me the confidence I needed to seal the deal when the opportunity presented itself.

After an exciting first day tracking moose in the snow, I quickly realized that despite my preparations this would be a tough hunt—we walked nearly 10 miles day one chasing tracks! Upon starting day two, I wondered just how long I would last in the North Woods of Maine. Nevertheless I was going to keep after it. And as Brandon told me: if we don’t get one it won’t be from not trying… His determination lifted my spirits to the point where I did not want to let him down. We dutifully plunged forward and found a fresh track, which we followed for nearly 2 and a quarter miles. Suddenly Brandon beckoned me to the front where I could clearly see a large cow through the timber at around 100 yds. I lifted my gun, confirmed her status, and squeezed the trigger. The next few minutes were a bit frantic, as Brandon confirmed blood and we began to track through the melting snow. Another 50 yds up the trail we found her bedded down and I was able to fire a finishing round before she was capable of running further.

At this point, Brandon and his team did as they said they would and quartered the moose and provided all that was needed to get her out, including packs and a total of three guides to help carry.

I was prepared to count success as an adventure to Northern Maine. What I got was all that and more! Burgers on the tailgate after the trek out were the icing on the cake and tasted as good as any meal I’ve ever had… The top notch service continued through the tagging station and loading the moose into my truck for the drive to the butcher’s!

Many thanks to Brandon, his wife Brittany and the rest of the crew —Noah, Gary, and Foggy Mountain guide service (for accommodations and fantastic fare!). I highly recommend Allagash Guide Service to anyone looking for a memory-filled outdoor experience!

Myself and 3 friends did a Guided Bear over Bait hunt with Allagash Guide Service in their Remote Camp back in 2018. Brittany and Brandon were excellent to work with from start to finish - even with my hundreds of questions! They always responded timely, professional and with the truth. Accommodations were fantastic - Lodging, Food and Hospitality were all top notch for the remote camp option we went with for our trip. Our Guide and Cook in camp were knowledgeable, fun and very personable. Top notch operation! Booked another Bear over Bait hunt for this fall (2023) and didn't even think about looking for other Outfitters/Guides - we knew exactly where we wanted to go!

We've been using Allagash guide service since 1995 back when Sean and Kelley ran it. They were awesome. Since Brittany and Brandon took over it's been just as great. They've been able to accommodate all of our requests. Us, our gear and vehicles have always been transported, picked up or left exactly where and when it was planned. They take away any concerns of spending time in a remote area such as the Maine North Woods.

I had a great experience with AGS! Brittany met me early and the ride into Johnson Pond was beautiful. Met all expectations, and honestly more as she went out of her way to ensure I was safe. Absolutely will use them again on my next Maine adventure.

Two of us went on a bear hound hunt and came home with 2 bear. If you go on a hunt with Brandon and don't come home with a bear it won't be from a lack of trying Brandon worked his tail off to get us bear.

My brother and I went up for a three day canoe trip on the Allagash and had a blast. They gave us great canoes and excellent customer service. Brittany and Brandon are really kind, down to earth people who want you to have lots of fun.

Allagash Guide Services did an excellent job of being where they said they’d be when they said they would. Dropped our truck off at Michaud Farm (our take out point) and put us in the river at Henderson Bridge. A perfect week on Round Pond and just enough river to satisfy this 73 year old! I’d use them again on our next trip!!

We had a great canoe trip putting in at Churchill Dam, and ending in Allagash. They were quick to answer my questions via e-mail or telephone. Communication was clear and easy. I felt confident going into the trip that they were a responsible company that definitely had their ducks in a row. We stayed at their camp, which was clean, spacious, and fully stocked. Brittany even came to check on us when we arrived a little later than we expected. Everything went seamlessly and I absolutely would recommend them to others.

Can't say enough good things about Allagash Guide Service. The owners, Brandon and Brittany, excel at customer service. They handle everything: lodging, food, transportation to and from hunting sites, etc.
This was my first bear hunt and I was thoroughly impressed with the knowledge of the owners and the guides. My guide was "Big M" and he made the trip even more enjoyable with his humor and hunting tips.
I was able to get a bear on my second night in the woods which gave me time to also do some fishing while I was there.
I am definitely planning to hunt with Allagash Guide Service again.
Keep up the good work guys!!

I just returned from spending a week in the Maine North Woods with Allagash Guide Service. This is definitely a top shelf operation. Brittany and Brandon Lane know what it takes to deliver a memorable experience for their clients. If you want to observe a dedicated houndsman just spend a week with Brandon and his four legged crew.  Don't expect to loose any weight at AGS as the food prepared by Brittany is great and there was always plenty of it. The accommodations at the main lodge were excellent.  The hunting was great, plenty of birds and a couple of intense bear chases that put out a couple of healthy bears of which one real nice bear is now in my freezer and at my taxidermist. You ask would I do it again?  You bet I would.

This was an awesome experience with fantastic people. Nothing canned about the hunt itself, but listen to your guide and opportunities will arise. Good food, clean cabins, and a staff that never quits, make this a trip worthy of spending your hard earned money on. We have booked again and are bringing more friends along to share this experience with.

Rented a camp for a self-guided moose hunt in zone 1. Brandon and Brittany were excellent hosts throughout. Brandon was engaged with us daily and although we were self-guided he provided us with expert knowledge of the area and pointed us in the right direction to get on a moose. We were able to harvest a moose on our last day and were very appreciative of Brandon's willingness to loan us rope to pull the moose to the road. Once back to camp they provided us with all the ice they had left to help us keep the moose cool. If you are headed to the Allagash this is the outfit you want to get hooked up with!

We have been annual visitors for years. Brandon and Brittany have done a great job since taking over the business. Always a great trip and they go above and beyond to make sure we have a great trip.

They were great! AGS were accommodating of our slightly atypical trip plans. Everything worked out fine, except the weather.

Very helpful and accommodating. Super knowledgeable of the area and wildlife. They were also quite flexible, providing our group with vital information that would impact our trip. In consideration of the recent rainfall, they suggested an alternate ending to our trip and allowed us to fully enjoy our time on the Allagash waterway.

Hospitality was wonderful and accommodations were fantastic. Could not ask for a better deer hunting vacation. Also had 4 deer hanging on the meat pole by the end of the week, that’s I would say is pretty good for the Allagash.

Service was just perfect. Canoes and kayaks were exactly what we needed, in the right spot at the right time. Highly recommend!

Owners Brandon & Brittany Lane are excellent hosts. Everything is fantastic: the food, cabin, main lodge and especially the hunting advice. I plan to be back annually!