Author Topic: Hunters Point Guide Service (Read 992 times)

xroadshunter · « **on:** September 02, 2011, 09:07:00 AM »

I have a hunt coming up in about a week with Eldon and need directions to Eldon's place. Been trying to reach him by phone, but with the season starting he must be busy with the first group of hunters and baiting. Can't wait to get up there!

Bill Carlsen · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2011, 11:59:00 AM »

There are directions on the website under "contact" but here is the link...

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?address=2053+Portage+Rd&city=Portage+Lake&state=ME&zipcode=04768&latitude=46.759768&longitude=-68.475686&geocode=ADDRESS

By the way, coming up route 95 you need to be sure to get off exit 264, Sherman Mills, then head North on route 11.....about 60 miles from there.

rushlush · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2011, 12:55:00 PM »

Thanks, I will be driving up with Xroadshunter.

David Mitchell · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2011, 04:47:00 PM »

When you get into Portage, Eldon's shop will be the green building on the left with the Custom Taxidermy sign right before the motel. Man I've spent some great times there--wish I could back there this year but just got back from a Wyoming antelope hunt and the wallet won't stand any more hunts for a bit. I love that place up there! You're going to have a great time--none better than Eldon and his crew.

dpg · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2011, 05:15:00 PM »

I second David's post- great times and memories up there. Wish you and I were both headed up this year Dave, then you could tell me some tales of your Wyoming trip!

David Mitchell · « **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2011, 06:28:00 PM »

Don, there are tales to be told. :eek: :D

dpg · « **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2011, 07:15:00 PM »

I'd love to hear- maybe a PM? -when you find some time?

Terry Lightle · « **Reply #7 on:** September 02, 2011, 09:36:00 PM »

David hit the nail on the

Tom Phillips · « **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2011, 10:35:00 PM »

George,
GOOD LUCK Arrow a GOOD ONE !!!

tippit · « **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2011, 01:37:00 PM »

Hopefully, Looks like there might be a few tippet knives working in Maine

Good luck...tippit

xroadshunter · « **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2011, 03:59:00 PM »

Thanks for the info everyone.
Tom I missed BQ this, but hope to rectify that soon.
Jeff there will be a couple of your blades with us hope to put them to use. Friday can't get here soon enough.

Bill Carlsen · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2011, 10:28:00 PM »

Wait til you guys see the bear that was taken tonight with a home made longbow...easily into the record books.

tradbower · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2011, 09:17:00 AM »

Bill are you going to post pics here ? Would really like to see some pics of bear. Ranger 3 and Myself will be heading up to Eldons this Saturday for the 3rd week of the season. It will be great to meet the fellow Trad Gangers from Florida. Bill did you get a chance at a bear?
Thanks Pete

PV · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2011, 04:21:00 PM »

Good luck George. I'm sitting a bait reading this.Keep the bear in the truck eh?

Bill Carlsen · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2011, 06:57:00 PM »

As soon as I get the pics I'll post them. Just some statistical info. We had 16 hunters last week and took 10 bear...2 trad, 3 firearms and the rest with compounds. Another outfitter in the same general area had 40 hunters who took 4 bears....most of these are firearms only. Another nearby outfitter had zero bears for the week. In general the bears still have plenty of natural food and were hitting the baits intermittently. I believe everyone that hunted had an opportunity to take a bear but, like me, declined shooting smaller ones. I also know of several misses ( who said compounds were more accurate?) and I think two unrecovered. As the season continues and natural food declines there will be more activity at the baits. Those of you who are yet to go will have some good hunting stories to tell.

David Mitchell · « **Reply #15 on:** September 04, 2011, 09:51:00 PM »

Bill, I hope you keep us posted about the successes of the guys there this week. My buddies Ed McMinn, Gene Thorn, Scott Thomas and his brother Jeff and Grant Patton are all good friends of mine and I wish I could be there with them!

Terry Lightle · « **Reply #16 on:** September 05, 2011, 07:57:00 AM »

Yes Bill please keep us informed,had a great time huntin with Eldon a few years back wait it was more than a few years back guess I need to get back up there again

Bill Carlsen · « **Reply #17 on:** September 05, 2011, 09:51:00 AM »

David and Terry....because I'm part of Eldon's "team" I intend to keep track of the success or lack there of on a weekly basis. I'm dependent on folks getting pics to me and if you know any that are Tradgang members be sure to encourage them to post their stories and pics. To me, hunting black bears with a trad bow is about as "mystical" as bowhunting gets.

David Mitchell · « **Reply #18 on:** September 05, 2011, 10:00:00 AM »

Bill, I agree wholeheartedly! Nothing like "north woods magic".

dpg · « **Reply #19 on:** September 05, 2011, 01:04:00 PM »

We'll hunt vicariously through your stories and pictures, Bill!


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