Whitetail Deer Hunting

               

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Jackman is well known for its heavy-bodied bucks. There are many bucks taken every year that dress out over 200 pounds. Several are also taken that make it into the Antler and Skull Trophy Club. We specialize in hunting for these prize bucks. The reason why so many hunters flock here to have their chance at a whitetail, is not because there are so many of them, but because of their size. The average 4 1/2 year old buck weighs in at a whopping 200 to 230 pounds, and that's field dressed folks! "Biggest buck shot by a Cedar Ridge Customer was 260 pounds, after field dressing."

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• Our guided deer hunts are mainly in areas with little or no hunting pressure. Our guides are the best that Maine has, no doubt about it. They know the area and they know the deer. If they don't, they don't guide for us. We pay our guides extremely well. First of all, they're worth it. It's a hard hunt and they work their tails off. Second, it is challenging enough to deer hunt when you're alone, let alone with a client. Our clients return year after year, not because the deer hunting is fabulous, they come back for several reasons. The relationship they've developed with their guide is one of them. No doubt about it, deer hunting here in Northern Maine is not easy. When you see how big these bucks are and how challenging it is to hunt them, then you understand.

           


• For the hunter renting cabins, there is no limit to the areas from which to hunt. We can get you started in good hunting areas.


• For the Bow Hunter, we have archery hunts during the special archery season in October.This hunt is a semi-guided hunt. We have scouted and set stands for the archery hunter in areas where deer are feeding.

           


• For the more adventurous hunter, we offer a remote hunt in tent-camps. These hunts are limited to only 4 hunters per week. Our remote camps are located in a remote corner of Maine on the Quebec border. This area was mainly virgin timber, and has just recently been logged. This has created excellent feed for the deer and moose. Much of this area had not been hunted. We have leases in two separate gated areas. We take only small groups in these areas to maintain a good experience and trophy quality. The West Camp is limited to four hunters per week and the group can be mixed. The East Camp is new for 2009 and will be open to one group per week with a maximum of three hunters. We will be hunting from wall tents with woods stoves, cots, etc. Both hunts are fully guided and are a unique opportunity to get away from the crowds.


• Muzzleload hunting is the first week of December (often starting in November). There is almost always snow on the ground for this hunt. It is common to find the bucks still chasing does, as well as some bucks pretty tuckered out by this time. Sometimes you can catch them off guard.

Hal Blood has captured the attention of the Hunting world. He has taken over 36 whitetail bucks in his lifetime and more than half of those have been over 200 pounds (fully dressed). He not only is one of the best hunters in the world, he is a wonderful teacher and loves to share his gift with others with that dream of chasing that monster trophy. Hal does not guide deer hunters these days, but he does teach a deer clinic in the spring to share his knowledge with others.
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There are record class bucks here in the area and in the state of Maine. Not only do they grow big in body size, but check out these bucks that are being winter fed. Hal and Deb took some of these photos and one of our guides Jim Bernardin took some in a different area. No these bucks are not behind every tree, but this area does have some really big deer. Be in the best shape of your life, hunt long and hard, listen to your guide and you may get a shot at a buck that looks like one of these bad boys.

Pricing for 2013 Deer Season
One on one deer hunt $2,500 one hunter with one guide.
Two on one deer hunt $1,650 each, two hunters with one guide.
Three on one deer hunt $1,350 each, three hunters with one guide.
All hunts are 6 day hunts, your travel days are Sundays.

Price includes your own private guide, 3 hearty meals a day, lodging sales tax, cooks/cabin, care of your trophy (care of game does not mean butchering)
Price DOES NOT include your hunting license.
Price DOES NOT include Gratuities.

Non resident big game license for the 2013 season is $114

For licensing & regulations go to www.mefishwildlife.com

NOTE: We do not mix groups at the lodge, if you're only one hunter and you don't have someone coming with you. Then to go on a guided hunt you need a one on one hunt. The remote hunt is the only guided hunt we mix groups.

The Remote Hunt East is privately leased land, that is gated.
Limited to 3 hunters, $1,450 Each.

Special Archery Season October 1 - 30th
$1,050 per person 6 days, 7 nights ($600 3 days, 4 nights) based on 2 hunters in the group
The guides will do the scouting for you, set your stand and or ground blind in productive areas.

First week in November 2012 Lodge Game Pole

A 35% deposit is required at time of booking. Deposits are Non Refundable, unless your cancelled spot is refilled.

Meals & Lodging package (non guided) $795

Includes 7 nights (Sunday – Saturday) two hot Meals & one bagged lunch per day Sunday night through Saturday night

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Lodging only package, as little as $250 per person per week, please visit our Accommodations Page

Looking for taxidermy services we recomend master taxidermist Dick Galgovitch. Visit him online

Hal Blood has written 2 books, and with Business partner Chris Dalti filmed a 90 minute DVD on "Hunting Big Woods Bucks, secrets of tracking & stalking whitetails in the big woods" for more information on thier books, dvd's, products, seminar & speaking dates, go to www.bigwoodsbucks.com.

Visit Hal's Big Woods Bucks
site and order a copy today!

"Hal & Deb - I just wanted to let you both know we had a great time at your camp during our hunt. We especially enjoyed the family atmosphere at meal time. It was very relaxed and comfortable and the home cooked food hit the spot. Seeing your grand kids come in on Halloween night was special. I could see Hal's eyes light up when the little one sat on his lap. I know the feeling. Jim Gracia

"Hey! Hal and Deb I had a great time at your remote camp. Our guide Mike has great skills and Passion. He showed us some great areas to hunt. I saw deer every day I hunted. Ended up with a nice big woods buck. Thanks for the great gift. I look forward to hunting with you again."Heath Higgins, 2009

"Hal & Deb, I just wanted to thank you for the hospitality I experienced again this year at Cedar Ridge Outfitters. My hunt at the west remote camp with Mike Featherstone was again outstanding and despite the unseasonably warm weather and minimal deer activity kept me motivated to stay on stand all day - all week. I had my chance on the last morning at a nice buck and I learned a lot from that experience...I have decided to make the remote camp with mike and Cedar Ridge Outfitters my annual trip in the future."Mike Jones, Carver, MA 2009

"I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for such a great week last week. Sean and I had a great time and considered turning around at the Forks and coming back. Food and accommodations were terrific. Also we can't say enough about Kevin. It was like we were hunting with our long lost friend. Not sure how you managed to hire a guide who is part mountain goat – but great going. I was quite surprised that I actually put on a few pounds last week, I guess that is the best of both worlds."John Lamb
Sean Murphy

"Your inquiry about booking a hunt with Cedar Ridge Outfitters can be answered in just two words...DO IT! Hal and Debbie Blood are a wonderful, hardworking couple who built their sporting camps for the love of hunting and helping others bag a buck. Hal's incredible knowledge and zest for tracking big woods bucks, coupled with Debbie's proficient eye for cooking and comfort, have made them tops in the business. What's extra special about their operation is that the qualities and talents they possess are equally apparent in the guides and staff they employ."Roger Kingsley

"I just wanted to drop you a line to say that Eric and I had a great time with you and your staff. The accommodations were great, the food unbelievable, and the guides were top notch. I really can't say enough about the professionalism and effort that Kevin and Lee put forth to make our experience a memorable one."Bill Woodhouse

"Thank you for the hospitality and professionalism our group experienced last week at your remote camp. The entire trip was an experience we will not soon forget and we are already looking forward to next year. Mike Featherstone went above and beyond all of our expectations and is the perfect guide for the Remote site. The food was excellent (especially the deserts!!!) and the whole experience of staying in a traditional deer camp was great."Michael Jones

"Hal and Deb, you guy’s are and have a very unique place up there in Maine. I just love spending time there and even enjoy the hard time Hal gives me. You just got to love him. What can I say about your cooking. WOW!!!! Not a better place to fill your belly w/ the best down home meals a MOM could create. And hunt with the best deer hunter this world has seen."Scott Fulner

A Few Photos from Our 2012 Season

   

A Few Photos from Our 2011 Season

A Few Photos from Our 2010 Season

        
     
                                                                                2010 remote muzzleload week

A Few Photos from Our 2008 & 2009 Seasons

           

Sadie Theriault, age 16, from Jackman, Maine.
Sadie's Dad, Norm, guides for us. She scouted out an area all
on her own, sat every day after school and shot this nice buck.
Sadie shot her buck during the 2009 muzzleload season. This
178 lb 8 pointer, scoring in at just 125 points, makes the
Maine "MASTC" scoring club under muzzleload category.
Congratulations Sadie!

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