BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 19, 2021
Becoming a registered Maine Guide is a process that includes passing a two-part exam. There’s the oral exam in which you demonstrate knowledge and skills in front of members of the testing board, and there’s the written exam. Not everyone takes the same exam. Registered Maine Guides specialize in different activities. There’s hunting, fishing and recreation (which includes things like inland boating, camping and hiking). There’s also a test for sea kayaking and tidewater fishing. Once you pass the exam, you receive a license, which permits you to accept remuneration for guiding people in certain outdoor activities. Becoming a Maine Guide is a big personal achievement, but getting there doesn’t need to be a solo trip.