Maine Guide

On March 19, 1897, The Maine legislature passed a bill requiring hunting guides to register with the state.

In addition to being its first licensed guide, she promoted Maine's outdoor sports at shows in metropolitan areas, and wrote a popular column that appeared in many newspapers around the country.

Her efforts helped to attract thousands of would-be outdoorsmen - and women - to the woods and streams of Maine.

Being licensed in a specialized classification means that a person has met the qualifications to guide specific activities: To earn a specialized rating Registered Maine Guides must complete a written examination in each license classification.

The oral exam includes map and compass or navigation, lost person or catastrophic event scenarios, general navigation, survival, ethics, first aid, wildlife identification as well as questions to ensure the professional knowledge in the Guide's area of specialization.