Welcome to Maine Wilderness Guides Organization

 Mission

Provide a unified voice for the profession of wilderness guiding while maintaining the highest professional, educational, and stewardship standards, for the conservation of remote woods and waters.

 The Maine Wilderness Guides Organization is an association of Registered Maine Guides and Sporting Camp/Lodge owners who are committed to protecting the habitat we guide in; for our profession, our clients, and for the fish and game we pursue. Our membership is composed of a diverse selection of professional guides who are committed to providing safe, educational, and meaningful outdoor experiences for our guests. MWGO guides have made a commitment to maintain qualifications and standards higher than those required by the state. MWGO is the leading organization offering guide training and development opportunities for the professional guide and those preparing to take the Maine Guide exam.
 
MWGO also promotes people (and animal) powered backcountry areas and trails large enough for extended trips. These large scale backcountry areas are also good habitat for the fish and game we pursue or simply enjoy watching. Good wildlife habitat is good guide habitat.

Not all Registered Maine Guides are members MWGO. To be a member of MWGO in good standing guides are obligated to adhere to the MWGO code of ethics. The Registered Maine Guides listed in the search directory are members in good standing.

MWGO is an active advocate in the areas of fish and wildlife conservation and quiet backcountry recreation areas. We also monitor the legislative agenda and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife about matters that are of importance to Maine Guides.
 
For an extensive listing of activities guided, names of guides/outfitters/camps or to search by geographic region go to Find a Guide (currently under construction estimated completion date is 7/11/2009)
 
For more information about Registered Maine Guides licensing process, categories, or qualifications and standards go to Maine Guide-Classification/Standards (currently under construction estimated completion date is 7/11/2009) for now go to IF&W website

CODE OF ETHICS

• Respect the land and the landowners.
• Provide the safest possible trips for our guests, with quality equipment and instruction.
• Obey all fishing, hunting, boating, and camping laws and regulations.
• Serve as a role model; assist/help authorities, outdoorsmen/women in need.
• Strive to maintain guiding skills and standards which are above those required by the state.
• Educate others about natural resource issues, stewardship, and the importance of conservation 
   

 

(06/25/09)
Allagash draft stategic plan and comments on the plan
Maine Bureau of Public Lands Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
Updated News section

(03/31/09)
Added many listings for training oppertunities including first aid courses, canoe and kayak courses, white water rescue, guide training and lots more. Check out the workshop page for more details.

 

Read the Winter 2009 Newsletter