Welcome
We are located in Brownville, Maine which is in Southern Piscataquis County. Dillon's Gunsmoke lodge is nestled in an interior region of Maine that is well known for it's trophy black bear hunting. Just a 30 minute drive north from the LaGrange exit off I-95 will bring you right to our door step and it provides easy access to Maine's remote forests and the natural beauty of the northern reach of the Appalachian Mountain chain.
When you arrive at the Lodge you'll be greeted by Wayne Dillon, a Registered Master Maine Guide and his wife, Grace. Our private/semi-private rooms have private bathrooms and are clean and comfortable. You will be served 3 delicious and hearty home cooked meals, family style, daily.
Packages
5 Day Bear Hunts
- Black Bear Hunting Over Bait: $1,095
- Fair Chase Black Bear Hunt: $750
- Black Bear and Deer Combo: $750
- Do Your Own Bear Hunt: $600
- Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Mother/Daughter (10-15 years old) - Black Bear over Bait: $1,650
- Non-Hunting Guests - $450
- We also offer a 3 Day Bear over Bait Hunt for $750
Archery Bear Hunting
Archery Bear Hunts are offered during bait season, August/September. Stands are set for around a 20 yard shot. Several record book bears, including Pope and Young Club Bears have been taken.
Non-refundable Deposit of $400.00 Required
Non Resident License Fees
- Big Game Hunting: $116
- Black Bear Permit (September/October): $76
- Archery (October): $76
- Muzzle Loader: $71
- Jr. Hunter (10-15 yrs): $36
- Late Fall Bear Permit (Nov. permit) for those non-residents wishing to do deer/bear combos: $42
For your convenience, we sell licenses here at the Lodge
Prices do not include:
Licenses, 7% Sales Tax on Lodging & Meals, or Land Use Fees if applicable (Bear only)
For 5 Day Hunt:
Arrive Sunday after 2:00pm, depart the following Saturday by 8:00am. Please, no early arrivals.