*Applications Closed *Maine Black Bear Hunt with OPs Outfitters for 6

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Who: 6 Honorably Discharged Veterans, Currently Serving Military, First Responders, or Gold Star Family Members
What: Black Bear Hunt Over Bait
When: August 29 – September 5, 2026
Where: Eustis, Maine
Ultimate Veteran Adventures is excited to partner with Ops Outfitters to send SIX (6) heroes on an unforgettable black bear hunting adventure in the beautiful mountains of western Maine!
Selected participants will arrive at camp on Saturday, August 29, 2026, and depart on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Hunters will pursue black bears over professionally maintained bait sites Monday through Saturday during the evening hunts. Mornings and afternoons will be free to enjoy some outstanding Maine fishing before heading to your evening stand.
Lodging will be at the outfitter’s campground in spacious wall tents. Campers will have access to showers and restroom facilities, and meals will be prepared together over campfires and grills. Cots will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
Participants will be responsible for:
• Purchasing a Maine non-resident hunting license and non-resident bear permit (approximately $200 total)
• Transportation to and from Eustis, Maine
To give more heroes the opportunity to experience their first bear hunt, preference will be given to applicants who have never harvested a black bear.
To apply, please email the following:
• Proof of honorable service (redacted DD-214 Member 4), current LES (redacted), or first responder ID
• A short essay explaining why you feel you should be selected
Joe@ultimateveteranadventures.org
Subject Line: Maine Black Bear Ops
due to over 75 applicants, we have closed the application process to allow the 3rd party time to read the essays and make their selections. After the deadline, six participants will be selected and notified.
“Creating Inspiration Through the Outdoors”
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