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title: SS Endorsed Lodges - 2023 Leen's Lodge
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For a North Woods grouse hunt, you can't get more authentic than Leen's Lodge, in Grand Lake Stream, Maine

| View in browser Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Lodge Profile:     Leen's Lodge Grand Lake Stream, Maine The fabled North Woods of Maine are home to not only whitetail deer, moose and black bears, but also the the endless stands of mixed growth and long alder runs that harbor excellent populations of ruffed grouse and woodcock. Following pointing dogs through secret coverts on crisp October days feels like real hunting, and it is a tradition that goes back more than 100 years in the tiny village of Grand Lake Stream. Leen’s Lodge sits at the heart of it all, offering full-service upland hunts from its scenic base on the shore of West Grand Lake. Hunting   Season: September 30 – October 26, 2023   Gamebirds: Ruffed grouse and woodcock   Style: Walk-up behind dogs for 1-2 hunters  Terrain: Young-growth forest, woods roads, edges of clearings Lodge & Amenities   Location: Eastern Maine, 80 miles northeast of Bangor   Lodging: Private rustic cabins located within 200 feet of the main lodge   Dining: Hearty regional fare, including lobster   Nearest Commercial Airport: Bangor, Maine   Nearest Private Airport: Princeton, Maine   Shuttle Service: Can be arranged What to Bring   Clothing: Medium-weight brush pants and jacket, boots with good ankle support   Guns: 28-, 20-, 16- or 12-gauge   Ammo: #7.5 and #8 shot   Chokes: C, SK, IC, M Special Note   A Maine grouse and woodcock hunt is widely considered to be one of the most authentic wild-bird hunts in the world.  LEARN MORE Leen’s Lodge is a full-service Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Lodge. Select dates are still available in October 2023. To learn more or to make a reservation, call 207-796-2929 or email info@leenslodge.com. Photographs courtesy of Leen's Lodge. Shooting Sportsman Magazine, 680 Commercial St., Rockport, Maine 04856, United States, 207-594-9544 Manage preferences |
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