Meet Your Guides Master Guide Bill Pidgeon has hunted and fished the Downeast Maine coast his entire life. Born in Bangor, he served as a Maine Game Warden for 25 years and has operated Eiders Down Guide Service since 1987. Bill’s experience, knowledge and skills instill confidence in beginners and appreciation in seasoned hunters.
“How do you know where the ducks are?” It’s a question we’re often asked and the answer is simple. In fact, we never have to go “hunting” for ducks because we observe them year round, as guides in the winter and as fishermen in the summer. Lobstering, like sea duck hunting, is best around ledges and islands and a lifetime spent observing the habits and habitats of waterfowl means we always know where the ducks are.  It takes more than knowing where the ducks are to be a successful guide. The Licensed Maine Guides of Eiders Down combine guiding abilities developed over years of experience with seamanship, a thorough knowledge of the outdoors, and personal qualities that make your time with them enjoyable and your hunt successful on every level.
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Keith Martin, Licensed Guide, with a trophy-quality Eider.
