Guides
Alaska Outfitters Unlimited - Aaron Bloomquist
Black River Hunting Camps - Master Guide Jake Jefferson
Maine Region
Maine Moose Hunts - Ivan Murphy
I am Ivan Murphy of Maine Moose Hunts. I was born and lived here in Northern Maine for all my life. I started out hunting with my family at a very young age and figured it our right then that it was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. As I started harvesting bear and deer at a young age I knew after a few that I wanted to share my passion with others. So I starting guiding back in the 80's when I was old enough to obtain my guides license.
I started out doing bear hunts over natural food sources and doing quite a bit of hound hunting for bear. As the years progressed I got into the bear baiting more and more. Now that's mostly what I offer giving others the pleasure of harvesting a bear. I also got into moose hunting and guiding back in the late 80's and early 90's.
(Now moose is my major passion.) There is nothing like having a 1000# bull closing in grunting every step.
I love be able to draw bulls into single digit yards for hunters to harvest. I have slowed up quite a bit but do offer a few bear hunts and moose hunts every year. I only take on just a few to give others the kind of hunt I would want to go on.
I started out doing bear hunts over natural food sources and doing quite a bit of hound hunting for bear. As the years progressed I got into the bear baiting more and more. Now that's mostly what I offer giving others the pleasure of harvesting a bear. I also got into moose hunting and guiding back in the late 80's and early 90's.
(Now moose is my major passion.) There is nothing like having a 1000# bull closing in grunting every step.
I love be able to draw bulls into single digit yards for hunters to harvest. I have slowed up quite a bit but do offer a few bear hunts and moose hunts every year. I only take on just a few to give others the kind of hunt I would want to go on.
Good Time Outfitters - Ontario Canada
Steve Kirby
Steve Kirby
Staffers
Idaho Region
Jeff Morris
From Idaho and naturally having a passion for the outdoors my whole life, I got my first bear encounter while hunting in 1997. Although I was deer hunting, I became so curious about the bears, that’s all I thought about on my hunting trip, so I decided I would start baiting them in the spring season of 1998. After a couple seasons of trial and error (because of no internet or knowing anybody that baited bears), I finally bagged my first bear in the fall of 1999! I went on to killing good bears every year for 10 straight years and also helping young hunters and first-time hunters get bears as well. For the last couple years, I have become more interested in learning what the bears really like and how they react to different things, than shooting them. So I have started picking a brand new bait spot every year, along with my 2 “go-to” spots. Every time I put a new bait out in a new location, it allows me to learn what I am doing right or wrong with new bears. By baiting the same spots every year, you’ll have the same bears ready to feast and you can’t really gauge new techniques, etc. My son is now the “bear killer” in the family and has killed 2 bears in the first 2 years of his young hunting career. I love taking people to sit on a bait 15 yards away that have never done it. I get just as much enjoyment watching them shake as I do the actual kill! Ever since learning about Bait Em’ 907 in 2010, I have been using their products religiously. I have never seen a lure work as well as theirs have. I have also never had so much fun watching a bear TRY hard to find my scent thru the anise ‘force field’ I have over my baits! They just can’t resist, even though they know they should be weary.
I am so passionate about bear hunting that I HAVE to bait in the fall during our elk hunting trips, even though my hunting partners don’t want me “smelling greasy”. I elk hunt in the mornings and sit the baits in the evenings. I’ll never get used to seeing that big bruin come into the bait—they are majestic animals that I have much respect for.
Tad Sherman is the epitome of a true sportsman/outdoorsman. He has an intense fire for backcountry hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and bird hunting. His admiration for the great outdoors is shared with his young sons, Ty & Sam. While he enjoys competitive shooting, his hunger for antelope, bear and especially back country elk hunting far surpass any other species or outdoor experience.
Accomplishments include; Idaho State Bow Hunter of the Year 3 times, several “best of species” awards, Big Game Chairman and Director of Competition for the Idaho State Bow-hunters and is currently the President of Idaho State Bow-hunters. However, supporting and assisting others during a hunt are among his most gratifying accomplishments to date. He works hard to promote archery in the community and a well recognized figure all over the state of Idaho.
Youth Staffer Sam Sherman
Accomplishments include; Idaho State Bow Hunter of the Year 3 times, several “best of species” awards, Big Game Chairman and Director of Competition for the Idaho State Bow-hunters and is currently the President of Idaho State Bow-hunters. However, supporting and assisting others during a hunt are among his most gratifying accomplishments to date. He works hard to promote archery in the community and a well recognized figure all over the state of Idaho.
Youth Staffer Sam Sherman
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My name is Rob Schneider, I was born in California as the son of a military father who moved around his entire life. Upon completing High School, I followed in my father’s footsteps and joined the United States Air Force as a Security Forces member and later became a Military Working Dog Handler, my passion for hunting grew while stationed at Elmendorf AFB in the great state of Alaska. I self-taught myself to hunt while in Alaska by reading, watching DVD’s, and videos online.
It all started on the Denali Highway where I took my first Caribou and my love for hunting would grow beyond that. Every fall my wife dreads it because I’m never home as I’m out chasing animals. I began chasing bear’s in the mountains of the Chugach Range via spot and stalk and then moved onto baiting bears on the Kenai peninsula. It became an addiction. There is nothing that gets the adrenaline going more than watching a bear come in yards from you and eat, it’s never a dull moment chasing these magnificent creatures.
While hunting in Alaska I was lucky enough to harvest a Boone & Crockett Caribou from the 40-mile herd in 2015 and later two Rocky Mountain Billy Goats, also from the mountains of Alaska. In late 2016, I was unfortunately relocated from Alaska to Mountain Home, ID. While one day I will return to Alaska, It was in Idaho however, I was finally able to connect on my first bear over bait in the spring of 2017. To this day I continue to expand my knowledge on hunting, from hunting Elk, to Mule Deer, to Bear, and Coyotes in the Mountains and plains of Idaho.
In February 2018 I Co-founded the North American Bear Hunters group on Facebook with my good friend and bear baiting partner Jeff Borron. This group was created to bring bear hunters from all over together to share their stories, tips & tricks, etc. While the group is geared towards bear hunting anyone is welcome that want to learn or enjoys the stories. Hunting is a great past time for everyone to become a part of. Some call it an addiction, I call it a passion! We look forward to seeing everyone out there!
It all started on the Denali Highway where I took my first Caribou and my love for hunting would grow beyond that. Every fall my wife dreads it because I’m never home as I’m out chasing animals. I began chasing bear’s in the mountains of the Chugach Range via spot and stalk and then moved onto baiting bears on the Kenai peninsula. It became an addiction. There is nothing that gets the adrenaline going more than watching a bear come in yards from you and eat, it’s never a dull moment chasing these magnificent creatures.
While hunting in Alaska I was lucky enough to harvest a Boone & Crockett Caribou from the 40-mile herd in 2015 and later two Rocky Mountain Billy Goats, also from the mountains of Alaska. In late 2016, I was unfortunately relocated from Alaska to Mountain Home, ID. While one day I will return to Alaska, It was in Idaho however, I was finally able to connect on my first bear over bait in the spring of 2017. To this day I continue to expand my knowledge on hunting, from hunting Elk, to Mule Deer, to Bear, and Coyotes in the Mountains and plains of Idaho.
In February 2018 I Co-founded the North American Bear Hunters group on Facebook with my good friend and bear baiting partner Jeff Borron. This group was created to bring bear hunters from all over together to share their stories, tips & tricks, etc. While the group is geared towards bear hunting anyone is welcome that want to learn or enjoys the stories. Hunting is a great past time for everyone to become a part of. Some call it an addiction, I call it a passion! We look forward to seeing everyone out there!
Ted Jones Jr: Creator of 907 Hunting and Fishing Group on Facebook
My name is Ted Jones Jr, I was born in South Bend Indian and when I was 9 years old my mom decided to move to Fairbanks Alaska and I have been here ever since. I got married on October 09 2004 to my very beautiful and loving wife Mary Jones. We don’t have any kids but we do have 3 dogs that love the outdoors more than we do. I work full-time for the State of Alaska in the public assistance area and my wife and I just bought our very first house last year in March of 2016.
When I was 9 years old my Grandpa took me out to his moose camp and taught me how to call in Bull Moose. The next year I shot my very first moose at the age of 10 years old. This will be my 26th year hunting and I have shot 25 moose and I am hoping to make that 26-26.
My Grandpa “Jerald Eastman” was a huge part of my life and when he passed away in July 2016, I told myself that I was done hunting because I just lost my only hunting partner and my only male role model when it came to the outdoors. With lots of encouragement I decided to give it one last shot and a final goodbye. Well I only hunted for about 2 hours in a 5 day span. On the morning of the 5th I decided that today was the day to say goodbye to hunting. I got my grandpa’s camo hat on and put his Moose Hunting Rifle in the case and I left my camp. The whole way to the stand I was fighting back the tears because I knew in my mind that my hunting life was over after this morning hunt. Well I turn to go down the trail to my stand and there stands a Bull Moose right in the spot that I sit. I shut off my wheeler and get off to get my gun out of the gun boot and I shoot one time and down it goes. The Bull Moose ended up being my 25th moose and the biggest moose we have shot in that area. The horns had a spread on them of just over 60” and it had enough meat that it filled both my freezer and my Grandma’s freezer. I honestly believe that my Grandpa put that moose there and it was him saying that I needed to keep hunting and keep providing food for my family.
I started 907 Hunting and Fishing Group on Facebook on September 17th 2016 because I needed a new hunting partner and I wanted to help everyone that I could get in the outdoors. Well the group is now Alaska’s largest Hunting and Fishing group on Facebook and we have only started.
So the story above is what started my new path in life and that was to help and share whatever knowledge that I have about the outdoors. Happy Hunting and Be Safe!
My name is Ted Jones Jr, I was born in South Bend Indian and when I was 9 years old my mom decided to move to Fairbanks Alaska and I have been here ever since. I got married on October 09 2004 to my very beautiful and loving wife Mary Jones. We don’t have any kids but we do have 3 dogs that love the outdoors more than we do. I work full-time for the State of Alaska in the public assistance area and my wife and I just bought our very first house last year in March of 2016.
When I was 9 years old my Grandpa took me out to his moose camp and taught me how to call in Bull Moose. The next year I shot my very first moose at the age of 10 years old. This will be my 26th year hunting and I have shot 25 moose and I am hoping to make that 26-26.
My Grandpa “Jerald Eastman” was a huge part of my life and when he passed away in July 2016, I told myself that I was done hunting because I just lost my only hunting partner and my only male role model when it came to the outdoors. With lots of encouragement I decided to give it one last shot and a final goodbye. Well I only hunted for about 2 hours in a 5 day span. On the morning of the 5th I decided that today was the day to say goodbye to hunting. I got my grandpa’s camo hat on and put his Moose Hunting Rifle in the case and I left my camp. The whole way to the stand I was fighting back the tears because I knew in my mind that my hunting life was over after this morning hunt. Well I turn to go down the trail to my stand and there stands a Bull Moose right in the spot that I sit. I shut off my wheeler and get off to get my gun out of the gun boot and I shoot one time and down it goes. The Bull Moose ended up being my 25th moose and the biggest moose we have shot in that area. The horns had a spread on them of just over 60” and it had enough meat that it filled both my freezer and my Grandma’s freezer. I honestly believe that my Grandpa put that moose there and it was him saying that I needed to keep hunting and keep providing food for my family.
I started 907 Hunting and Fishing Group on Facebook on September 17th 2016 because I needed a new hunting partner and I wanted to help everyone that I could get in the outdoors. Well the group is now Alaska’s largest Hunting and Fishing group on Facebook and we have only started.
So the story above is what started my new path in life and that was to help and share whatever knowledge that I have about the outdoors. Happy Hunting and Be Safe!
New York - Maine
KC’s Hounds and Houndsmen was created in 2009 by Matt Mcdonnell, a lifelong outdoorsman, avid hunter and hound handler with a focus on BEAR & Coyote hunting. The website provides tremendous insights, knowledge and best practices in this hunting genre. In addition to hound hunting the site provides in depth coverage of all types of hunting and shooting sports to the community as well as promotion of the sport to our youth.
Brian Watkins - Board Memeber of Resident Hunters of Alaska
Chasing the dream of hunting and fishing in North Americas greatest country, I made the move to Alaska from Pennsylvania with a suitcase and a rifle. After spot and stalking bears for years, I found out about Bait Em 907s products and decided to switch to bear baiting. Bear baiting is a closer encounter and makes it easy to select the bigger bears. I have now become a bear hunting addict and engage many other hunters to become bear baiters. I bring new hunters into baiting, and persuade seasoned hunters to follow. Hunting in Alaska is a dream come true, and I get to live it every day.
Chasing the dream of hunting and fishing in North Americas greatest country, I made the move to Alaska from Pennsylvania with a suitcase and a rifle. After spot and stalking bears for years, I found out about Bait Em 907s products and decided to switch to bear baiting. Bear baiting is a closer encounter and makes it easy to select the bigger bears. I have now become a bear hunting addict and engage many other hunters to become bear baiters. I bring new hunters into baiting, and persuade seasoned hunters to follow. Hunting in Alaska is a dream come true, and I get to live it every day.
My name is Trevor Embry, Life Member of Alaska Bowhunters Association and avid member of Resident Hunters of Alaska and Pope and Young Club . I was born and raised in Bowling Green, KY before moving North to follow my dreams to Alaska. I currently work and reside in Anchorage. I've always claimed to be a Pharmacist by trade, but a Bowhunter by heart. I've chased nearly 20 species of North American Big Game with my bow and arrow over the past decade. Out of all the adventures, Spring Bear season continues to be my favorite time of year. I love the camaraderie of bear camp and the opportunity to introduce new people to bear hunting. In 2017 alone, I helped 5 people harvest their first bears over our baits while managing to tag out on a few nice boars myself. Second to finding good locations to begin with, I am a strong believer in scent products being the most important aspect of a successful bear bait site. Jess has created several deadly combinations that have consistently brought in and retained more bears than any other product I've tried to date. I hope everyone has a safe and successful spring in the bear woods.
