depending upon where you, you may only have a fifty(or less) yard shot, so if you are more used to using a shotgun, you may want to consider taking it instead of a rifle. a good shot with a slug will knock them down just as easy as a bullet. the wild crops are very good in maine this year, blueberries are in, blackberries just starting, lots of apples. i don' t want to disappoint you or get you worried, but you might be competing against the natural foods. my hunt is coming last week of sept., after a lot of the natural food supply has been exhausted. lead weights for your wasit and body to add some weight so that you don' t get carried away would be a good idea. weather has been nice there this summer so far, cooling towards the weekend, bring clothes to range from 70-90f. l.l.beans is an ok tourist trap to visit, be prepared to drop some serious coin if you go in there though.