About Us

Don Kleiner and Argy Nestor are the principals in Maine Outdoors.

Don Kleiner is a Master Maine Guide, and has been creating delightful outdoor memories for clients for 25 years. Don has received several awards for his work over the years including the 2007 Excellence in Tourism award for a recreation supplier presented by Governor Baldacci at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Don served as the Director of Information and Education at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from 1999 to 2003. While there he was presented the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Ernest Thompson Seton Award as the individual deemed as the one most responsible for its program that best promoted a public awareness of the need to support the science and practice of fish and wildlife management. Don also received an Outstanding Service Award from the Maine Professional Guides Association.

Over the years Don has worked with many conservation and education organizations. Don currently serves Chair of the Board of Directors of the Maine Tourism Association and was a Trustee of Unity College. Don is a life member and past president of the Maine Professional Guides Association and recently served as President of the Board of Directors of the Maine Conservation School. Don is a 2008 graduate of the Midcoast Leadership Academy at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center.

Don is also a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain who has a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science and has spent a lifetime learning outdoors. Click here to see more about Don at Zoom Info.

Argy has been a Middle School Art Educator for twenty nine years and was recognized in 1995 as Maine's Teacher of the Year. She currently works as the Visual and Performing Arts specialist at the Maine Department of Education. She writes a blog on arts education in Maine. Check it out here!

Fun, knowledge and value outdoors.

• Fun: Every interaction Maine Outdoors has should be enjoyable for all parties.
• Knowledge: Maine Outdoors provides knowledge that enhances each customers experience and improves their understanding of the enviroment.
• Value: Maine Outdoors will deliver value that far exceeds price.
• Outdoors: Every aspect of the business is related to Maine's outdoors.

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