JONESBORO – The world’s oldest and largest booking agency for hunting, fishing and adventure travel plans to generate $10 million in revenue and two dozen jobs in Maine within the next three years when the company shifts its home office to the Pine Tree State.

PanAngling and PanHunting, now based in Indianapolis, Ind., will move the hub of its operation to a cabin on Route 1 on March 1, according to its president, Dean Langton.

Sporting enthusiasts on the company’s 38,000-member mailing list book fishing trips from Alaska to Chile and hunting trips as far away as Africa. Although the company also books trips to Maine for its clients, Langton believes the move will place the company in a market that hasn’t been tapped for its full potential.

“Maine has wonderful hunting and fishing inventory with all lodges, camps and guides,” Langton said Friday. “It’s the best-kept secret out there.”

The decision came a couple of days ago, although Langton has been researching the possible move for a while. A few months ago, Gov. Angus King spoke with Langton on the phone and discussed the benefits of relocating the business to Maine.

In a statement released Friday, King was pleased the idea had come to fruition.

“It’s great news for the state of Maine and Washington County,” King said. “I’m sure the people in the area are excited to take part in the opportunities generated by PanAngling and PanHunting.

“It’s a sign of the strength and quality of Maine’s work force, which is one of the major selling points the state has to offer for companies looking to locate here,” King added.

Langton said the move makes economic sense for the 28-year-old agency. The company went through downsizing four months ago, cutting its 25-person work force by 10. By moving to a more affordable area, Langton said, he plans to cut operating costs.

“We will reduce overhead by 60 percent by moving to Maine,” Langton said.

The company will relocate six of its 15 current employees.

Within the state, Langton said, PanAngling-Hunting plans to start a real estate business that will rent lodging to sportsmen. Chandler River Log Homes constructed the company’s new facility in Jonesboro, and Langton said he would continue to work with local contractors in constructing lodges and cabins in various remote locations. In addition, Langton said he plans to work with residents interested in renting out their cabins.

The company also will establish a presence in Addison with Red Stag, a red deer farm that will serve venison vendors within the country and companies abroad that deal in deer antlers.

“The company is dedicated to bring as much to the state as we can,” Langton said.

That determination includes television exposure. The company produces three hunting and fishing shows for national sports networks. Langton said the shows haven’t focused on Maine in the past, but the new shows will take 60 percent of their material from within the state with a new concentration on the New England Sports Network.

“The programs will showcase the state and should bring in an enormous amount of sportsmen,” Langton said.

Originally from Machias, the 33-year-old Langton will be returning to his roots with the move.

“It’s like going home,” Langton said. “I love Maine, and I want to do all that I can to help boost the economy.”