Kentucky Outfitter #1.....
Specializing in "Kentucky Whitetail Hunts". Thanks to their Kentucky department of Fish and Game, Kentucky is fast becoming a consistant producer of trophy bucks. With the one buck limit many of Kentucky's bucks make it past 2½ years of age allowing many to mature and grow into trophy bucks.
You will be the judge of your trophy buck.They will not limit you on a spread measurement or point restriction, nor will they penalize you for taking any deer. If you hunt with them they have one goal in mind, that
is to put you on a trophy buck.
Their buck hunts take place on several farms across different counties totaling over 2,000 private acres. All stand sites are fresh. They stay on top of the deer on their properties and move stands accordingly. Many times they will take you into an area and hang a stand just prior to your hunt. This will afford you that first time chance that is so often your best chance at taking that trophy buck. They know where the deer will be throughout their entire season.
If you are looking for heated blinds, fenced deer and 4 wheeler rides to your stand location, they're not likely what you
are looking for. All of their properties are very scenic and are either owned by them, or exclusively leased by them under strict management practices. The hunting practices on these properties ensures quality game and trophy animals. The hunts are fair chase hunts for wild game in wild and scenic farm country. There are no high fences, and it is not a game farm. This is hunting as it was meant to be!
If you have a physical ailment that prevents you from making the walk or climb they will try to accommodate that. All
tree stand hunters will be required to wear a safety harness, or the hunt will be abandoned. You can choose to use their stands or hunt from your own. They will work to cater to your style of hunting, whether it would be spot and stalking, still hunting or from a blind or stand.
2006 Hunt Prices
The Kentucky archery season runs from early September to mid -January. Typically their early archery season provides some good hunting on bucks that have been well patterned and not pressured. October provides good hunting during the annual crop harvesting where deer can be hunted between feeding and bedding areas. October is also a time to hunt pre-rut whitetails. During this time they will hunt bottlenecks and saddles that are showing signs of buck activity. Early Nov. provides for the best hunting. This is the first time they will be offering bowhunting during their state firearm season in an "archery only" area. Hunter orange is equired during this time. They will establish what they feel is a standard (score) for the bucks on the property you are hunting.It is your decision to decide what is and is not a trophy in your book. They do
not make that choice for you, nor do they penalize you for taking a smaller buck. They would prefer to see the buttons, spikes and forkies walk, but they won't fine you for harvesting one. They know what their leases can and cannot support
in way of harvests.
Full package hunts with food and lodging included, are available on request.
Non-Hunter fee is $125 per day on full package hunts.
Archery Velvet Buck Hunt / 2 spots left for Sept. 15 -16 -17th $500
Hunt one of the earliest seasons in the country. You will be hunting for P&Y class bucks in full velvet. The first 2 weeks
of the bow season is your best chance at taking a buck in velvet. This hunt is a 3-day hunt. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your hunt dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting. Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
Archery Bean Field Hunts Between 9/3-9/25 / BOOKED $500
You will be hunting early season P&Y class bucks that are feeding on the rich soybeans of west Kentucky. This hunt is
a 3-day hunt. They will have these bucks patterned and stands in place. Due to the warm temperatures this hunt mostly involves hunting the first few hours of daylight and last light of the day. Bring your Thermacell. Usually they see the deer changing their food sources along with their daily patterns as they get into late Sept. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your hunt dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting. Hunters are responsible
for their food and lodging.
Archery Crop harvest Hunt Between 9/25-10/20 / BOOKED $500
Beginning the last week of Sept into early October they begin to see crop fields harvested. Cut cornfields will become a magnet for deer as they gain strength for the rut and fatten up for the winter. They will have patterned their deer and have stands placed for your 3-day hunt and remain mobile with climbing stands if needed. Fall temps can run high this time
of the year and this hunt mostly involves hunting during the first few hours of daylight, and last light of the day. A $200
non-refundable deposit is required to hold your hunt dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting.
Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
Archery Acorn drop Hunt Between 9/30-10/30 / BOOKED $500
In early October acorns begin hitting the ground. Whitetail love acorns and would rather eat them than anything else this time of year. Their leases are littered with Red and White Oaks. Almost every year they have acorns hitting the ground in abundance. They will know where the hottest acorns are being hit and will have stands setup for this 3-day hunt. If they have a poor acorn crop their focus will be on harvested crops, transition areas, along with the traditional bedding/feeding setup. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your hunt dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting. Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
Youth Firearm first weekend of Oct $400 (FULLY BOOKED)
Unlike other outfitters they do not charge for an extra person being afield with their youth, they welcome it.This hunt is geared to youth just getting started in hunting and covers the 2-day hunt for 1 Youth. This hunt involves setups in high traveled areas that almost guarantees deer movement. This is not a doe only hunt, however this is a hunt that is setup
to provide a youth hunter the best chance at harvesting a deer, which means it is more probable that a doe will be taken.
A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your hunt dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of the hunt. Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
Early Muzzleloader second weekend of Oct $500 (FULLY BOOKED)
Come take advantage of the early muzzleloader season. Typically the 2nd weekend in October is when many of the
bucks begin making rubs and scrapes visible in their hunting areas. Hunting rub lines can be very successful at this
time, as will hunting food sources and prime bedding/feeding travel areas.Light rattling can also be productive at this
time of the year. This is a 2-day hunt. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your hunt dates.Balance is
due before going afield for your first day of hunting. Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
Pre-rut bow (Available hunts for 2006) 1 spot for Oct 28-29-30th $600
If you are a bow hunter this is the time to be in the woods in west Kentucky. Each year the beginning of their rut begins
to take shape during this time.Trophy bucks become very active. The bucks will begin searching for does, making rubs, scrapes, responding to grunting and doe bleats. Rattling can be affective during this time.Warm weather can take a toll,
but they see some of the better bucks at this time of the year. This is a 3 day hunt unless otherwise arranged. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates.Balance will be due before going afield for your first day of hunting. Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
Pre-rut bow between Nov 6-Nov 10 $700 (FULLY BOOKED)
This hunt proceeds their State firearm opener. This week typically leads up to what they feel is their peek breeding
period. A lot of chasing takes place during this week. Bucks are more active by the day. They are cruising for does,
making rubs, scrapes, responding doe bleats and grunting. Rattling is very successful during this time. Warm temps
can take its toll but this is one of the best times to arrow a trophy buck. This will be a 3 day hunt unless otherwise arranged. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance will be due before going afield for
your first day of hunting. Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
Archery Rut Hunt $800 (FULLY BOOKED for 2006)
You will be in the woods with the guns going off, and will be required to wear hunter orange. This week is typically their peek rut period. A lot of chasing takes place during this week with bucks being more active by the day. For this reason
as well as, forced movements by hunting pressure on surrounding properties. You will be hunting archery only property during this 3 1/2 day hunt. Bucks will be chasing does, responding to doe bleats and grunting. Warm weather can be a negative but this is one of the best times to arrow a trophy buck. This is a 3 1/2-day hunt unless otherwise arranged. A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance will be due before going afield for your first day of hunting. Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
Firearm Nov. 11,12 and 13th $900 (FULLY BOOKED for 2006)
Experience the opportunity to firearm hunt during the peak of their rut in Kentucky. This is the time of year when many
of their trophy bucks are harvested. They will know the buck expectations for the area you are hunting and will be able
to provide specific information about the bucks you should look for. Their firearm hunts are very limited and we suggest
booking early. In 2005 they booked 8 hunters. This year they will increase this number, however availability will remain
very limited, and this hunt will book up fast. A $400 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance is
due before going afield for your first day of hunting. Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
Firearm Nov. 14,15 and 16th $900 (FULLY BOOKED for 2006)
This hunt will follow the opening 3 days. In 2005 this meant very little as they took some of their best bucks during this hunt. A $400 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day
of hunting Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
NEWLY ADDED 3/ 20/ 06: Firearm Nov 17, 18, and 19th $700 BOOKED
In recent weeks they've increased the acreage they hunt, and have had time to access the bucks on these properties
which has allowed them to expand their rifle hunt opportunities. Based on past hunts though, they recognize that you
will be hunting more pressured deer, and a little later in the Kentucky rut, so they are discounting this later hunt. This
3-day hunt will be limited however and will book fast. A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting. Hunters will be responsible for their food and lodging.
December Muzzleloader Dec 9-17th $700
Dates still to be set by KDFWR, but traditionally this hunt begins the second Saturday in December, and runs for 9
days. This is a 3-day hunt. Most years they will see a 2nd rut during this time. Many bucks will be trailing does and checking areas that does are feeding/bedding trying to find the does coming into heat for a second time. This time of
the year can be cold, rainy and windy. Food sources will be a very important part of their setups. Most hunting will be conducted early mornings and in the afternoons. A $200 non-refundable deposit will be required to hold your dates.
Balance will be due before going afield for your first day of hunting. Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
Late Season Bowhunts Dec. 20-Jan.15 $450
They consider the late season anything after December 20th. This is a 3-day hunt. The woods are open, the weather is usually cold and can be pretty harsh. Most deer are just trying to feed and stay out of the elements. By this time in their season they have probably harvested 95% of the deer they will take, they will continue to harvest deer right up to the last day of season. They see their lowest success on this hunt, but the potential is there to tag a great buck. Most bucks are focusing on feeding if they are not laid up. They will hunt tight to bedding areas or food sources. This tactic will give you the greatest chance at harvesting your late season buck. A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting. Hunters are responsible for their food and lodging.
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