DETAILS
The Hunt
Our guided hunts start early in the morning after breakfast, about one hour before sunrise. Our guests are taken to their stands by our experienced guides and then picked up between 10:00 am and 11:00 am. After lunch, around 2:00 pm, the afternoon hunt will begin with our guides taking the hunters to their stands, and then returning at dark to pick up the hunters. Our guides will then assist each hunter, if necessary, with anything that may be required for retrieving or handling a kill.
Fines
During our hunts, fines will be collected for taking a button (fawn) buck, a buck under 8-points in our trophy area, and the illegal taking of any game under NC Wildlife Laws. The fine for taking a button buck is $100.00, the fine with taking a buck under 8-points in our trophy area is $500.00, and the fine for taking any game illegally is $300.00. Our fines are imposed on our hunters, not as a means of income for our profit; our fines are set to ensure the safety of each hunt and to help aid our Wildlife Management Program, so that each hunter will have an equal opportunity to harvest a "trophy" on their hunt, either this season or another season in the future.
Meals
If your hunt includes meals; breakfast consists of doughnuts, fruit, cereal, juice and/or coffee before your morning hunt. After your morning hunt, lunch will be provided, soup or chili and sandwiches. After the afternoon hunt, a good, hot southern dinner.
*Check in after 5:00 pm on the day before your hunt, meals begin on your first day of hunting.
License
All hunters must have a valid North Carolina Hunting License, and abide by all NC Hunting Regulations. Out-of-state hunters are able to purchase a license and a local business upon arrival.
Tipping
Our guides try extremely hard to accommodate all guests with their stay and on each hunt. Please tip your guides, as our guides' income is based solely upon tips from hunters.
Stands
Our guests can choose from a wide variety of stands located over various types of woods and farm land. we have tripod stands, tower stands, ladder stands and others. Some of our stands can comfortably and safely accommodate two hunters (father and son) at one time. Shooting distance can range from five yards up to three hundred yards depending on which stand the hunter selects.
Reservations
We recommend that all hunters make their reservations at least 4 to 6 months in advance. There is a 50% non-refundable deposit required to reserve hunts, with the remaining balance due upon arrival. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will mail each hunter a confirmation, along with a detailed map and a check list of recommended items to bring for your hunt.
Personal items recommended to bring:
- Insect repellant
- Flashlight with batteries
- 2 pairs of boots (1 rubber and 1 standard)
- Rain gear
- Camera with batteries
- Large portable coolers for meat
- Binoculars
- Light clothes (September-October)
- Heavier clothes (November-December)
- Orange hat and vest (as required by NC hunting laws)