Looking for a new exciting place to hunt whitetail or mule deer? If you're going into new territory that you're not familiar with, a deer hunting guide can be a valuable asset. A knowledgeable hunting guide knows the lay of the land and the habitats of the animals. Guides have associations with outfitters, hunting lodges, local state offices and resources that can save you time.
A deer hunting guide can plan your hunt based on your expectations to get the most out of your expedition. Outfitters can provide hunting equipment and are especially helpful with licenses or tags that are required by the state or province.
Perhaps most importantly, guides often have long-standing contracts with private landowners, and this can be one of the only ways to gain access to some of the best hunting opportunities available with the added benefit of not being elbow to elbow with hundreds of other hunters.
For a list of deer hunting guides scroll down a bit, they are listed by state.
Questions you might ask before booking a hunt:
- What type of hunt - full service or drop off, stands or drive
- Type of game - whitetail deer, mule deer, bonus animals
- Bag limits - bucks? does?
- Guarantees
- Length of hunt, cancellations
- Transportation used - by foot, horseback, mule, four-wheel drive, fly in
- Exertion - how many miles of hiking per day, how steep is the terrain
- Ratios - How many hunters per guide, conversion rates
- Accommodations - camping tents, cabins, resort or ranch
- Amenities - bathroom, television, cable, meals
- Bringalongs - advice on type of clothing, weapons, or equipment will you need to bring and what they provide
- Pricing - cost of the hunt, permits, kill fees, packing out, taxidermy, processing, shipping - don't forget to tip
- References - a good guide or outfitter should have many satisfied repeat customers
Hunting Guides, Outfitters, Lodges By State
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