What a fully guided deer hunt covers
A guided hunt means you show up ready to hunt and the scouting is already done. Here is what the guide takes care of.
- The setupWhere to sit for the wind that day, and how to get in without bumping deer.
- The sitA guide with you from before legal light until you climb down.
- The shot callHelp judging the deer and the distance before you draw or squeeze.
- After the shotTracking, tagging, game check and getting the deer out.
Meat processing and taxidermy are arranged by you. We can tell you what other hunters do.
How a guided deer day runs
Meet before light
We meet early enough to be settled before legal shooting time, half an hour before sunrise.
Morning sit
The first hours are spent where deer travel between feed and bed.
Midday
A break to eat and check the wind, or an all-day sit when deer are moving.
Evening sit
Back in until legal time ends, half an hour after sunset.
Recovery and game check
A deer is tagged before it's moved and game checked by noon the next day.
What affects the price of a guided deer hunt?
We quote a deer hunt once we know your dates and the season. The price comes down to these.
| What affects the price | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Season | Early November archery and gun week are the dates most hunters ask for. |
| Days | How many days you hunt. |
| Hunters per guide | One on one, or two hunters sharing a guide. |
| Weapon | Bow, crossbow, gun or muzzleloader changes the setups we use. |
| License and permit | Paid to the state by you. |
Which deer season should you book?
Archery gives you the most days and the rut. It runs Sept. 26, 2026 to Feb. 7, 2027, and it's when about 45 percent of Ohio's deer were checked last season.
Gun week, Nov. 30 to Dec. 6, puts the most hunters in the woods at once. Muzzleloader, Jan. 2 to 5, is a short cold-weather hunt after the pressure has dropped.
Ohio deer rules that shape the hunt
What you bring
Pack for long, cold sits.
- Your weapon and ammunition or arrowsSighted in before you travel.
- License and deer permitBought from the state before the hunt.
- Hunter orangeRequired in the gun and muzzleloader seasons.
- Layers and bootsQuiet outer layers and boots you can sit still in.
Guided Deer Hunts questions
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Ask about guided deer hunt dates
Send your name and phone number, then the season you want and how many hunters. We'll call to talk dates.