What semi-guided means
The term gets used loosely, so here is how we use it.
- We scoutYou arrive to current information on where deer or turkeys are moving.
- We show you the setupsStand or blind locations, how to get in and out, and which wind each one needs.
- You hunt aloneNo guide sits with you, and you choose which setup to hunt each day.
- We're a call awayFor a tracking job, a question or a change of plan.
How a semi-guided hunt runs
Walk-through
Before the first hunt we go over the setups and the property lines with you.
Pick by the wind
Each morning and evening you choose the setup that fits the wind.
Check in
A message when you're in and when you're out, so someone knows.
Call when a deer is down
We come help with the trail, the drag and the game check.
What affects the price of a semi-guided hunt?
With no guide sitting beside you, these are what set the price.
| What affects the price | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Deer or turkey | And which season. |
| Days | How long you'll hunt. |
| Number of hunters | How many setups the group needs. |
| License and permit | Paid to the state by each hunter. |
Is a semi-guided hunt enough for a first Ohio hunt?
For a hunter who has killed deer at home, usually. The hard part of hunting new ground is knowing where to sit, and that is the part we do.
For a first-ever deer or turkey, book a fully guided deer hunt or a guided spring turkey hunt instead. Having someone beside you at the shot is worth it.
What stays the same on a semi-guided hunt
Who it suits
Semi-guided is a step down in hand-holding, so be honest about your experience.
- Experienced bowhuntersHunters who pick their own shots and know how to trail a deer.
- Turkey hunters who callIf you run your own calls, you may not want someone else doing it.
- Small groupsFriends who want to hunt together without a guide for each person.
Semi-Guided Hunts questions
What is the difference between guided and semi-guided hunts?
Do I need my own tree stand for a semi-guided hunt?
Can a group book a semi-guided hunt together?
Who tracks the deer on a semi-guided hunt?
Ask about a semi-guided hunt
Send your name and phone number, then the season you want and how many hunters. We'll call to talk dates.