We measure success by the quality of the hunt, not the number of deer taken. For most hunters, seeing a big buck or great deer movement makes a successful week. You set your own stands and hunt how you want, so your harvest depends on you. Our most successful hunters scout ahead and hunt daylight to dark. Once you book, schedule a scouting trip.
Yes. We have a 130 inch minimum gross Boone and Crockett score. We strongly encourage our hunters to harvest 140 inches and up.
Yes. Call us to talk through our solo hunter properties.
No. The property and the lodging belong to your group for the week. We never mix groups.
Some properties include ladder stands. On most properties you are free to hunt from a saddle, hang your own stands, or set blinds. Climbers, hang-ons, and ladder sticks are fine. No screw-in steps or spikes. We strongly encourage preseason scouting and can share onX locations for parking, access, and hunting spots.
Fully furnished lodging, like a cabin you would rent for a family trip, located on the property you hunt. See Rates & Dates for lodging prices.
Hunters bring their own food on most hunts, and our lodging has full kitchens. Our top package includes home-cooked meals.
Yes. Our DIY lodging hunts let you stay at a nearby Airbnb, hotel, or campground. See Rates & Dates for DIY pricing.
Yes. Crossbows are legal in Ohio.
Usually, yes. Check with us. Depending on your group size, we can add a guest for a small extra charge.
Yes. We allow hunters 15 and up when an adult comes along. Fill out the minor release form when you book.
During the November rut, lows can be in the 20s and highs in the mid 70s. This is Ohio, so pack for everything!
Highland, Hocking, and Scioto. These areas hold tens of thousands of acres of mature hardwoods with some prime farm ground, where bucks get old.
Generally, yes. Even so, we strongly encourage onX Hunt or a similar mapping app, and we can share the property boundaries through onX. Scout before season and download onX. It works great for mapping!
