2008 Trophy Buck Hunt Prices

Archery, Crossbow, Muzzleloader,Rifle

The Kentucky Archery season runs from early September to mid January. Typically the early archery season provides some great hunting on bucks that have been well patterned and not pressured.

October provides good hunting early when acorns are dropping and during annual crop harvesting where focus will be between bedding and feeding areas. October is also a time to hunt pre-rut whitetails. During this time we will hunt bottlenecks and saddles that are showing signs of buck activity.

Early November provides for some great bow hunting action. The rut will be in full swing between the 5th and 20th of this month. We also offer bowhunting during our State Firearm season on a Archery Only area. Hunter Orange is required during this time.

We will establish what we feel is a standard (score) for the bucks on the property you are hunting. It is your decision to decide what is and is not a trophy in your book. We do not make that choice for you, nor do we penalize you for taking a smaller buck. We would like to see the buttons, spikes, forkies and baskets walk, but again, we don't impose penalties for harvesting one. We know what our leases can and cannot support in way of harvests.

*** To book days beyond our normal 3-day hunts please contact us for availability, dates and rates. Days beyond our normal 3-day hunts are at the rate of $200 per day.***

Archery Velvet Buck Hunt Between 9/6-9/15 $550 Hunt one of the earliest seasons in the country. You will be hunting for P&Y class bucks in full velvet. The first 2 weeks of the season is your best chance at taking a buck in full velvet. This hunt is a 3-day hunt. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your hunt dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting.

Archery Bean Field Hunts Between 9/3-9/25 $550 You will be hunting early season P&Y class bucks that are feeding on the rich soybeans of west Kentucky. This hunt is a 3-day hunt. We will have these bucks patterned and stands in place. Due to high temps, this hunt mostly involves hunting the first few hours of daylight and last light of the day. Bring your Thermacell. Generally we see the deer changing food sources as we get into late Sept. along with their daily patterns. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your hunt dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting.

Archery Acorn Drop/Crop harvest Hunt Between 9/25-10/25 $550 Beginning the last week of Sept into October we begin to see acorns hit the ground and crop fields harvested. White oaks and Cut cornfields become a magnet for deer as they gain strength for the rut. We will have patterned the deer and have stands in place for your 3-day hunt and remain mobile with climbing stands if needed. Fall temps can run high this time of the year. This hunt mostly involves hunting the first few hours of the morning and late afternoons. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your hunt dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting.

Youth Firearm first weekend of Oct $400 Unlike most Outfitters we do not charge for an extra person being afield with their Youth. We welcome it. This hunt is geared to Youth just getting started in hunting and covers the 2-day hunt for 1 Youth. This hunt involves setups in high traveled areas that almost guarantee deer movement. This is not a doe only hunt. However, this is a hunt that is setup to provide an eventful day afield while providing your youth hunter the chance to harvest a deer, which means it is more probable that a doe will be taken. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your hunt dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting.

Early Muzzleloader October 18-19th, 2008 $500 Come take advantage of the early Muzzleloader season here in Kentucky. Typically the 3rd weekend in October, this is when many of our bucks begin making rubs and scrapes visible in our hunting areas. Hunting rub lines can be very successful, as will hunting food sources and prime bedding/feeding travel areas. Light rattling can also be productive at this time of the year. This is a 2-day hunt. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your hunt dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting.

Pre-rut bow between Oct 25-Oct 31 $650 If you are a bow bender, this is the time to enter the woods in west Kentucky. Each and every year the beginnings of our rut start to take shape during this time. Trophy Bucks become very active. They will begin cruising for does, making rubs, scrapes, responding to grunting, doe bleats and grunting. Rattling can be affective during this time as well. Warm weather can take its toll, but here at WKO we traditionally see some of our better bucks this time of the year. This is a 3 -day hunt unless otherwise arranged. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. . Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting

Pre-rut/Rut bow between Nov 1-Nov 7 $750 This hunt proceeds our State firearm opener. This week typically leads up to what I feel is our peek breeding period. A lot of chasing takes place during this week. Bucks are more active by the day. They are cruising for does, making rubs, scrapes, responding to grunting, doe bleats and grunting. Rattling is very successful during this time. Warm weather can take its toll, but this is one of the best times to arrow a trophy buck. This is a 3 -day hunt unless otherwise arranged. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. . Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting.

Firearm Nov. 8, 9, and 10th $950 Experience the opportunity to firearm hunt during the peak of our rut here in Kentucky. This is the time of year when most trophy bucks are harvested. We will set expectations for the area you are hunting and be able to provide specific information about bucks you should look for. Our firearm hunts are very limited and we suggest booking early. A $450 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting

Firearm Nov. 11, 12, and 13th $950 Experience the opportunity to firearm hunt during the peak of our rut here in Kentucky. This is the time of year when most trophy bucks are harvested. We will set expectations for the area you are hunting and be able to provide specific information about bucks you should look for. This hunt follows the opening 3 days of season but this has meant very little in recent years. We take good bucks throughout the short 3 week rifle season. Our firearms hunts are very limited and we suggest booking early. A $450 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting

Firearm Nov 14, 15, and 16th - $950 Make no mistake you will have the same opportunity to harvest that trophy buck as those hunting before you. With several properties spread out and across different counties, hunting pressure is not an issue. This 3-day hunt will be limited and will book fast. A $450 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting

Firearm Nov 17, 18, and 19th $700 We offer this hunt for those that want to save a little money and know that the rut means a buck can be taken at any time. We are hunting 2800 acres over 11 properties and 2 counties. Depending on our success, you could very easily be hunting property that has yet to be hunted. This hunt is conducted over the 10th, 11th and 12th days of a 3-week season and will be the last rifle hunt offered for 2008. With all of our hunts, space is limited so we suggest booking early. A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. The balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting.

December Muzzleloader Dec 13-21st $700 Date still to be set by KDFWR, but traditionally this hunt begins the second Saturday in December and runs for 9 days. This is a 3-day hunt. Most years we will see a 2nd rut during this time. Many bucks will be trailing does and checking areas that does are feeding/bedding trying to find the doe coming into heat for a second time. This time of the year can be very cold, rainy and windy. Food sources will be an important part of our setups. Most hunting will be conducted early mornings and in the afternoons. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting

Late Season Bowhunts Dec. 22-Jan.15 $450 We consider the late season anything after December 1st. This is a 3-day hunt. The woods are open, temps are usually cold and the weather can be pretty harsh. Most deer are just trying to feed and stay out of the elements. By this time we've probably harvested 95% of the deer we will take. We will continue to harvest deer right on up until the last day of season. We see our lowest success on this hunt, but the potential is there to tag a great buck. Most bucks are focusing on feeding if they are not laid up. We will hunt tight to bedding areas or food sources. Both these tactics will give you the greatest chance at harvesting a late season buck. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance is due before going afield for your first day of hunting.

All Hunts - Your hunt includes 3 full days of hunting. 1 buck and 1 doe or 2 does may be taken. We will provide assistance to you on getting you booked in a local hotel at your expense and within your budget. Camping is also a possibility if desired. Food is your responsibility. You will be taken to your hunting area and assisted in the field to your setup. Any harvested game will be retrieved, field dressed and removed from the field by WesternKentuckyOutdoors. Local processing can be arranged at additional cost to you. We have freezers to store your meat during your hunt. You are responsible for getting any game meat home. There are local food banks available for donation at your expense.

All-Included Hunts - For an additional $125 per day, your hunt will includes 3 full days of hunting. 1 buck and 1 doe or 2 does may be taken. Accomodations will be made for you. Breakfast will be of cereals, pastries and so forth. Lunch will be provided in the field or at local establishments. Evening dinner will be discussed each day and planned for accordingly using a professional caterer. You will be taken to/from your hunting area and assisted in the field to your setup. Any harvested game will be retrieved, field dressed and removed from the field by WesternKentuckyOutdoors. Local processing can be arranged at additional cost to you. Or if you'd like, the deer can be quartered at no additional cost. We have freezers to store your meat during your hunt. You are responsible for getting any game meat home. There are local food banks available for donation at your expense. .