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General Discussion => General Forum => Topic started by: gobbler777 on February 17, 2012, 12:44:15 PM

Title: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: gobbler777 on February 17, 2012, 12:44:15 PM
I was talking with a non - turkey hunter ( what ?) the other day and he said he'd like to try hunting them. He followed with "whats the going rate for a one on one guided hunt?". I've been blessed with never having to pay to hunt them so I was at a complete loss for an answer. Does anyone here have any idea? I know that species, lodging and food can add to the price so leave that out.
So, for simplicity....... a one on one... for a day.... for an Eastern? anyone?  Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: Jay Longhauser on February 17, 2012, 01:11:40 PM
Best way to get info may be to google turkey guides in __________  Prices vary from state to state, some wont do one day some may. 
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: SWAMPFOX on February 17, 2012, 01:19:50 PM
not trying to advertise our services at all. but we charge 1250.00 for a 3 day hunt along the low grounds of the roanoke river in nc. this includes meals,lodging,guiding and best of all u can fish for striped bass for free along the banks.
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: barry on February 17, 2012, 02:41:09 PM
Friend of mine offers one day hunts. His price was $250 several years ago
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: dirt road ninja on February 17, 2012, 02:43:52 PM
Depends on the guide. Not sure if many do 1 day hunts.
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: mfd1027 on February 17, 2012, 03:14:05 PM
3 days - Western Kentucky- 2 birds-500.00
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: BowBendr on February 17, 2012, 08:20:38 PM
I've guided day-hunts in the past, and here's what I did:

You meet me about 2 hours before the hunt (4 a.m.), and I drive us the rest of the way. No breakfast, no lunch....I do have bottled water......I put us on a roosted bird that I scouted previously, and what happens, happens......$125, and we'll hunt 'til you kill or want to stop.
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: gobbler777 on February 18, 2012, 09:43:17 AM
I suppose most are packaged hunts including overnight and meals. The one day info is appreciated ... thanks to all. Any other day rates are appreciated.
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: mossy835 on February 18, 2012, 11:35:14 AM
Out here $100 to $125 a day per hunter no meals or lodging on public land. Good luck.
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: gobbler777 on February 19, 2012, 12:02:56 AM
Where is "out here" Mossy?
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: BOFF on February 19, 2012, 12:32:57 AM
You also have to figure in the license fees as well for in state or out of state.



God Bless,
David B.
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: Gamblinman on February 19, 2012, 07:57:09 AM
You can budget  $900.00 to $1,200.00 for about any out of state trip, except Florida. Some a little more, some a little less. Thats semi-guided. three days, two birds, license, lodging food,and gas.


Gman
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: TheWidowMaker on February 19, 2012, 10:29:02 AM
I think 150 is more than fair....Prices are starting to get out of hand.
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: gobblerguide on February 19, 2012, 04:22:50 PM
I : charge 1050.00  for 3 days in Nebraska for 2 birds,250.00 for a 3rd bird.Guaranteed ,no chance to kill you dont owe me anything.You hunt with me personally and you will be successful----- in 5yrs i have never failed to fill out a guy.It helps that we have a truckload of gobblers and i only take 10 hunters a season.I dont know anyone that offers this but myself.         
Title: Re: Pay to Turkey Hunt Question
Post by: NWBama on February 19, 2012, 04:58:04 PM
You have to just check around. I have mostly seen about 300 to 400 per day without license.