I am pretty certain I am going to go ahead and book for next spring for a group of 2-3 of us. Right now I have it narrowed down to 5 different outfits. I am open as well to other suggestions anyone has, or who to stay away from. With the kind of money we are looking at spending, we are expecting 100% success rates or as close to as one can possibly get. Preference would be hunting true swamp country, palmettos, bottoms, etc...not huge on being in the midst of an orange grove. We do want to stay in the southern half of Florida or further, as we want pure Osceola's. Thanks in advance
5 we are looking at:
Swamp Gobbler Outfitters
Osceola Outdoors
Cypress Roost Outfitters
DC Cattle Ranch
Storey Hunts
When I went, DC Cattle only took two hunters a year.
Cypress Roost. Travis is a good guy lives for turkeys.
Curious about what an outfitter would charge in Fla?
I've personally only hunted with Swamp gobbler. Good guys and lots of turkeys, beautiful place to hunt. This spring will be my 7th time hunting with them and have killed a gobbler every time down but once. That one time we were in to them everyday but for one reason or another was just never presented a shot. Charley offered for me to come back later in the season but my schedule wouldn't allow it. Don't think you can go wrong with any of the outfitters you've got listed.
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I'll throw out gods country outfitters
Osceola Shooters. Trevor gets it done. 100% success......
Quote from: Fullfan on March 02, 2020, 07:43:50 AM
Curious about what an outfitter would charge in Fla?
These days...if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it. :o
Thanks for the feed back so far. Has anyone on here personally hunted wither Osceola Outdoors or Cypress Roost Outfitters?
Quote from: Txag12 on March 02, 2020, 05:08:15 PM
Thanks for the feed back so far. Has anyone on here personally hunted wither Osceola Outdoors or Cypress Roost Outfitters?
Ive known travis (Cypress Roost) for 15 years, we work for the same department and have hunted with him in the past as friends. he is passionate about what he does. Talked to him the other day and was asking about his business and he doesnt even hunt the property he leases and guides, its solely for clients. He has feeders running year round for various different wildlife and spends the majority of his time and money on his passion. Ive never used an outfitter to hunt but i wouldnt hesitate going with cypress roost if i were to.
Quote from: Fullfan on March 02, 2020, 07:43:50 AM
Curious about what an outfitter would charge in Fla?
I hunt Florida about every other year. The cost varies from around $1500.00 with a guide and no lodging (staying in a hotel) to well over $2500.00 for the full guide, lodge, meals experience. Extra birds cost extra.
I'm good friends with Lon Trice, as I live close to him and went to school with his son. Knew the family before he even made turkey calls. I know he prefers Gods Country outfitters, he usually goes down and helps guide hunters every season
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I'm leaning towards Swamp gobbler outfitters, cypress roost, Storey hunts, or osceola outdoors. All four seem to come highly recommended.
For those have been to south zone of Florida, what is the best time period to go, earlier in the season the better?
Southern outdoor outfitters with Paul Byrd is another I have come across a good bit. Have any members gone w/ them or have any insight?
Quote from: Txag12 on March 06, 2020, 08:14:44 AM
I'm leaning towards Swamp gobbler outfitters, cypress roost, Storey hunts, or osceola outdoors. All four seem to come highly recommended.
For those have been to south zone of Florida, what is the best time period to go, earlier in the season the better?
Go early. The birds on our place in Glades county start gobbling a little during deer season in mid January and have been going good now for a few weeks. The later you go, the hotter it will be and the birds could slow down.
Quote from: cracker4112 on March 06, 2020, 08:43:48 AM
Quote from: Txag12 on March 06, 2020, 08:14:44 AM
I'm leaning towards Swamp gobbler outfitters, cypress roost, Storey hunts, or osceola outdoors. All four seem to come highly recommended.
For those have been to south zone of Florida, what is the best time period to go, earlier in the season the better?
Go early. The birds on our place in Glades county start gobbling a little during deer season in mid January and have been going good now for a few weeks. The later you go, the hotter it will be and the birds could slow down.
Thats weird. My family had a place in muse and i went here and there for youth in lykes and seemed like they kicked off down in collier before they would in muse.
I recommend swamp gobbler outfitters. My dad and I had awesome hunts with them.
Highly recommend Osceola Outdoors. You won't have a better time anywhere, than you'll have with Mike Tussey and his crew.
Avoid facebook type guides ....avoid people that have openings for the SAME year , there is usually a good reason why ...dont hire folks to show you around crowded public areas and quota hunts, or airboat rides to hunt someone else's. Pasture to the high water mark ...that's BS
My recommendation hunt Orlando area and south , I'm not going to get into some online expert debate on where the "line "is , I'm saying as a floridian who has shot them.all over the state .....ORLANDO AREA AND SOUTH , the front part of the season down here is ALWAYS BEST unless there was a cold front , and that happens
There are some good guide operations. and there are some BAD ones use common sense , check references etc...
I highly recommend DC cattle ranch. I hunted with them spring 2013 and it was phenomenal. I took my bird the first afternoon and I was treated to a steak dinner that evening with beef from the ranch. Great hunt and great quality people!!!
Good lord willing and the creek don't rise I am going to dc ranch opening weekend
Another vote for Osceola Outdoors! I've known Mike Tussey for 15 years. He definitely has the birds. Last Thursday, I had a big dagger spurred gobbler down 3 hours after arriving in camp. I think they are running 100% success rate so far this year. Great outfit to hunt with!
Quote from: Txag12 on March 01, 2020, 10:07:02 PM
I am pretty certain I am going to go ahead and book for next spring for a group of 2-3 of us. Right now I have it narrowed down to 5 different outfits. I am open as well to other suggestions anyone has, or who to stay away from. With the kind of money we are looking at spending, we are expecting 100% success rates or as close to as one can possibly get. Preference would be hunting true swamp country, palmettos, bottoms, etc...not huge on being in the midst of an orange grove. We do want to stay in the southern half of Florida or further, as we want pure Osceola's. Thanks in advance
5 we are looking at:
Swamp Gobbler Outfitters
Osceola Outdoors
Cypress Roost Outfitters
DC Cattle Ranch
Storey Hunts
Check your messages.
Quote from: Gamblinman on March 02, 2020, 08:31:58 AM
Quote from: Fullfan on March 02, 2020, 07:43:50 AM
Curious about what an outfitter would charge in Fla?
These days...if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it. :o
That's about rude IMO. Some people have plenty of money, but won't spend that much to buy something that can be bought in the store.
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