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Plan your hunt

You booked the week, now here is everything else: how to get to camp, when to show up, what to throw in the truck, and exactly how a day with us runs from dark to dark. Read this once before you pack and you will show up ready to hunt.

Hunter loading gear before a guided Kentucky whitetail hunt at Frenzy Outdoors camp

Getting here

Driving in

Camp sits outside Ewing, Kentucky, in Fleming County. Most hunters drive in and park at the lodge. Bring your own vehicle if you can, it makes running to town for a license or a coffee a lot easier.

Nearest airports

Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes away. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) is about 1 hour 45 minutes. Huntington Tri-State (HTS) is about 2 hours. Rent a vehicle at the airport, we do not run airport shuttles.

Flying with gear

Check your bow or firearm with the airline in a hard case and declare it at the counter. If you would rather not travel with a rifle, tell us ahead of time and we will help you sort out a loaner or a local option.

Town and supplies

Flemingsburg and Maysville are a short drive for groceries, ammo, license vendors, a pharmacy, and a diner. Cell service is solid at camp and spotty on some back farms.

Check in, check out, and the day

Check in is 2:00 p.m. the day before your hunt starts. Check out is 10:00 a.m. the morning after your last hunt day. Here is how the days in between run.

  1. Day before your hunt

    Check in at camp from 2:00 p.m. Get your room, unpack, sight in at the range, and walk through your stands and access routes on a map with your guide. Dinner is served in the evening and we go over the plan for morning.

  2. Morning sit

    Coffee and a hot breakfast about 90 minutes before shooting light. Your guide drops you at your stand well before daylight using a quiet access route. Most hunters sit until mid-morning, or all day during the rut.

  3. Midday

    Come back for lunch, a nap, and a fresh look at trail-camera photos, or pack a lunch and stay out. During the first two weeks of November we strongly recommend staying in the tree all day.

  4. Evening sit

    Back in the stand by early afternoon and hunting until last light. Text or radio your guide when you are down. Keep your phone charged so we can reach you.

  5. After the shot

    Sit tight, mark your last sighting, and call your guide before you take up the trail. We handle tracking, recovery, photos, field dressing, and hanging your deer in the cooler.

  6. Departure day

    Check out by 10:00 a.m. Hunters normally leave the morning after their last hunt day so nobody is driving home exhausted. We will make sure your meat and cape are squared away with a processor or taxidermist before you go.

Packing and gear list

Lodging, meals, stands and blinds, guiding, and game recovery are on us. Everything below is on you.

Documents and must-haves

  • Kentucky or Ohio hunting license and deer permit, bought before you arrive
  • Photo ID and hunter education card if your state requires it
  • Balance payment (card, cash, or check) for the amount due at camp
  • Any medications, plus your insurance card
  • Phone, charger, and a battery pack for all-day sits

Weapon and shooting gear

  • Bow with broadheads and practice points, or rifle, muzzleloader, or crossbow
  • Extra ammunition, arrows, nocks, and a release (bring a spare release)
  • Hard case for travel and a soft case for the field
  • Rangefinder and binoculars
  • Blaze orange vest and hat for gun season, required by law
  • Knife, gutting gloves, and a headlamp with fresh batteries

Clothing by layer

  • Base layers in merino or synthetic, never cotton
  • Insulating mid layers and a quiet outer shell in a woodland pattern
  • Heavy parka and bibs for late-season and gun-week sits
  • Rain gear, gloves (light and heavy), face mask, and a warm hat
  • Insulated rubber boots plus a lighter pair for warm early-season days
  • Casual clothes for camp and a change of clothes for the drive home

Stand and comfort items

  • Safety harness, required in our stands, plus a lineman's belt if you saddle hunt
  • Saddle, platform, and sticks if you prefer running your own sets
  • Hand warmers, a thermos, snacks, and a water bottle
  • Small backpack, grunt call, rattling antlers, and a drag rope
  • Scent-control spray and a bag for storing hunting clothes
  • Cooler for the drive home if you are hauling your own meat

Camp rules we hold to

  • Everyone hunts from a safety harness. No exceptions.
  • Hunt the stand your guide assigns you. Freelancing burns another hunter's setup.
  • No alcohol before or during a hunt. Enjoy a drink at camp after you are out of the tree.
  • Text your guide when you are in the stand and when you are down.
  • Shot selection matters more than filling a tag. If you are not confident, let him walk.
  • We manage for mature deer, so your guide will give you a target-age guideline before you sit.

Before you travel

Buy your license and deer permit online ahead of time, and check the season dates for the week you booked so you know which weapon is legal.

Common questions

What time should I arrive at camp?
Check in is from 2:00 p.m. the day before your hunt begins, and check out is by 10:00 a.m. the morning after your last hunt day. Arriving the day before gives you time to sight in and walk through your stands.
What airport should I fly into for a Kentucky deer hunt?
Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) is closest at about 1 hour 20 minutes from camp. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) is about 1 hour 45 minutes and often has cheaper fares. Rent a vehicle at the airport since we do not provide shuttles.
What should I bring on a guided whitetail hunt?
Your license and tag, your weapon and ammunition or arrows, a safety harness, layered non-cotton clothing, rain gear, insulated boots, blaze orange for gun season, a headlamp, and a knife. Lodging, meals, stands, and game recovery are provided.
Do I need to buy my license before I get there?
Yes. Kentucky and Ohio both sell nonresident licenses and deer permits online over the counter, so buy yours before you travel. Our hunting license guide links to the official state pages.
What happens after I shoot a deer?
Stay put, mark the last place you saw the deer, and call your guide before tracking. We handle recovery, photos, field dressing, and hanging your deer, and we can connect you with a local processor and taxidermist.

Still have a question?

Call Neil directly or send a note and we will get you sorted before you load the truck.