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.

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.
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.