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Double Spur Outfitters offers guided hunting experiences through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We offer a dream hunting experience in your quest for bear, turkey and whitetail deer. We also offer 4 miles of private water for the ultimate trout fishing experience on Cedar Creek. Double Spur Outfitters, is Star Tannery, Virginia's, premier hunting guide service. Operating exclusively on private and national forest land that is located in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, it is a sportsman's paradise. If you are hunting in Virginia, and looking for the best place to book your guided deer, bear, or turkey hunt, look no further than Double Spur Outfitters. At Double Spur we have exclusive access to hunt more acres and offer a wider variety of hunting options than any other guide service in or around Star Tannery, Virginia.

Double Spur Outfitters is not your ordinary guide service that takes all customers to the same spot day after day. At Double Spur Outfitters we have access to over 22,000 acres of private and national forest land that is nestled in the heart of Virginia's world famous Shenandoah Valley. You will not find another outfitter operating exclusively on more property than we do as we are the only licensed guide for George Washington National Forest. That fact alone is one of the biggest keys to our success. Another fact that should be considered when choosing a hunting guide is convenience. Double Spur Outfitters is conveniently located 2 hours west of Washington, DC, and 1 1/2 hours from Dulles International Airport. When the season opens, hunters from Virginia and from states all over the country flock to this area to hunt.

When you are hunting with Double Spur Outfitters you are hunting in what is considered to be the very best area in the state because of the abundance of land, both private and public. This place is the area that you read about, it is the area that is talked about, it is the spot you want to be if you are hunting in Virginia. Hunters from across the U.S. and Europe have come to love and trust Double Spur Outfitters for more than just a hunting experience - but rather a great, family-friendly relationship between hunter and outfitter.

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Bear hunting.

We offer semi-guided 3 and 6 day archery combo (bear and deer) hunts, 3 day rifle hound hunts, and a 3 day early season rifle hunt for bear. We also have a 6 day bear, buck, and doe muzzleloader combo hunt.

Turkey Hunting

We offer self-guided hunts and fully-guided hunts for turkey. Fully-guided hunts are 3 days long, and self-guided hunts can be scheduled for a minimum of 2 days. In the spring you can add fishing to your hunt for a combo package.

Deer Hunting

We offer 3 and 6 day semi-guided muzzleloader hunts, as well as 3 and 6 day archery combo (bear and deer) hunt, and a 6 day bear, buck, and doe muzzleloader combo hunt.

Trout Fishing

We offer private trout fishing on a 2 mile stretch of Cedar Creek.  The creek is stocked with rainbows ranging from 1.5lbs to 6lbs. Please check the fishing calendar for availability prior to booking.

Guided Fly Fishing

We offer private full and half day guided trips on Cedar Creek. Whether you are just starting out or are experienced and looking to get on fish, we have the service to help you.

The Bluffs at Cedar Creek is now offering 5 stream-side camping sites. The sites all offer water and electric hookups - Sites 1 and 2 have 30 and 50amp hookups, sites 3 and 4 offer 30amp hookups, and site 5 has a 50amp hookup.

Please Note: Camping has to be booked through The Bluffs at Cedar Creek, and fishing has to be booked through Double Spur Outfitters. Reserving a camping spot does not mean you are also reserving the creek for fishing, and reserving the creek for fishing does not reserve you a camping spot.

Cabins by the Creek

Relax and reconnect with nature at Double Spur Outfitters' cabins by the Creek. Nestled in the woods by Cedar Creek, these beautiful pine wood cabins are ideal for those wanting to take in the beauty of the area. The cabins have 1 separate bedroom with a queen bed, an upstairs loft with a queen and a full bed, and a downstairs bunk bed. 

To check availability and reserve the Brook Cabin online, please click here .

* The Brook Cabin sits on Cedar Creek and the back deck has a wonderful view of the stream

To check availability and reserve the Rainbow Cabin online, please click here.

* The Rainbow Cabin sits in a beautiful open field with views of the valley and the horses in the pen

To check availability and reserve the Brown Cabin online, please click here .

* The Brown Cabin sits sits in a beautiful open field with views of the valley and the horses in the pen

Feel free to call Levi with any questions you have at 540-533-3898 .

Please Note:  Reserving a cabin does not mean you are also reserving the creek for fishing, and reserving the creek for fishing does not reserve you a camping spot. Please make sure you book both - please call with any questions,

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Deer and Turkey Hunts

A trip to remember.

Southampton Outfitters is located in Southampton County, Virginia, where we have over 5,000 acres of land for deer hunting, turkey hunting, and bow hunting.  Our goal is to provide our guests with enjoyable well-managed deer hunts and turkey hunts with a high rate of success, while maintaining the highest degree of safety possible.  When the hunt is done, we want to provide you with a place to kick back and relax.  Our comfortable lodge allows you to do just that and when it's time for food and drink , it is all family style and all you can eat!!

The Land you Hunt

The land you hunt has been farmed by our family for over 100 years and has been managed for deer hunts, timber, and crops.  We practice QDM with specific emphasis placed on food and mineral plots.  Which provide excellent nutrition for the deer herds and turkey flocks as well as keeping the populations close to our hunters.

The game you hunt

The game you hunt includes a whitetail population that is second to none anywhere in the United States. In Virginia, Southampton County boasts one of the highest amounts of harvested deer per square mile in the entire southeast.  We also employ quality wildlife management with regulated annual harvest, quality, and constant improvement to the habitat.

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The beautiful state of Virginia offers a rich, abundant and varied habitat for a wide variety of big game, waterfowl and turkey.  Our featured outfitters offer Whitetail Deer , Turkey , Bear and Dove hunts, but Waterfowl and Elk hunts are also available in the state of Virginia.  Our featured outfitters offer their guests exclusive access to private land hunts.  This family-owned property has been managed for quality game for many years and offers the hunter the benefits of pre-scouted property, shooting houses or existing stands.  In addition to prime hunting land, some outfitters provide lodging and meals for their guests.

Virginia Hunting Terrain and Wildlife Habitat

The state of Virginia offers something special for everyone!  Over 30% of the state is used in agriculture, so no doubt there is plenty for the native wildlife to eat, as well!  There is trophy deer hunting in VA from the sea to the mountains!

The Coastal Plain, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay, is rich waterfowl hunting area because it is rich in marshlands.  Between Fairfax and Fredericksburg, VA there are some good duck hunting hotspots.

The Piedmont Area is rich and fertile and this is where the majority of the farming is done in the state.  Tomatoes, soy, peanuts and tobacco are a few of the crops produced.  There are even a few wineries and vineyards, but those are in the mountain areas.  Deer, turkey and duck hunting opportunities are found in this area.

The Blue Ridge and the Valley & Ridge areas are the hot spots for whitetail deer, bear, turkey and even elk.  The Blue Ridge Mountains are truly a breathtaking sight!  This part of the country draws many visitors, particularly during the autumn months when the mountains are alight with fall foliage colors.  What a great time to get in the woods and scout out a perfect spot!

The far west of Virginia is the Appalachian Plateau.  This, too, offers some great hunting opportunity for a variety of game.

Virginia Hunting License and Regulations

For most Virginians, hunting is a long held and sacred tradition.  Virginia has welcoming policies for hunters to enjoy the state’s resources.  However, there has been many years of game management and development of the state’s wildlife management areas for public hunting.  Virginia is a big proponent of youth and apprentice hunting, with a goal of keeping the tradition alive and preserving wildlife for future generations.   In-depth research can be conducted at Virginia Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries website.

The Whitetail Deer season kicks off with a youth hunt in late September, followed by archery season.  Different area have regulations regarding bag limits and early and late season, and which counties allow gun hunts.  Our featured VA Hunting Guides will make sure you are set to be within the law.

Bear hunting is on the rise in Virginia – but this is a no-bate state.  Hunting is only allowed in designated areas around the Blue Ridge Mountain Range.  Our featured VA hunting guides will know the hunting method used, typically spot and stalk, as well as the correct seasons and bag limits.

Spring and fall turkey are available in Virginia.  The spring is a fantastic time to take to the woods in pursuit of a big gobbler!

Virginia Hunting Tidbits

• Total number of deer taken legally in VA last season was 190,745. That’s down a bit from recent highs of over 250,000, but overall still much improved over numbers in the 1980s.
• Total number of Black Bear taken last season was 2,312 – the highest on record! The weapons used were spread pretty evenly among archery, muzzleloader and firearm.
• The monster buck below was taken in Washington Cty, VA by Doc Kestner. This hunters says, “It was a gift from the Lord.”  Indeed!  Doc is a member of the Outdoorsmen for Christ organization.

• Some huge bear have been taken in Virginia. Hunting is an essential tool in controlling the population.  DJ Lacks, A hunter in Lunenburg County, VA took a 674 pound bear, topping almost 9 feet tall.  That busts the VA record book wide open!

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Listening to the thundering gobble of a tom while watching the sun crest the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge on a damp spring morning, or traversing along rivers and swamps in pursuit of a buck during the rut—we are your premier Virginia hunting outfitter. Let us help you know these experiences and create a story

It’s about more than just the hunt. Here at Monquin Creek, we specialize in the experience.

Aside from helping others harvest the game of their dreams, it is our priority to educate others and teach techniques to be successful.

We offer some of the highest quality hunts in the state for even the most experienced hunters. Our land management practices provide a nearly 100% success rate for our clients. The variety of hunts we offer is applicable to all experience levels—from novice to expert hunters.

Our bottom line: We strive to provide successful and memorable hunting experiences and do our part to get others engaged in the outdoors, all while contributing to the conservation of wildlife so future generations can enjoy the abundant hunting opportunities that Virginia has to offer.

Types of Hunts we Provide at Monquin Creek Outdoors

Turkey hunts.

Monquin Creek offers some of the most superior turkey hunting in Virginia. We have access to six counties across the state and over 25,000 acres, providing ample opportunity for our clients to be successful on a spring or fall turkey hunt. Our guides have more than 30 years of combined experience calling in longbeards and gobblers in both the spring and the fall.

The landscape for turkey hunting varies, ranging from farms, hills, pastures, and along rivers, to large timber pines and cutovers. Our land management practices are strategically implemented across these properties to provide nutrition for a healthy population of turkeys. These food plots typically consist of corn, milo, clover, oats, wheat, and rye.

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Waterfowl Hunts

Monquin Creek proudly offers waterfowl hunting services in Virginia.

Our Virginia waterfowl season begins in April when we start planting food sources for the winter migration of waterfowl. Food sources include corn, soybeans, Japanese millet, and milo. Monquin Creek also establishes wood duck houses around the property to assist in raising young wood ducks. These wood duck houses are also used as an educational resource for youth.

As conservation stewards, we aim to do our part to help the waterfowl population thrive by engaging in trapping efforts of various furbearers and other waterfowl predators ahead of the season to help ducklings survive. Come September, we begin scouting and observing the migration of ducks, geese, and swans.

Duck Hunting

Our Virginia duck hunts primarily consist of marshes, rivers, ponds, creeks, and field impoundments. Hunters can take a variety of species of ducks including pintail, redhead, canvasback, widgeon, gadwalls, shoveler, green-wing teal, blue-wing teal, black duck, mallard, wood duck, divers (including bluebill), and ringed-necks.

On our Pamukey River waterfowl hunts, hunters have a chance to harvest a variety of waterfowl out of strategically positioned duck blinds, including wood ducks, widgeon, pintails, and gadwalls. We also have pit blinds established for goose hunts. Other types of divers and puddle ducks can be hunted in different locations that we have reserved for our hunters.

In Virginia, we primarily provide hunts on large agriculture fields and field impoundments. Virginia currently issues a limited number of permits per year which will need to be drawn by the hunter. Check the Virginia Department of Wildlife’s website for further information.

Goose Hunts

Monquin Creek offers goose hunts in Virginia beginning in September with the September resident goose season. You will have the opportunity to hunt farm ponds and first-cut corn fields, along with access to local golf courses to help control geese populations. The winter migration of Canadian geese arrives in late October and typically lasts until March. We have Canada geese that roost on our properties and feed on our agriculture fields every year, which provides great opportunities for corporate events or large hunting groups to hunt together.

Whitetail Hunts

Monquin Creek Outfitters offers some of the best whitetail deer hunting in the state of Virginia. We pursue mature whitetail deer that average 3 years or older and score 130 or better.

We ensure quality deer hunts by monitoring trail cameras year-round for predators and deer herd populations. Our land management practices include strategically placing food plots across our properties to include corn, milo, clover, oats, wheat, and rye.

To avoid pressuring deer populations for their continued health and the success of our clients, we have established deer sanctuaries on all our properties.

Additionally, tree stands are strategically placed to take advantage of the deer movement and wind direction for every hunt.

Working with our partners, Monquin Creek has been under the QDMA program for more than 15 years. We have also worked with the Virginia Department of Wildlife and the DMAP program in managing herd populations and establishing quality whitetail bucks.

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In our opinion, there is no better way to kick-off the fall hunting season than with an action-packed day of hunting doves! Our dove hunts take place in a variety of favored dove habitats and provide a thrilling experience for our hunters. Our dove hunting packages are a great opportunity to invite friends and family to dove hunt with you for a memorable and exciting day of hunting.

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Rabbit Hunts

We recognize that our clients’ rabbit hunting interests vary, as some may have dogs of their own while others prefer to have trained dogs and a guide provided. While we attempt to accommodate the interests of our clients based on the packages listed below, please contact us if you have further questions.

Upland Bird Hunts

Our partners—Cumberland Estate and Preserve at Dundee—offer some of the best upland bird preserve hunting opportunities in Central Virginia. Additionally, Monquin Creek now offers wild quail and woodcock hunts on our properties. On thousands of acres of well-managed wildlife habitat with well-trained dogs, Monquin Creek and our partners seek to offer successful hunts for diverse levels of expertise in upland bird hunting.

Monquin Creek’s woodcock and quail hunting opportunities are not on a preserve. Monquin Creek guides hunts for wild, federally regulated, migratory birds. Please review the information below:

* Please note: ALL hunters who plan to hunt migratory birds (including dove and woodcock) must be registered with the Virginia Harvest Information Program (HIP) in addition to having a valid Virginia hunting license. Please visit DWR’s website to learn more and to register for HIP. Hunters do not need a HIP permit to hunt quail—just a valid Virginia hunting license.

Please view DWR’s 2022-2023 Migratory Gamebird Digest, or visit DWR’s website which includes information about in and out-of-state license requirements, permitting, and migratory bird hunting information.

While many of our eastern properties do hold bears, currently, most of our bear hunts will take place at our Daniel’s Run location in the western part of the state. Typically, we encourage our clients to pursue our fall bear and deer combined package, as bear and deer seasons generally take place at the same time. However, there is an opportunity to book a bear hunt only. Please contact us for more information.

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We offer guided waterfowl hunting on Virginia's Eastern Shore which has one of the largest and most diverse populations of waterfowl found anywhere. You can hunt divers, puddle ducks, sea ducks, Brant, Canada & Snow geese all in the same day with over a 20-bird limit.

We have approximately 100 blinds from the Maryland-Virginia state line south for approximately thirty miles. We also have blinds in and around the Saxis Wildlife Management area on the Chesapeake Bay. These blinds include marsh blinds, which overlook ponds and creeks and pole blinds, which are located in the open waters of the bays and sounds. We also have grass boats, floating and portable blinds.

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Captain Pete Wallace started as a charter boat operator around forty years ago. The business expanded and is now Chincoteague Hunting & Fishing, Inc. which has been rated as "one of the top one hundred greatest waterfowl outfitters in North America."

Our five, full-time guides are licensed Coast Guard Captains with Coast Guard inspected vessels. We also offer a full selection of ammo at competative prices.

your hunting experience...

On the day of your hunt, we will provide you with transportation to and from the blinds. Your guide will remain nearby throughout the hunt to set out decoys, retrieve birds and relocate you as necessary. We often move a few times throughout the hunt depending on weather, tides and the type of waterfowl you are hunting.

2024/ 25 Virginia waterfowl season dates

SPECIAL SNOW GOOSE SEASON!!!

Feb 1 - Apr 5

No limit on geese, unplugged gun, electric calls, extended hours Until 1/2 hour after sunset.

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I have often said that it was the canvasback that built this business, and its true we have some world class areas for canvasbacks, but we are really so much more. Over the last 20 plus years we have put together some of most productive and diverse waterfowl hunting in the eastern flyway. 

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Potomac river.

We have many private blinds on the Tidal Potomac River mainly in the Woodbridge area. Over the years we have worked really hard in positioning them to take advantage  of the feeding habits, weather patterns, wind direction, tide conditions, migration patterns, refuge impoundments and the kitchen sink. The Potomac has a variety ducks that migrate there every year. We hunt shallow bays near the refuge impoundments and the larger creeks for mallards, black ducks, pintails, gadwalls, ring necks, and widgeon. When it gets colder we move to our big water blinds to target canvasbacks, redheads, and blackheads (Chesapeake term for lesser scaup) and greater scaup. But when it freezes then it all comes to the big water blinds. And of course the bonus is we take Canada geese on a lot of our duck hunts. Our blinds are fixed stationary blinds and can accommodate up to 5 shooters comfortably, 6 shooters possibly. If you have more than that in your group we can run multiple blinds. 

Our Inland Swamps and Ponds

Our inland areas are where we do a lot of our early season hunts.  During that time we have a lot of wood ducks, teal, and some resident mallards, and black ducks. Then there is always a smattering of gadwall as well. As we start getting into the  migration and colder weather the mallards and black ducks start to pour in. The ponds consistently produce Canada geese and some will cough up both geese and ducks.  These areas are well off the beaten path, but access into our blinds is very user friendly. We like to limit our puddle duck hunts in these areas to no more than 4 hunters per blind. Our blinds in these areas will be either stationary box blinds or permanently fixed A-frame blinds. 

Field Goose Hunts

Most of our field goose hunts occur in central Virginia, Our farms are in the counties of Orange, Fauquier, and Culpeper.  Some of my most memorable hunts have been during the evening while a full moon hangs over the field with big flocks of Canadas in route to our field against the back drop of the rolling hills of the piedmont. Simply awesome! We do these hunts from A-frames or layout blinds According to our clients mobility.

Pick Your Hunt

We start our season on September 1. During that month we target early Canada geese on both water and in the field. Our water hunts are primarily on the Potomac and are very consistent; while our field and pond hunts take place at our farms in the central part of the state. We target both teal and geese the last half of the month. Teal hunting is all about timing if we time it right then its awesome, if we don‘t then the poor geese take the beating. The 4-day October season is all about wood ducks and teal in our swamps. It doesn’t get any better than our setup we have at Big Tree. All I’ll say is that you better bring your A game, because when they turn the corner into the slough they are going to be right in your face! November is all about hitting the birds that are staging here as they migrate through. We run a combination of hunts during thIs time. We‘ll continue to pound the swamps for wood ducks and teal, the only difference now is that the mallards  and black ducks will be joining in. Because our swamps are loaded with food we pull a lot of ducks into these areas. This is also when we turn our attention to the blinds on the Potomac that are positioned around the refuge impoundments. We run traffic on these birds as they as they access these ponds. They are mostly mallards, black ducks, and gadwall. It's this part of the season when we will take a lot of Canada’s while duck hunting provided Canada's are in season. December through January is when it's all in play, This is usually when we get our first big push of Canada geese. As they stage on our farms we get after the field hunting. As long as we don‘t get a major freeze  the swamps are fat with fat mallards and black ducks. Back on the river we are utilizing our stationary blinds or setting our 28-foot pontoon floater and running a massive spread for gadwall, widgeon, redheads, ring-necks, black-heads, and of course cans. Everything being equal and we had enough cold up north all of our birds should be in town, at that point all we need is some good nasty local weather to get them up and moving.  At this point in the season we run both morning and afternoon trips. A cloudy windy afternoon can be magical for the big three divers, and our afternoon hunts are very convenient for our local folks to get off work early to do some gunning. If we get ice, well it's game over, it all comes to our big water blinds at that point. This has been our MO for the past 20 plus years and it has served our clients well. 

Additional Information

Ammo- we recommend that you use one of the high density loads manufactured by brands such as Boss Ammo or Heavy X. If you so choose to, we recommend No.4’s or 5’s for ducks and No.2’s for geese. If you  choose to go with straight steel then use No.2’s for ducks and BB’s for geese.

License- You will need to purchase the following: a Virginia state hunting license, a Virginia state waterfowl stamp, federal duck stamp (please sign your federal stamp), and HIP number.

Dogs- You are welcome to bring your own dog, provided they are well behaved, uncontrollable dogs will not be tolerated. 

Lodging- For our Virginia hunts we do not offer lodging. If you need lodging then we recommend that you stay near Woodbridge for our Potomac River hunts, for our swamp and field hunts we recommend you stay in Fredericksburg or the town of Orange.

Meeting Locations:

Potomac River Hunts: 13188 Marina Way Woodbridge, VA 22191

Swamp Hunts: 5072 Zachary Taylor Hwy Mineral, VA 23117

Field goose hunt meeting locations will vary. 

Rates and Dates

Half day blind $700.00 (3 hunter minimum for private hunt).

This hunt can either be a morning hunt (approx. 5am to 11am) or an afternoon hunt (approx.1pm to sunset). if your party is larger than 3, additional hunters can be added to the blind at a rate of $225 per hunter. Our blinds max out at 5 if the party is above average in body size, 6 if your party is below average in body size. If you only have two in your party then you should consider purchasing two Single Hunter Packages. However, this blind package is a private hunt, if you want your two perso

Payment Instructions

First, to make your deposit or purchase this package go to the Book A Hunt tab. The half day blind hunt must be secured with a $200 deposit (all deposits are non-refundable but are transferable). Please DO NOT send us  multiple per person deposits. The point of contact person who originally booked the blind will receive an invoice 2-weeks prior to the hunt for the balance due, payment will be due at that time. However late additions to the blind can pay at the end of the hunt.

Half Day Single Hunter Blind $300

The cost for a single hunter for a half day blind and hunt is $300 per hunter. Single hunters will be paired with other single hunters. We will only pair 3 to 4 single hunters together at one time. If we are unable to pair you with another hunter(s) you will still get your hunt on the date you booked. SINGLE HUNTERS MUST HAVE THEIR DATES BOOKED BY DECEMBER 1.

First, to make your deposit or purchase this package go to the Book A Hunt tab. The Half Day Single Hunter Blind hunt must be secured with a $200 deposit (all deposits are non-refundable but are transferable). Please DO NOT send us multiple per person deposits. The hunter will receive an invoice 2-weeks prior to the hunt for the balance due, payment will be due at that time. However late additions to the blind can pay at the end of the hunt.

What’s Included And What’s Not

What’s included.

The blind(s), decoys, (If traveling by water 21-24-foot skiffs are used for big water hunting,16-foot mud-boats for shallow water hunting) UTV side by sides for our swamp and field hunts. There will be a guide(s) with you at all times during your hunt.  

What’s not Included

Lodging, meals, license, stamps, ammo, guns, bird cleaning, and gratuity. 

Season Dates

September 1 to 25 early goose

September 17 to 30 early goose/teal combo

October 11 to 14 early duck

November 20 to Dec 1 second split season for duck

December 19 to Jan. 31 third split season for duck 

Goose season Dec 19 to Jan 1 and Jan 16 to 31

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Nestled in West Central Virginia on the banks of the James River, Hodges farm is a 13 Acre residence with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We have a full-service lodge and glamping tents with all the amenities you need to feel at home in nature on our little slice of paradise.

What an amazing experience! Guided fishing was a first-time experience, and we were not disappointed. Wesley was very helpful in planning our excursion, honing in on what we specifically wanted, to make the experience fun and memorable. He partnered us with Preston, who was in close contact leading up to the event, ensuring he met the needs of what we wanted, from what kind of fishing we wanted to do, to dietary needs for lunch planning.

We got to fish, Wes did the rest. From changing lures when necessary depending on what they’re biting to feeding us a great lunch on the river. He really catered to our group the whole way. We’re already booking more trips for bird hunting as well as fishing. Looking forward to our next adventure with Wesley Hodges!

If I could give this more than 5 stars I would. It’s indescribable what a Wes Hodges Guiding and Lodging experience is like. From the moment you plan the trip and even after you leave, Wes and his team personally curates your trip to fit you. It’s so much more than the fishing. No matter what level you’re on, there’s something to be learned from Wes, whether it’s about casting, technique, or life.

Booked the trip for my 40th birthday, had never tried fly fishing and Wes looked like the guy to teach me! Ended up that Wes had an emergency the morning of our trip but was very communicative and managed to get us another guide, Brad, who was awesome and patient, despite my lack of fly fishing skills. Had an amazing time and caught a bunch of small mouth! Would go again in a heartbeat.

My wife and I had a tremendous time with Wes. Very knowledgeable about the river, patient and personable. We're both beginners to fly fishing and Wes is a great teacher and guide. We'll go again and can't wait to bring the rest of the family. Highly recommend. Lunch on the water was top shelf.

Wes’s upland bird hunting experiences are second to none. He addresses every detail from scouting out the best locations and covers to preparing delicious lunches in the field. His dogs are a pleasure to watch work and hunt with. I highly recommend Wes for your next bird hunting excursion.

We booked a float trip with Wes & I asked him to instruct my daughter & make her fall in love with fishing. Mission accomplished! Wes was professional, personable, knowledgeable & fun. We caught many smallmouth and had a ball. Lunch was fabulous and I highly recommend Wes for your next trip. Now, out to purchase fishing supplies for my daughter, thanks to Wes!!!

Outstanding from start to finish!! Wes and Preston worked tirelessly to provide us with everything we needed to have a great time and an incredible experience!! We had 4 guys with different skill levels in our party, and both guides tailored their feedback to each of our unique needs. In addition, they provided us with top level equipment to keep us comfortable and a nice lunch break. I would recommend this company to anyone!!

On this our first ever upland bird hunting trip, my son and I could not have hoped for a better guide! Wes Hodges is the real deal! Incredibly experienced and incredibly knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. I highly recommend Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing and Bird Hunting. We’ll be back for sure.

Our guide Preston Austin made all the difference. This was my second Fly Fishing trip and I had yet to catch anything. That would soon change. Preston informed, instructed, assisted and encouraged throughout the day. From the flies and their configuration on the line to technique and spotting, our success was directly linked to his significant fishing acumen. Add to that a fun spirit, a focus and interest in us and a nice lunch with beautiful surroundings, we could not have had a better day.

Thank you Wes Hodges for an awesome two day fly fishing adventure on the New and James Rivers of VA. Wes is a top notch professional who knows the craft of teaching a challenging skill well. This is my second time fly fishing with Wes and I look forward to many adventures in the future. The accommodations Wes has built for clients on his property are awesome and he's a friendly host with superb cooking capabilities.

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Hans Creek coordinates Whitetail deer hunts on our beautiful privately owned farms in West Virginia. Whitetail deer are one of the most beautiful, distinguished, and stylish animals you will see in nature. Known for their “white tail” they are curious mammals with extremely muscular bodies, a high sense of smell, and hearing, which make them a challenge to hunt. Any hunter that seeks a challenge and knows this type of hunt is extremely satisfying.   We offer a wide variety of locations to put you in the range of the exclusive Whitetail deer. Hunting location of your choice from a Redneck Tower stand, Tree stand or ground blinds you will be overlooking spectacular planted food plots and set up for success!

Archery Deer Hunts Pricing

1 Day hunt – $450 bag limit 1 whitetail, transpiration to hunting site.

3 Day hunt – $1550 bag limit 2 whitetail, transportation to hunting site, lodging.

5 Day hunt – $2050 bag limit 3 whitetail, transportation to hunting site, lodging.

*not included 6% sales tax *50% deposit is required

High Caliber Rifle Deer Hunts Pricing

1 Day hunt – $500 bag limit 1 whitetail, transportation to hunting site.

3 Day hunt – $1850 bag limit 2 whitetail, transportation to hunting site, lodging.

5 Day hunt – $2450 bag limit 3 whitetail, transportation to hunting site, lodging.

Processing and packaging is available upon request with a third party vendor.

West Virginia Guided Whitetail Deer Hunting

For more information, or to reserve your whitetail deer hunt in Greenville, West Virginia please Contact us

An Oklahoma tourist says he faces 12 years in prison in the Caribbean after he mistakenly left 4 bullets from a hunting trip in his carry-on duffel bag

• Ryan Watson was on vacation when he was charged with illegally carrying ammo into Turks and Caicos.
• He and his wife, Valerie, say the four bullets in their duffel bag were unknowingly left there from a hunting trip.
• Watson now faces 12 years in prison, alongside several US tourists charged for similar offenses.

An Oklahoma man traveling with his wife in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos faces 12 years in prison after four rounds of ammunition were found in his luggage.

Ryan and Valerie Watson arrived in Turks and Caicos earlier this month to celebrate his 40th birthday with several other couples, their families said in a GoFundMe. NBC Boston reported that the Watsons arrived on April 7.

But the pair, who have two young children, were arrested in the self-governed British territory after airport security found the four bullets in their carry-on duffel bag.

Their families' GoFundMe said the ammo had been left in the bag unintentionally, and was from a prior deer hunting trip.

"They were hunting ammunition rounds that I use for white-tailed deer, and I recognized them, and I thought: 'Oh, what a mistake.' I had no idea that they were in there," Ryan Watson told NBC News.

Valerie Watson was released from the charges on Tuesday and flew back to Oklahoma to reunite with her children.

But her husband remains in Turks and Caicos, and was granted $15,000 bail the day after by the local supreme court, according to a police statement.

He now faces 12 years in prison, which is the minimum custodial sentence for bringing firearms or ammunition into Turks and Caicos.

Ryan Watson must stay on the islands and report twice a week to a local police station while waiting for his hearing, which is set for June 7.

Meanwhile, his family is trying to raise $300,000 for his legal fees and housing in the Caribbean.

"Isolated from their family, friends, and children, they face mounting legal fees, living expenses, and the overwhelming stress of their situation," their GoFundMe reads. "The emotional and financial toll is immense, and they are at risk of losing everything."

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"We were trying to pack board shorts and flip flops," Valerie Watson told CBS News . "Packing ammunition was not at all our intent."

The Watsons did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider through their GoFundMe.

Eight US tourists prosecuted since February

It is illegal to bring firearms or ammunition into Turks and Caicos, and penalties apply regardless of the offender's status or country of origin, according to the local attorney general's chambers.

Several tourists caught under this law were previously let off with just a fine, while at least one was given a prison sentence under the minimum limit.

But in February, a court of appeal ordered that all offenders be given at least the minimum sentence of 12 years in prison.

At least eight tourists from the US have since been prosecuted under this rule, per the attorney general's chambers.

Another American tourist, 31-year-old Tyler Wenrich , was charged on Tuesday with possessing ammunition after he arrived in Turks and Caicos on a cruise ship, according to local police.

"While going through a security checkpoint, it was discovered Mr Wenrich allegedly had ammunition in his possession," a police statement said.

Amid the recent spate of tourist arrests, the US State Department published a September advisory warning US citizens that it wouldn't be able to secure their release if they brought firearms and ammo into Turks and Caicos.

"We strongly encourage you to carefully check your luggage for stray ammunition or forgotten weapons before departing for TCI," the advisory said.

The US State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider.

Tourism is a key revenue for Turks and Caicos, and in 2019 provided about $787 million, or 65% of the island's GDP, to the territory, per a 2023 report by the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce.

The Caribbean archipelago is a popular port of call for US cruise ships, and this year has seen a 127% jump in tourist arrivals — the largest increase in the world — compared to 2019, the United Nations World Tourism Organization said in February.

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