Semi-guided Hunts

A “semi-guided hunt” can mean many things, but in most cases it can be defined as a compromise between a do-it-yourself hunt (where you’re responsible for everything from obtaining licenses and tags to carrying out the meat) and a fully guided hunt (where the outfitter and/or the guide assist you during the hunt). For example, it may mean that the guide or outfitter provides baits, food plots, tree stands or blinds, but you will hunt the plots or stands on your own. It could mean the presence of a competent person in camp, who will tell you roughly “there’s a meadow out there, they feed there in the morning” or some such, and may lend a hand in the packing process if it’s necessary (prepare to tip generously in such an event). Semi-guided hunts work best for the more experienced hunter, and/or in situations where the hunt is straightforward enough, e.g., hunting white-tailed deer from tree stands over food plots. However, hunters who are not quite sure yet of their ability to identify species, sex and size, should probably consider a fully guided hunt.