PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Shells
License and Tags
Gratuities
Rules & Regulations for Airline Travel with
Firearms, Archery and Fishing Equipment
Directions to Deer Creek
General Hunt Information
Terms, Conditions & Cancellation Policy
Equipment Rental & Supplies
SHELLS:
We have 12, 20, 28 & .410 gauge shells available for
purchase. Shells are not included in package price.
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LICENSE AND TAGS:
Non-resident licenses are not included in package
price and can be purchased at the lodge upon arrival ($10.00 per
person per
day.) Licenses and turkey tags can be obtained at one of the
Wal-Mart
stores
located along your drive to the lodge. (In Henderson, KY, on
Hwy. 41, 17 miles north of Sebree…or…in Madisonville,
KY, just off the Pennyrile Parkway, 17 miles south of Sebree).
Another
option is to purchase your license and permits online directly
from the Kentucky Department
of Fish & Game or by calling them toll-free at 877.598.2401.
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GRATUITIES:
Our guides provide a quality service that enhances your hunting experience and a tip is a good way to say thank you. A gratuity of 10% of the cost of your hunt is recommended. If your guide has provided a great hunt, by all means give them a little extra if you’re comfortable with it.
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RULES & REGULATIONS FOR AIRLINE TRAVEL WITH FIREARMS, ARCHERY
AND FISHING EQUIPMENT:
FIREARMS: Check with your airline or travel
agent to see if firearms are permitted in checked baggage on the
airline
you
are flying.
Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply.
All firearms, as well
as the frame or receiver of such firearms, carried
as checked baggage, MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided
gun case, and declared
to your airline at check-in.
AMMUNITION: Check with
your airline or travel agent to see if ammunition is permitted
in checked baggage
on
the airline
you
are flying.
If ammunitions are permitted, they must be declared
to the airline at
check-in. Small arms ammunitions for personal use
must be securely packed in fiber, wood or metal boxes or
other packaging
specifically
designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. Ask
about limitations or fees, if any, that apply.
ARCHERY,
FISHING & ANTLERS: Check with your airline or travel
agent to see if archery & fishing equipment
are permitted in checked baggage on the airline
you are
flying. If permitted, the
archery & fishing equipment must be encased
in a container of sufficient strength to protect
the
items from damage. Antlers must
be free of residue and skull and points properly
wrapped for protection. Some airlines allow cradling
of 2 racks together, but some do not. Fees apply.
Check with your particular airline in advance.
You may visit the Transportation Security Administration
website at www.tsa.gov for
more information or visit the website of
your preferred airline.
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DIRECTIONS TO DEER CREEK:
Finding us is easy. Simply plot your best
route to Sebree, KY, and then take Hwy. 41 south 2.2
miles
to Hwy. 494.
Turn right
on Hwy.
494 and continue to a STOP sign. Turn left
(Hwy. 132 W.) and continue approx. 200 yards, then
right onto
the entrance
road
and follow
the signs to the lodge.
In the event you will
be flying, jet service is available through Evansville, IN, approx.
40 miles
north of
Sebree. There is
a limousine service located near the airport,
and provides comfortable,
affordable
business sedan or limousine service. You
can reserve the transportation of your choice by
contacting
Mr. Len Bard
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GENERAL
HUNT
INFORMATION:
Temperatures are generally moderate,
but we recommend layered clothing and comfortable
leather and
/or half-rubber boots
in the event
of inclement weather.
Please make sure that
all members of your party receive a copy of the mandatory safety
rules
for your particular
hunt.
You
may contact
Ms. Stephanie @ 888.875.3000 with the
name(s) and contact information of the other members
of your
group, and
we will fax, e-mail,
or send them this information by direct
mail. FOR UPLAND HUNTS:
Please remember to bring a cooler in which
to transport your birds home. Each member
of your
group must
wear a blaze orange
hat and/or
coat or vest with no less than blaze
accents. Shooting glasses are required while in
the field for your
safety. Over & under or
side-by-side shotguns with improved cylinder
chokes and size 7 1/2 shot for all upland
birds. Pump action or semi-automatic shotguns
must be plugged to hold a maximum of three
shells.
FOR WATERFOWL
HUNTS:
Blinds contain propane heaters, but we
recommend preparing for the worst with
insulated rubber
or waterproof boots,
appropriate under
or outerwear, insulated gloves and an
insulated camouflage coat
or jacket & hat. Chest waders not required, but can be helpful in
inclement weather in lieu of a rain suit or when working with dogs.
Lead shot is prohibited. All non-toxic shells are exceptional. 12
gauge 2 _” magnum or 20 gauge 3” magnum
guns are recommended. Pump action or semi-automatic
shotguns must be plugged to hold a
maximum of three shells. Shooting
glasses are required while in the field
for your
safety.
Sample Itinerary for Upland/Waterfowl
Hunts: (Noon arrival)
11:00pm-12:00pm—Arrive Deer Creek
Lodge/room selection
12:00 noon-1:00pm—Lunch/free
time
1:00pm-4:00pm—Upland or waterfowl
hunt
4:00pm-6:30pm—Free time/hors d’oeuvres/cocktails
6:30pm-7:30pm—Dinner
7:30pm-(?)—Free time/lodging
6:30am-8:00am-Wake up/full country breakfast
8:00am-11:00am –Upland or waterfowl hunt
11:00am-1:00pm-Break/lunch/depart***
***Repeat for extended stay***
Contact us for Evening Arrival Itinerary.
HILLS
REGION & BOTTOMS
REGION WHITETAIL HUNTS:
Safety belts are
mandatory on all hunts. Please remember
to bring a good flashlight
with fresh
batteries.
Solid blaze orange
hat & vest
(no broken patterns) are required during
all black powder & rifle
seasons, even when bow hunting. Cell
phones come in handy to contact your
guide in case of emergency. Any good
camouflage will work during
bow season. We recommend knee-high rubber
boots and/or half-rubber boots for scent
control. Any type of call or rattle can
work, but
we suggest using them sparingly. Our
opinion is that no scent is
the best, but you are welcome to use
any that you
like. Please do
your due diligence before you arrive & become
as knowledgeable as possible with regard
to scoring deer according to Pope & Young
standards. We want you to have the best
possible opportunity to harvest a true
trophy whitetail
and letting the small ones walk is where
it all begins!
Package Details for Hills
Region Whitetail Hunts: Meals,
lodging, guides, min. of
8 stands/hunter, field transportation & game
skinned, quartered & frozen. Requested
arrival is 11:00 a.m. Lunch is at 12:00
noon followed by a safety briefing—your
guide will take you to appointed stand
locations around 2:00 p.m. Harvest
limits for the 2006 season are up to
three does with optional bonus tags and
one trophy buck meeting or exceeding
the following Hills
Region guidelines: 1.) 130” gross
minimum for any 8-point or smaller whitetail,
or 2.) 140” gross
minimum for any antlered deer sporting
nine or more points. There are no trophy
fees!
However,
there is a $100/inch assessment for any
antlered buck harvested which does not
meet the minimum
requirements as set forth in the guidelines
above. (Max. assessment is $1,000.)
Package
Details for Bottoms Region Whitetail
Hunts: One stand/hunter to get
you jump-started. Guide
to put you
and keep you on
deer. Transportation, care of
game, extra tree stands, meals, lodging,
etc. are not included. Freezer
space & walk-in cooler are
available at Deer Creek Lodge (888.875.3000).
Guide fee is a minimum $100/person & is
due and payable to your guide upon arrival.
No trophy fees assessed when
harvesting a buck in the Bottoms Region,
but you must observe a 125” gross
score P. & Y. or B. & C. minimum
harvest requirement. Any hunter harvesting
a buck that scores less than the 125” minimum
requirement will be assessed $50/inch
up to a maximum of $500.
Lodging (Bottoms
Region Whitetail Hunts): Comfortable
lodging & good
food are available at a variety of motels & restaurants
in Henderson, KY, although most of our
guests stay at the Ramada Inn (270.826.6600).
TURKEY HUNTS:
Three-day hunts include private rooms,
meals, three nights’ lodging,
guides (1-on-1,) three a.m. turkey
hunts, field transportation, a fair-chase
opportunity to take two mature gobbles, & birds
dressed & vacuum-packaged.
Trophy bass fishing is available after
noon for a nominal fee. Any pattern
camouflage from head to toe is a must,
including a face mask.
Any 20 gauge to 12 gauge shotgun will
suffice, but magnums are preferred.
Shot sizes of #4s to #6s are legal
in Kentucky. Please purchase and install
a “turkey choke” on your
barrel and pattern your gun at 40 yards
before arrival. Pump action
or semi-automatic shotguns
must be plugged to hold a maximum of
three shells. Please remember
to bring a cooler in which to transport
your birds home.
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TERMS, CONDITIONS & CANCELLATION
POLICY:
A deposit of 50% of the total package price secures a reservation. Visa, MasterCard & American Express are accepted and provide immediate reservation acceptance.
For Whitetail hunts: A 50% deposit must be received within 7 days of your reservation with the balance due by August 1st.
For Wingshooting hunts: A 50% deposit must be received within 7 days of your reservation with the balance due upon departure.
Deposits are non-refundable; however they may be used for another trip during the same season if we are notified of the cancellation at least 60 days prior to your scheduled arrival date.
Hunts reserved less than 30 days prior to arrival require payment in full at the time of reservation. Deposits and hunt payments of canceling guests cannot be applied towards final payment when group size is reduced, but we will allow substitutions. Ancillary items and any unpaid balances (e.g. licenses, gratuities, shells, pro shop purchases, extra birds and processing) if applicable, are due in full before departure. In the event of significant inclement weather we reserve the right to substitute mallard hunts in lieu of upland hunts.
Trip insurance is highly recommended.
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