Hunt Information
The Wolf River Whitetails Experience
At Wolf River Whitetails, every hunt is built around a true fair-chase trophy whitetail experience. We are not a volume-based operation. Our focus is on the hunt, the experience, and the people we share camp with.
Hunt Length & Arrival
All Wolf River Whitetails hunts are 3-day hunts.
- Hunters should plan to arrive at the lodge the afternoon or evening before the first hunt day, ideally by 5:00 PM
- Upon arrival, you will have time to:
- Get settled into the lodge
- Sight-in bows or firearms if needed
- Relax and prepare for the hunt ahead
If time allows upon arrival, our team will:
- Give you a guided tour of the property
- Scout food plots, ridges, creek bottoms, and travel corridors
- Attempt to locate target bucks you are hoping to harvest or identify new deer worth chasing
Your Hunt, Your Decisions
At Wolf River Whitetails, the hunter makes the final call.
- Our guides will recommend setups and strategies based on years of property knowledge, deer movement, and current conditions
- The hunter always chooses how and where they want to hunt
- We are here to support your hunting style, not force a program
Daily Hunt Schedule
Morning Hunt
- Morning hunts typically run until 9:30–10:00 AM, depending on whitetail movement and activity
- If a hunter chooses to sit longer or all day, we will make it happen
Midday Strategy & Scouting
- During breakfast or lunch, we will:
- Review the morning hunt
- Build the afternoon and evening game plan
- Midday may include:
- Scouting the property
- Watching travel routes
- Observing bedding areas, food sources, ridges, and creek crossings
- Gathering real-time information beyond trail cameras
Evening Hunt
- Evening sits are planned based on:
- Current deer activity
- Sightings
- Wind and weather conditions
This same process is followed each day of your hunt to maximize opportunity and success.
Meals & Dining Experience
All meals are included with your hunt.
- Meals are either cooked at the lodge or
- We will take you to local diners or restaurants
When dining out:
- Wolf River Whitetails covers the bill
- You simply enjoy great food, good company, and camp conversation
Meals are part of the experience — relaxed, social, and built around enjoying time together after a day in the woods.
Stand & Blind Setups
Wolf River Whitetails offers a variety of comfortable, strategically placed setups, including:
- Box Blinds
- Ground Blinds
- Single & Double Ladder Stands
- Equipped with bow holders and gear hangers
- Select lock-on stands in trees
All setups are positioned overlooking:
- Food plots
- Active trails leading to bedding or feeding areas
- Creek bottoms and ridges
- Utility trails whitetails use to reach feeders and food plots
Trail Camera Access & Scouting
We encourage hunters to prepare a “Hit List” prior to arrival.
- Hunters may request access to trail camera photos from Reveal or Spartan cameras
- This allows you to stay connected with the trophy whitetails on the farm
- Our team uses this information to scout and prepare before you arrive
After the Harvest
Once a deer is harvested:
- Hunters are not required to assist unless they choose to
- The Wolf River Whitetails team will:
- Recover the deer
- Transport it back to the lodge
- Take photos
- Prepare the deer for cleaning
Your job is to enjoy the moment — we’ll handle the rest.
Guide Assistance & Trophy Identification
- Depending on the trophy class you book, a guide may sit with you during the hunt
- This is to assist with trophy identification and ensure the correct deer is harvested
If you choose not to have a guide in the stand:
If a buck is harvested that exceeds the trophy class you booked, the hunter is responsible for the price difference listed in the pricing section.
Our Goal & Philosophy
Our goal at Wolf River Whitetails is 100% opportunity and success, built around:
- Fair-chase hunting principles
- Strategic land and herd management
- Quality over volume
- A relaxed, no-pressure hunting environment
This is why many hunters choose Wolf River Whitetails when they want a true trophy whitetail experience, not just a transaction.