Trophy Deer Hunts
in the Jessup River Wild Forest and the West Canada Lake Wilderness Area in the Southwestern Adirondacks.
 
2009 NYS Northern Zone/Adirondack Region Hunting Seasons
Early Bear: September 12 - October 17
Archery Big Game: September 27 – October 23
Black Powder Big Game: October 17-23
Regular/Rifle Big Game: October 24– December 6
Late Black powder (limited DMU’s): December 7 – 13
Turkey: Spring: May 1 -31, Fall: October 1 – 23
Hunt the Adirondacks 6 million acre park, is a great trophy hunting area!
2008 Harvest Totals
The buck take in Essex, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Oneida, Saratoga and Warren Counties which make up zone 5H and has 2,931 square miles had a
total of 2,913 bucks killed with a 1.0 buck per square mile average.
There were 1,289 bucks killed in Halmiton County with 0.7 bucks per square mile average.
There were also 83 bears harvested in Halmilton County last year.
Arietta was the leading town with 20 bears taken, Lake Pleasant was second with 19 total.
Scouting: Takes place during the hunting season in snow, or after a deer is harvested, and from June to
the start of the season on various weekends. Most of the stands are located the year before.
Some of the stands are located on migatory routes and used when the snow is deep. The big
bucks are the last ones out of the high country. The stands are at a minimum of a 45 minute
walk through the woods.
DEER HUNTS
-Mid October to Early December.
-Semi guided 5 day rifle or 2 day muzzeloader buck hunt.
-Speculator Area, Hamilton Co, NY- Zone 5H
-Bear and coyotes can be taken during their open seasons, Kill fee for a bear is $500.00
-This is strickly a treestand hunt (stands provided) foot, fixed position and climbers.
-Hunt the Adirondack Mountains for trophy 8 point or better bucks only.
-Radios for communication in case of emergency are provided to each hunter
-No ATV's allowed, please do not bring them.
-Minimum of (2) two people per week, food and lodging included.
The late great and (my best friend)
John Sr. with his Trophy Adirondack Buck!
John's Jr's 2004-200+ lb-8 pt. Adk Trophy John Jr's 2006-165 lb-10 pt. Adk Trophy
John Jr's 2008- 190 lb-10 pt Adk Trophy
Trophy Buck hunting only!
We do not meat hunt in our area!
Hunting trophy whitetails in a big woods setting is not only relaxful but it is also the hardest
and most rewarding deer hunting anyone can do. It takes a disciplined hunter to sit on a
stand from dark to dark waiting for that trophy buck to appear. We have many years
experience in hunting big woods whitetails in Maine and New York and all of our
stands are placed in excellent buck travel areas. While you do not see many deer like in other
states, the deer you do see are big and majestic. They are true trophy bucks with body
weights to match their racks. Hamilton County has a long history of producing some of the
finest whitetail deer trophies in the state. Some of the bucks taken in our area have been 200
lbs live weight. Our whitetail deer and black bear population has been growing due to mild
winters and limited hunting pressure. Our area is located in still pristine wilderness. Sportsmen
have been hunting in our area for over 100 + years. Bucks are rutting by the first week of
Nov. and answer rattling antlers and grunt calls at that time. Snow is usually on the ground
by Thanksgiving week. Adirondack black bear populations have been climbing. Weights of
Adirondack black bears can reach Over 500 lbs live weight. Hiking to stands in the dark
requires a person to be in good shape for the hike up the mountain and thru the woods with
most of their warm cloths on their back along with their lunch and survival pack. Moose
rubs and droppings are around the area we hunt so please be sure of your target. We enjoy
our job and work hard for our sportsmen customers, guaranteeing that we'll do everything in
our power to give you a safe and successful guided hunting trip. Join us in the
remote Adirondack Mountains for our guided trophy wild whitetail deer hunting trips.
Hamilton County is known for producing some of New Yorks Biggest bucks every year.
3 bucks were taken in 2008 and a few others were seen. A bear
was also seen during the muzzleloader season.
NOT PROVIDED- Topo Map (will advise), ball compass, map compass, emergency
survival kit, gps, transportation to the hunt area, licenses, safety
harrness, hunting cloths, rope, sleeping bag & pillows if you would like
a rustic hunt, small cooler for drinks.
Motels to stay at in Speculator:
Motel stays are at your expense!
You will need to drive into the hunting area each day from the hotel.
We will meet at the four corners of Rt's 8 and 30 in Speculator in Charlie John's parking lot.
You can also get your last minute personal items at the store before heading into camp for the week.
Drinking of alcohol is ok after a days hunt, but not during!
Drunkeness is not tolorated and you will be told to leave the next day after sobering up without a refund!
HUNT DATES FOR 2009
Muzzleloader Hunt- October- 17 to the 23rd $1400.00/ $200.00 per day
Rifle Hunts- October- 26th to the 30th $1500.00
November- n/a- this year $1500.00
November- n/a- this year $1500.00
November- 16th to the 20th- $1500.00
November- 23rd to the 27th- $1500.00
November 30th to Dec. 6th- 6.75 days-$2000.00
Additional days are $200.00 a day for muzzleloader week
and $300.00 per day for the rifle season
Non-Refundable Deposit of 50% per person is required.
If a cancellation is needed the deposit can be used for another week in the same year or for a week during the following year were openings are available only. Deposit forfitted after that time.
Waiver must be signed before each trip starts. I will send it to you and
it must be returned with your deposit within 10 days. First come first serve.
NYS Hunting Guide-License #3349
My moto is:
Hunt hard, hunt smart, hunt long, and you might
come home with one less round and one more story!
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