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Frequently
Asked Questions
What should I
bring on the hunt?
What should I
know about the owner?
Payment and
booking
When should we arrive for check-in?
What will be provided for you to eat and drink?
What type of vehicle should I bring?
How long of a drive should I expect to get to the
properties?
Where can I buy my hunting license and deer tags?
What should I bring on my hunt?
How many hunters should I expect in camp?
What happens if I shoot a buck under the minimum score?
Where is the location of the lodge?
What should I
bring on the hunt? The following is a list
of items that you should bring with you and are necessary for you to
have during your stay:
Toiletries
Rain gear
Rubber Boots
Scent Killer Spray/ detergent
Bow/Gun Haul
Rope for Tree Stand
Bow/Gun Tree screw in
holder
Extreme weather condition clothes
Safety Harness
Butt seat
cushion
Comfortable blind chair
Camera (for your own personal photos)
Zip
ties to attach your tag to the game
Plastic
baggy to store license/ tag
Bottled water
Breakfast snacks
Sleeping bags
Bath towels
Pillows
Ink pen to fill out tags
Watch to document
time
"Hunter's Orange" hat & vest during ANY
firearms & muzzleloader seasons, even if you're archery
hunting
• Tree umbrella in case of rain
Monopod for crossbow hunters and
firearms hunters
What should
I know about the owner?
There are no guarantees that Dave will be there during orientation, etc. or that he will be guiding. PLEASE DO NOT take it for granted that Dave will be awaiting you upon arrival. Southern Ohio Outfitters is made up of a staff of EXTREMELY capable managers & guides, so if Dave is not there, the guides will be able to answer any and all questions that you may have. If Dave is not present, they WILL take care of your needs. Dave is a very hands on owner, and is busy taking care of the businesses' every day needs. Dave will try his best to visit with everyone but that is subject based on unforeseen circumstances that happen on a weekly basis, with Southern Ohio Outfitters being one of the U.S.'s largest whitetail operations.
PAYMENT and
BOOKING
Payments will need to be made in order to hold your reservation. We
will not "HOLD" spots without a deposit. Payments to hold your
reservation can be made with a personal check, money order,
cashier's check, etc, etc...payments throughout the year toward
your hunt can be made through the methods mentioned before as well.
If for some reason you have booked a hunt on short notice and would
be arriving at Southern Ohio Outfitters within one week of your
booking, a personal check, money order, cashiers check WILL NOT be
accepted upon arrival, only cash upon arrival will be accepted
Deposits and payments are non--refundable. When you book a hunt
through us you are obligated to show up and hunt.
Payment methods can be different for each hunter as we try to work
with everyone's needs separately. Contact Dave Lusk for method of
payment. All hunts are to be paid for in full by SEPT 1st of the
year that you plan on hunting, UNLESS, other arrangements have been
made with Dave Lusk personally. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made UNLESS
this is given the ok by Dave Lusk himself. If you do not pay for
your hunt, you will forfeit your right to show up and hunt with
Southern Ohio Outfitters
When should we arrive for check-in?
Check in time will be at 4 pm, and check out time will 10 AM day of departure. We are strict on the check-in time of 4 PM, as we could be out in the field working, etc. Please do not arrive before that time, as there may not be anyone waiting your arrival.
What will be provided for you to eat and drink?
When you arrive, we will have dinner at approximately 6 PM. The days following, you will be provided with a cold breakfast(cereal bars, fruit, etc.), lunch and dinner. If you decide to stay in the woods all day, lunch supplies will be provided for you to make and take. If you decide to sit in the stand all day, if you like something special, please bring it with you.
What type of vehicle should I bring?
Please drive a 4 x 4 capable vehicle in case of bad weather, and to
come up the driveway to the lodge much easier. ATV's and UTV will
only be used by S.O.O employees. So, please don't trailer any in
with you.
How long of a drive should I expect to get to the
properties?
None of the properties will be over 15 to 20 minutes away, and
most of the properties are within 5 minutes. We will personally take
you, unless during the course of the week you feel you would like to
drive yourself.
Where can I buy my hunting license and deer tags?
As soon as you cross over into Ohio, you can buy them at numerous
places. The best place to buy them is probably Wal-Mart. However,
another great place to purchase your license and tags are online at
Ohio's Division Of Wildlife.
Please make sure you have them before you arrive.
What should I bring on my hunt?
BRING YOUR SAFETY HARNESS! We do
not provide them, and in order for you to even get in a tree you
must have one. Also, bow/gun rope, bow/gun hanger, rubber boots,
bottled water, scent eliminating products including detergents to
wash clothes, grunt tube, and rattling antlers. They will not be provided for you. Any
special toiletries that you use please bring these as well. LIGHTED KNOCKS are a mandatory requirement. If you come to SOO without them you can NOT hunt until you get them on your setup. So please, come to camp with them. Please realize these are typically a little more heavy and causes your hunting setup to shoot slightly slower. If you come to camp and are NOT proficient with your equipment, such as missing the vitals on a 3-D target at 20 yards, SOO reserves the right to cancel your hunt on the spot. We expect everyone to show up to camp knowing where their equipment is shooting and proficient enough to make ethical, clean shots.
How many hunters should I expect in camp?
The number of hunters in camp per week varies from not only the
dates you book, but also from year to year as well, and will be
based on the property SOO leases as we are expanding in our efforts
to add as much continuous properties as we can to manage our deer
herds and in an effort to stay up with the rising costs in the
economy. We will always be able to accommodate the hunters we book
and have in camp.
What happens if I shoot a buck under the minimum score?
At SOO we have a 130 minimum. If you shoot a 2.5 year old, or something that is substantially smaller than a 130, you will be expected to pay a $1000 fine. There will be times that the owner and guides will give you the green light to shoot a whitetail that doesnt meet the minimum such as a big framed 8 thats mature, but poor browtines and G3s, but is 4 years old. At SOO, the age of an animal means more than the inches on the head. There are exceptions to the rule and we will make this very clear in camp as well as your guides.
Where is the location of the lodge?
Reference the lodge page and the
lodge's address will be found there. |
