{"id":51,"date":"2022-07-20T16:43:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T16:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/?page_id=51"},"modified":"2022-12-31T19:10:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-31T19:10:29","slug":"guided-turkey-hunts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/guided-turkey-hunts\/","title":{"rendered":"Guided Turkey Hunts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Interested in guided turkey hunts? Who wouldn&#8217;t be? If you&#8217;re unaware, a guided turkey hunt is a hunting trip in which an expert (the guide) will help find, and call in, your birds. These hunts can be incredibly thrilling and quite a rewarding experience for turkey hunters of all skill levels. These are a great opportunity to pursue one of the most challenging and elusive game species in North America &#8211; the wild turkey. In this guide we&#8217;ll go over guided turkey hunts, and how to get in touch with some of the best turkey hunting guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose Your Guide and Location of the Turkey Hunt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in planning a guided turkey hunt is to choose a reputable outfitter or guide service. There are many options available, ranging from small, family-owned businesses to large, commercial-sized operations. It is important to do your research and choose a guide or outfitter that has a good reputation and a proven track record of success. Unfortunately, there are some really <em>really<\/em> bad guide services out there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double check your guide prospects by reading online reviews, talking to other hunters who have used the service, and asking for recommendations from other organizations. The best turkey hunting guides will, undoubtedly, have established a great reputation with many different people.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whitetail-heaven-guided-turkey-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"whitetail heaven guided turkey hunt\" class=\"wp-image-663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whitetail-heaven-guided-turkey-hunt.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whitetail-heaven-guided-turkey-hunt-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you have chosen an outfitter or guide, you will need to decide on a location for your hunt. Turkey hunting is popular in many parts of the United States. Each area of the US has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/different-types-of-turkeys\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"280\">different types of wild turkey<\/a> that all offer their own unique challenges to hunt. These subspecies have their own unique characteristics and habitat preferences, so it is important to choose a location that is suited to the type of turkey you want to hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the more established guides and outfitters may even offer turkey hunts in multiple locations, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Are the Best Turkey Hunting Guides in North America?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone wants to make sure they pick the best turkey hunting guides for their hunt. What it comes down to is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>what you can afford<\/li><li>where you want to hunt<\/li><li>what dates the guide has open<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can easily do a google search on your own to find guides, we also offer a vetted list of the best turkey hunting guides within the US. You can check out that list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Turkey Hunting Guides In the United States &#8211; Verified<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to hunt some big ol&#8217; Toms with a guide? Check out this vetted and verified list that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\">The Turkey Hunt<\/a> has put together for you. This list will save you the headache of having to do research on anything that pops up on a random google search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whitetail Haven Outfitters &#8211; Best Luxury Turkey Hunting<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whitetailheavenoutfitters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whitetail-heaven-outfitters-hunt.png\" alt=\"whitetail heaven outfitters hunt\" class=\"wp-image-657\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whitetail Haven Outfitters is best known for their (you guessed it) white tail deer hunts. HOWEVER, they do offer some outstanding turkey hunting in five different states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Indiana<\/li><li>Kentucky (main lodge)<\/li><li>Ohio<\/li><li>Kansas<\/li><li>Florida<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I have personally hunted out of their main lodge in Kentucky, and let me tell you, it is nothing short of incredible. The guides, the lodging, the food, the experiences, and the fellow hunters all make up for one of the best turkey hunts I&#8217;ve ever had in my life.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whitetail-heaven-dining.jpg\" alt=\"whitetail-heaven-dining\" class=\"wp-image-662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whitetail-heaven-dining.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whitetail-heaven-dining-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whitetail Heaven Outfitters does several different events and raffles throughout the year, too. Subscribe to their website, and pay attention to their Facebook page where you can win all sorts of things &#8211; even a fully paid for guided hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They really go above and beyond to make sure you have a fantastic experience while hunting with their guides. The guides will do just about anything imaginable (and legal) to make sure you go home with a giant Tom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whitetailheavenoutfitters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Your Whitetail Heaven Outfitters Hunt Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Questions About Using A Guide to Hunt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Would I Want to Pay Extra For a Guide?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are hunting in an area you are very familiar with, you probably don&#8217;t want a guide. Guides come in very useful when you are traveling across country to hunt turkey in an area you&#8217;ve never been. The turkey hunting guides in that area can dramatically increase your chance of success, because they know the local terrain and bird behavior better than you ever will. It would suck to leave a hunt without getting anything, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Should I Tip My Guide?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This varies so much from place to place, and outfitter to outfitter. If you really loved your adventure, and your guide did a fantastic job, tip accordingly. I know this isn&#8217;t a straight forward answer, but tipping can range from $75 to several hundred dollars depending on so many things. You can always ask your guide what a normal tip amount is, and just match that. They will be quite honest with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should a Beginner Turkey Hunter Use a Guide?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I would highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/how-to-turkey-hunt-for-beginners\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"201\">beginner turkey hunters<\/a> seek out and use a guide. You can see first hand how an expert hunts. The amount of things you will learn from one guided hunt will blow you away. Hunting turkeys isn&#8217;t easy, at all, and chances are you&#8217;ll need a guide for the first few trips out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary &#8211; The Best Turkey Hunting Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, guided turkey hunts can be a rewarding and exciting experience for hunters of all skill levels. If you are interested in trying a guided turkey hunt, be sure to do your research, choose a reputable outfitter or guide, and come prepared and ready to focus on the hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking to maximize your chances at a successful turkey hunting season without filtering through google search results, please check out the guides listed on this page. We vet, verify, and even hunt with, most of the people who make it on this page. There are a lot of people who call themselves a guide, and are really just a local looking to make some extra cash. Please, do what you can to avoid people like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a guide can be a great experience. Not only will you get to experience the most out of your hunt, you&#8217;ll probably pick up a thing or two from each guide you end up using. It will only make you a better turkey hunter in the long run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in guided turkey hunts? Who wouldn&#8217;t be? 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