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Below are questions hunters frequently ask.
What is your selection of animals? As of this time we have the best selection of animals ever at The Wilderness. We have 100+ rams, 120+ hogs of all sizes from 150 pounds to 900 pounds, Fallow deer, Sika deer, 40+ super Whitetails bucks, Elk, Red Stags 20+, Buffalo 15, Whitetail does, Sika does, Water buffalo, Texas Long horns from 3 to 6 feet wide.
What selection of whitetails do you have? We have 40+ bucks scoring from call bucks to 200BC priced from $750.00 to $10000.00, Some are as wide as 24”, some have drop -tines and from 6 to 26 points. (No where can our whitetail prices be beat!)
Do you have hunts for meat animals? Yes we have Carolina hogs, whitetail does and sika deer does, Texas long horns 1500 to 1700 pounds, Elk and stag cows when available.
What kind of hogs do you have? We have Black Russian, Red European and Carolina hogs
Are their any specials being offered? We are offering Red stag hunts from $2250 to $1250. We have not sold them that cheep for eight years. Who said nothing comes down! We are having a deer jamboree, read end of letter for details
Are there any Summer Specials? From June 1st until August 30th we offer free lodging to all hunters booking at regular price. Non hunters are still $50 for lodging
What are your current prices? Our prices have changed very little. Most of them have stayed the same except cow elk and boars. Now we have several prices on boars from $450 to $750 and boars (Carolina hogs) up to 900 pounds
Is the lodging still $25 per night? Yes lodging is $25 for hunters and $50 to non-hunters plus a $25 grounds fee for non hunters. Breakfast and a hot lunch are included for all.
Can I bring my wife or family members? Yes we encourage family activities. That is why we have private rooms for couples.
Do you have an age limit for young hunters? No, we leave that up to you. If you feel your children are competent to hunt who are we to say no. All of our guides are trained on weapons safety and we pass the wisdom on to all hunters especially young hunters.
Do you have any no kill no pay policy? Yes, if you do not get an animal you only forfeit your $100 deposit
Do you have any openings? Yes we do have openings although some dates (Saturdays) are already booked full. For best dates to fit your schedule call early. We already have many deposits for 2008
What is the deposit required? On standard animals such as ram, boars, does, a $100 deposit will hold your date. Large animals such as Elk, Stags, Whitetail a 25% deposit is requested.
Where is the lodge located? 3261 Elk Lick Rd Everett Pa. 15537. Directions are also on our web sight. A GPS will get you here but sometimes by the long way around.
Can I book a hunt and change my mind on the animal hunted once I get there? Yes it is your hunt. The choice is yours.
Can I harvest more than one animal? Yes
Is there a place to shoot my gun or bow? Yes
What are you hunting seasons? There are no seasons. We hunt year round or when you want to hunt.
Do I need a hunting license for Pa.? No license is required on a hunting ranch
What weapons can I use? Gun, bow, muzzle loader, pistol. ANY THING. It is your hunt.
What should I tip the guide? That is likely the hardest decision you will make all day. Our guides give 100%. They are here at The Wilderness because they like the out doors and like to hunt. In our guides eyes a tip is a bonus and is greatly appreciated, but a heart felt thank you means friendship and a new friend and a job well done.
Is skinning and quartering of the animal included in the price of the hunt? Yes, skinning, quartering and put in your coolers.
Do you have butchering? Yes we have butchering that includes cut up the way you want it, wrapped, and labeled and quick froze.
Do you offer taxidermy? Yes, but we do not advertise this because many of our clients and friends are taxidermist and we would never want to offend them and the great work they do and the service they provide to the hunting industry.
Do you rent your lodge in the off season? Yes, it has been used for engagement, honey moons, bachelor parties, birth days, private getaways, meetings, social events and Church youth groups, men’s prayer groups, women’s originations and hunters just traveling threw.
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