Guided Upland Hunts
Guiding upland hunts in the North Woods of New Hampshire and North East Kingdom of Vermont over pointing dogs. These hunts can be tailored to hunter’s abilities and goals for the hunt. I like to focus on early successional forest and edge covers for those focusing on grouse or if the focus is getting on woodcock we spend most of our time traversing the alder swales. Half Day hunts (4 Hours) includes drinks and snacks, Full Day hunts (8 Hours) includes drinks and lunch in the field.
If you are looking for lodging for your time up north, just let me know and I can give you a list of recommendations.
Half Day
1 Gun is $250
2 Guns is $300
Full Day
1 Gun is $400
2 Guns is $450
To Book hunts please call (603) 558-1475.
**A 50% non refundable (unless cancellation of hunt comes 60 or more days prior to date of hunt) deposit at booking.
All hunters must have a valid hunting license for the state to be hunted. To hunt woodcock, in addition to your hunting license, you must have a HIP Permit. Break open shotguns (Over Under or Side by Side) are required for safety purposes. If you do not have an OU or SxS I will have OUs available to you. In NH if you want to hunt Pheasants you must purchase the Pheasant License in addition to your Hunting License or a Nonresident Small Game License.
Gear Recommendations and What to Bring!
A light, over-under or side by side shotgun in 20 or 28 gauge is what I recommend for the uplands, but whatever gauge you feel most comfortable shooting is what you should bring.
7 1/2 shot will do the job for woodcock and grouse. For late season grouse you could use 6 shot for potentially longer shots.
I use open chokes, either Skeet / Skeet or Skeet / Improved Cylinder for most of the year as most shots will be close and fast and often through a screen of vegetation.
Brush pants, long sleeves and gloves are a must when traversing through the thick brush and alders that we will find ourselves.
Please bring at least a blaze orange hat and vest for yours and others safety.
A quality pair of boots is a must. We will be crossing streams, hunting along beaver bogs and hiking up hillsides. Rubber boots, such as Xtratuf, Lacrosse or Muck boots can fit the bill. For me my feet get sore wearing rubber boots all day and I need more support so I wear Crispi boots at the moment. If you are going for a hiking type boot make sure it’s a high-top and at least water resistant enough so you can take a few steps in a stream and not get your feet soaked.
Make sure to pack a rain jacket, pants, hat and gloves as we hunt in the rain unless conditions are too dangerous.
If you are bringing your own dog to hunt, I recommend you have a GPS collar, with a bell / beeper collar, an orange vest for safety and to make locating your hunting partner easier.
If you have medications that you need, please bring those with you and let me know.
While not necessarily required, a compass and GPS are always recommended to have on your person.
