Brushy Fork Outfitters
Coshocton County outfit with a main lodge and three cabins near Walhonding, running fair-chase whitetail hunts on leased farms plus spring turkey…
Service level
Semi-guided hunts: outfitters and guides by state
A semi-guided hunt sits between a fully guided hunt and hunting on your own: the outfitter supplies access, a camp or stands, and guide help at set points, but you hunt much of the time without a guide beside you. It costs less than a fully guided hunt and asks more of your own experience.
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- Licenses checked against state records wherever a state lookup lets us
- Contact the outfitter directly, with no middleman
- Free for hunters: we take no bookings, deposits or fees
What "semi-guided" means on this site
Guide help is partial: for example scouting, a shared guide, or help only at set points such as stand placement or recovery. Every listing states one service level, taken from what the outfitter's own site describes. A drop camp, where you hunt without a guide, is a separate hunt type. For how the levels compare, read guided, semi-guided, fully outfitted or drop camp?
Confirm these in writing before you pay
- Which tasks the guide does (scouting, stand or blind placement, calling, tracking, recovery) and which you do alone.
- How many hunters share one guide, and how to reach the guide during the day.
- Who is responsible for field care, quartering and getting an animal out of the field.
- Whether lodging, meals and transport are included, or only access to the land.
- Which land the hunt is on and what permit or lease covers your access.
- The deposit, the balance due date and the cancellation terms, in writing before you pay.
Semi-guided hunts by state
| State | Outfitters |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 |
| Arkansas | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| Louisiana | 1 |
Species offered semi-guided
- Whitetail deer (4)
- Turkey (2)
- Alligator (1)
- Black bear (1)
- Waterfowl (1)
All 5 semi-guided outfitters
Filter the 5 outfitters below. Pick one option in each group; if nothing shows, no listing matches all of them.
JM Outdoor Ops
Southern Illinois outfit offering semi-guided bow and gun whitetail hunts and turkey hunts across four counties, with lodging in a large…
No public state license lookup: confirm with Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
Lower Hog Bayou Hunting & Fishing Lodge
Private group lodge on the Mermentau River in Grand Chenier selling multi-day teal and duck hunting stays with access to about 1,400 acres of…
Lower Hog Bayou Hunting & Fishing Lodge website
License not checked: Louisiana requires a guide/outfitter license and has no public lookup. Confirm with the outfitter.
Ohio Whitetail Ridge Outfitters
Northeast Ohio hunt club offering team-member assisted, free-range whitetail archery and muzzleloader hunts on 1,000+ private acres, with a lakeside…
Prairie Farm Homestead
Archery-focused hunting property of about 540 wooded acres near Yellville in the north-central Ozarks, offering bow and crossbow whitetail hunts,…
Prairie Farm Homestead website
License not checked: Arkansas requires a guide/outfitter license and has no public lookup. Confirm with the outfitter.
Compare side by side
| Outfitter | State | Service level | Species | Hunt types | License on file | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushy Fork Outfitters | OH | Semi-guided | Whitetail deer, Turkey | Archery, Rifle, Trophy, Youth and novice | No state lookup | |
| JM Outdoor Ops | IL | Semi-guided | Whitetail deer, Turkey | Archery, Rifle, Muzzleloader | No state lookup | |
| Lower Hog Bayou Hunting & Fishing Lodge | LA | Semi-guided | Waterfowl, Alligator | Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Ohio Whitetail Ridge Outfitters | OH | Semi-guided | Whitetail deer | Archery, Muzzleloader | No state lookup | |
| Prairie Farm Homestead | AR | Semi-guided | Whitetail deer, Black bear | Archery | Not checked |
Other service levels: fully outfitted hunts. Or browse guided hunts by state.
Frequently asked questions
What is a semi-guided hunt?
Guide help is partial: for example scouting, a shared guide, or help only at set points such as stand placement or recovery. Service levels are not legal categories: the written contract decides what you get.
How many semi-guided outfitters are listed?
5 published listings across 4 states: Ohio (2), Arkansas (1), Illinois (1), and Louisiana (1). Counts change as listings are reviewed.
Is a drop camp the same thing?
No. A drop camp gives you a camp and transport without a guide. Drop camps have their own hunt-type page, and every listing states its service level separately from its hunt types.
Can I book through this directory?
This directory is not a booking site. We do not take reservations, deposits or hunters' money, and we do not arrange hunts or leases; you contact and contract with the outfitter directly.