Hunting and Fishing News

The Moonshine Ranch is a place where your hunting dreams become a reality, in Pennsylvania. We provide preserve hunts and fair chase hunts in with well-traveled experienced bow hunter and guide Lou Lampitelli. The Moonshine Ranch is located in Wayne County, North Eastern PA. Our Pennsylvania hunting ranch offers a wide variety of hunting adventures: Archery hunting, Crossbow, Shotgun, and Rifle hunts for wild boar, whitetail deer, turkey, ram, sheep, and many other exotic species. Our Archery hunts are conducted from strategically placed tree stands as well as ground blinds. Spot and stalking are available when guided. Pennsylvania hunting licenses are required. Mandatory state restrictions on antler sizes to ensure maximum growth, which has been known to produce the larger bucks. We also offer a multitude of species to hunt, including, but not limited to Russian Boar, Texas Dall sheep, Barbados Ram, Corsican Ram, Fallow Deer, and Elk. No need to incur all the costs of traveling when The Moonshine Ranch can meet all your hunting needs close to home. At Moonshine we provide lodging at an additional charge. This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We can also arrange for your stay at the local Inn just ten minutes from our property. We offer modern accommodations where you can shower before sitting down to a hearty home-cooked meal. Comfortable beds, bedding, and towels are provided. You need only to bring your personal effects. We have a private room available for couples as well as a barbecue area for your convenience. When you are ready to come out to North Eastern, PA for some of the best hunting in the area, we’ll be ready to welcome you and accommodate all your needs! Check us out online: https://themoonshineranch.com/, 631-745-3235.    

Since 1941, Rusty Myers Fly-in Outposts has been flying northwest Ontario. The team at Rusty Myers makes planning your trip very easy. Our All- Inclusive package includes your flight and stocking your cabin with everything you need Our outposts are on the finest walleye and northern pike lakes in Ontario. Whether it’s the trophy walleye and northern pike waiting for you in one of our ten remote lakes. Or for less drive time and more time on the lake, you can board your float plane in Ft Frances, Ontario. You can also just relax in one of our spacious outposts cabins that can sleep 8 to 24 with the shelves and refrigerators stocked with quality food by our friendly staff. We are confident we’ll exceed your expectations . Our all-inclusive packages include stocking your cabin with all of the food for your trip (except the walleyes) and we will purchase your beverages to prevent overloads on your trip. We will take your beverage order in from our base in Savant and will have your favorite drinks at the camp when you arrive. From steaks/pork chops/hamburger/hot dogs/bacon/eggs/milk and everything in-between, we'll take care of all your beverage and food needs. We have nine outposts with cabins that can sleep up to 8 and one outpost (Brennan Lake) that can sleep up to 24. All of our cabins are very comfortable with plenty of room to kick back and relax after a fantastic day of fishing and a great walleye dinner. All of our outposts have comfortable couches, love seats and chairs and huge screened-in porches. https://www.rustymyers.com/nine-remote-fly-in-outposts     You may also choose our Green Island Lodge! This is a fly-in American Plan lodge located on beautiful Upper Manitou Lake in Ontario Canada. We will fly you 65 air miles from Ft. Frances, Ontario / International Falls, MN. On the shore of a picturesque bay of our 32,000 acres of crystalline fishing waters. Our legendary guides love to put you on trophy muskie, northern pike, walleye, lake trout and smallmouth bass.  Once you land at the lodge our staff at Green Island is there to unload you and get you set up in your cabin and with our guides. This plan and lodge conveniently will prepare your meals; Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. - on the menu: pancakes, french toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, hot or cold cereal, juices, tea and a bottomless cup of coffee. You'll be set for a day on the lake. At 8:00 a.m. your guide is at the dock with your boat all set for a great day of fishing and an unforgettable shore lunch. Around 5:00 p.m. you will head back to the lodge to kick back relax and enjoy your favorite beverage with family and friends and let the REAL fish stories begin. Before dinner there is plenty of time to enjoy the early evening.  The lounge is open with tables for cards. Dinner is at 6:30. including our famous homemade bread and pastries. Our dinners include, steak, ribs, turkey, roast beef, chicken and ... We are confident we’ll exceed your expectations – once you visit us, you'll realize you’ve come to the right place, let's plan your trip together! Check us out for more inforamtion and reviews!  866-707-7637 https://www.rustymyers.com/       

Lake Despair Lodge in Ontario, offers a five-day hunting package and excellent fishing! Included in our five full days of hunting, is deluxe accommodations, breakfast and dinner meals and a box lunch. An experienced guide for every two hunters will set you up in one of our best trees stands or heated ground blinds. We have excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, perch and lake trout. There is nothing like fresh Walleye for lunch! For those who like the fight of huge Northerns such as these (40 inches is common), Lake Despair is the place to be. Lake Despair lodge has eight, fully equipped cabins. Click 'here' to view each cabin. Each cabin includes coffee makers, toaster, microwave oven, all pots and pans and dishes. They also include all linens and towels. Our three deluxe cabins are fully winterized including dishwashers, and are open all year. Every second day your cabin will be vacuumed, garbage taken out, and used towels will be replaced with clean ones. All sites have water and electrical hook-ups. For your convenience we have a dump station as well as some full hook-ups. We also provide washrooms, showers, laundry facilities, fish house, and ice and freezer service, as well as seasonal storage and winterizing services available. The campground is large and spacious. There is a large pavilion with a stone fireplace and an area with swings, slide, etc. for the children. So, check us out online today and book your next outdoor adventure at Lake Despair Lodge in Ontario Canada:  https://www.lakedespairlodge.com/    

Just outside Maggie Valley and Waynesville is Boyd Mountain log Cabin! Our nine cabins and newly renovated farm house are unique, authentic hand-hewn log cabin vacation rentals that are perfect for a Smoky Mountain getaway! Dating back 150 to 200 years, the cabins have been carefully restored and tastefully furnished with antiques and modern conveniences. In 2020 Grassy Fork a 4Br hand-hewn cabin was added and in 2021 the Boyd farmhouse built in 1905 was remodeled and turned into a charming 5 br rental The Home Place. In 2023 we added is 5 bed Willa Branch.  https://boydmountain.com/our-cabins/ Our cabins are nestled in a 175-acre cove overlooking the Smoky Mountains with three stocked fishing ponds, nature and hiking trails, places for jogging, strolling and biking, lovely landscaped grounds, a mountain stocked trout stream called Jonathan Creek for fishing and tubing and our Fraser Fir Christmas tree farm. A bird watching, flower gardener, and nature lovers’ paradise. The fishing ponds are stocked with rainbow trout, bluegill, bass and catfish and the fishing is free with no license required. There are 4 miles of marked hiking trails… So, when ready make your next or first Smoky Mountain getaway to Boyd Mountain Log Cabins for a relaxing and unforgettable memory and experience! Check us out online: https://boydmountain.com/ Boyd Mountain Log Cabin Vacation Rentals445 Boyd Farm Road, Waynesville, NC https://boydmountain.com/contact-us/

At Class Act Charters in the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland, Captain Bobby Marshall is a lifelong waterman, who most feel was born with a fishing rod in his hand.  Hands down, he is one of the best there is in these parts. Born and raised on the water, he has owned and operated a variety of vessels over the years including the skip jack Virginia W. built in 1904. His career includes oystering, crabbing, gill net fishing, tug boat captain, and his favorite- line fishing for the biggest and best game fish the Chesapeake has to offer! USCG certified with a 500 ton near coastal captain’s license, Captain Bobby knows what he’s doing on the water. Class Act Charter Fishing is one of the best in the Chesapeake Bay area. Based out of Tilghman Island, we service St. Michael’s, Oxford, Cambridge and the surrounding area. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome. We fish with the lightest tackle possible to ensure the best challenge in catching a variety of fish. Experienced anglers- we’ll let you handle as much as you are comfortable with. Inexperienced anglers- we’ll take the time to show you and assist as needed. We enjoy taking families out and insure the children share in the great excitement of a good catch! You experience more than just fishing. Come relax on the boat, see various historical sites, hear a good yarn or two (and maybe some real history), bird watch and get away from the rat race for a while. We fish 2 seasons: SUMMER FISHING Begins May 16th. We fish for a variety of Chesapeake fish. Rock, Blues, Drum, Sea Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Perch, Spot, Croakers, Red Fish, Flounder are all fair game. There is a slot limit of 1 fish per person at 19" - 24".  FALL FISHING Larger Rockfish make their way from the ocean once again. Jig, cast or troll for large Rockfish and Bluefish until the Bay water chills and they migrate South. Again there is a slot limit of 1 fish per person at 19" - 24", but on big fish we do have "catch and release". So, if you are visiting St. Michael’s, Oxford, Cambridge and want to have a real Chesapeake experience, give us a call. We are willing to come to your dock to pick up your group (additional fee may apply). We look forward to sharing some Chesapeake heritage with you.   https://www.classactcharterfishing.com/      

Come stay with us at Trout Hollow Lodge in Hollister, MO and take advantage of all that we have to offer! Our Lake Taneycomo Resort is centrally located in the tri-lakes area. Lake Taneycomo has national recognition for the size and quantity of trout caught year-round. A day of fishing and sightseeing, listening to nature as you sit outside your cabin followed by an evening of dining and entertainment gives our guests an opportunity to recharge from their hectic daily routines. Come stay with us and experience the Ozark outdoors and the spectacular Branson area entertainment, a fabulous vacation combination that never ends! What we offer: Open Year Round Full amenities for all rooms, except swimming pool towels Free WIFI & Cable TV & Summer Swimming Pool Independent Guide Service Available Full Service Marina, Boat & Pontoon Rentals 3 Miles from Branson Attractions Fishing from the 310-foot dock, renting a boat for fishing or sightseeing, relaxing by the pool, or just enjoying the nature all around. Our rooms are clean, comfortable and have all the amenities that make you feel like your at home. Our goal is to make sure our guests not only have a great time, but leave with memories to cherish forever. If shopping or sight seeing is on your agenda, we are only minutes away from the Branson Landing, Bass Pro Shop and historical downtown Hollister. The Holidays are also a great time to visit with Silver Dollar City, Christmas shows and great shopping! We are open year-round with something for everyone! So we hope to see you soon – check us out online and make your reservations today for this summer! https://trouthollow.com/  

Anderson Charters in Frankfort Michigan is known for catching a plentiful amount of fish and in particular BIG fish. This is due to its proximately to deep water and its unique underwater structure that holds fish. The DEC stocks Lake Michigan with millions of fish annually to keep populations healthy as well as good numbers of natural reproduction, so there's a good chance there will be a bite on your line. When you charter Anderson, you will catch: Chinook (King) Salmon Coho Salmon Brown Trout Steelhead Lake Trout White Fish Our Boat is The Drifter, a 31′ Tiara Pursuit fishing boat. Fully inspected and insured with the latest fishing equipment, stand up bathroom and comfortable seating. All tackle is included and the fish are cleaned and bagged for your trip home. A valid Michigan Fishing license is required. If you don’t have one, inquirer when making your reservations and we can help you! What Should I Bring? It's always cooler on the lake so bring a jacket. Wear soft soled shoes, bring sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and a cooler to take home your fish. Enjoy a Full Day or Half Day fishing charter on Lake Michigan with Captain Eric Andersen. Captain Eric is U.S.C.G. licensed. Captain Eric Andersen is president of the Michigan Charter Boat Association. He has been fishing the Great Lakes since he was a young boy. Eric's goal is to provide a fun fishing experience with lasting memories for years to come. He looks forward to welcoming you and taking you out on you next or first fishing trip. Click here for more information and to book online! https://www.andersensportfishingcharters.com/aboutAndersenCharters.html  https://www.facebook.com/andersencharters/

Grants Kennebago Camps is located in the Western Mountains of Maine, and is 9 miles behind a controlled gate where you can still find the old- fashioned hospitality of a traditional sporting camp. The name Kennebago comes from the Indian tribal name meaning -The Land of the Sweet Flowing Waters. These native peoples were still returning to these waters and land as late as 1855. For more about our rich history: https://grantscamps.com/history/ In present day your stay with us includes 3 home cooked meals a day and housekeeping service so you have plenty of time to fish, swim, hike, boat, explore and just plain relax in beautiful and picturesque the Western Mountains of Maine. When you arrive you’ll share in the majesty of our unspoiled wilderness, amazing Maine fly fishing, the most productive grouse hunting, and relaxing accommodations! Good native Woodcock hunting is found along the many drainages and countless streams.  Flight birds come in the middle of October and are found in the many hillside clear-cuts.  We have an extensive amount of cleared walking trails and twitch roads – some only accessible by boat. This is truly wild, exclusive hunting grounds for the King of game birds- Mr. Grouse. Our plans are flexible and designed for a successful hunt. You can choose to hunt unguided with your own dogs (our guides and staff will direct you to productive covers). Or pick one of our knowledgeable guides, all experienced grouse hunters with strings of top-notch dogs. You may also decide to use a guide for a day or two and then hunt on your own once you get a feel for the cover and territory. The choices are yours. https://grantscamps.com/rates/ Bring the whole family to rejoice in the natural setting Grants Kennebago Camps provides. We look forward to your next visit to our Maine wilderness camp on your next family getaway. 207-864-3608 https://grantscamps.com/   

Meadow Brook Game Farm, in Tennessee is a 1200-acre shooting preserve that has been in operation since the 1950’s and is one of the largest and oldest shooting preserves in the state. Were located just one hour north of Nashville! All of our hunts are guaranteed and we are a member of the BBB. We are known throughout the United States and have frequent visits from hunters as far away as California. Our venue is ideal for hunters looking to bag pheasant, chukar, and quail. Since the 1950s Meadow Brook Game Farm has earned a reputation as a top-quality hunting preserve. Over the years we have been featured on many hunting shows, and have had Grand Ole Opry stars, Country Music stars, pro sports players and thousands of people from all walks of life to enjoy a great hunting experience with us. With over 1200 acres and no bag limit, Meadow Brook Game Farm is a great destination for game bird hunting in Tennessee. We’ll provide hunting parties with guides, dogs, plenty of game, and lots of fun. As mentioned above, hunters face no bag limit on any of the game birds and all hunts are guaranteed. The prices vary for the pheasant, quail, and chukur so be sure to check the hunting packages available. Also, check out our fishing packages: https://www.meadowbrookgamefarm.com/fishing/ Offering both a morning hunt and an afternoon hunt, we do not mix parties. Whether entertaining clients to close a deal, or just to say thank you, or for company team building, we make it easy to enjoy quail, chukar and pheasant hunting at your leisure. We also have a meeting area, if you need to discuss business and have a meal. Meadow Brook is also a great idea for family hunting outings. We look forward to seeing you this season! Check us out online: https://www.meadowbrookgamefarm.com/ 615-633-7532.    

Big Halibut Charters - affectionately known as Big Butt Charters - invites you to set sail on the fishing trip of a lifetime in The Last Frontier.  WE OFFER WORLD-CLASS FISHING Our location in rugged Homer, Alaska is a place like nowhere else. Fish with us and find out why our hometown is called the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World! In Alaska, every single day you’re there are many factors to consider. Our captains are top notch. They are constantly studying weather, tides, and fishing patterns to get you on the best fishing. Our vessels are recently built aluminum hulls, and we use up-to-date fishing equipment of all varieties to target our many different fish to ensure a successful trip for you and your crew.  We offer a variety of fishing packages and can easily create an excursion that’s custom-tailored for up to six guests. Or, if your fishing buddies gave you lame excuses for not being able to join, no worries, Big Butt Charters can easily get you on deck for a shared trip with other anglers! Our charters are à la carte to make sure you reel in your desired catch of the day, whether it be halibut, king salmon, rockfish, or a smorgasbord of what Homer waters have to offer. Every small town in Alaska is a unique gem, and Homer is no exception. Carved by ancient glaciers and fierce winds, it is built on a bluff that serves as a lookout point over Kachemak Bay. Across the bay are enclaves like Halibut Cove and Seldovia, but beyond those waterside communities, a vast mountain wilderness towers high. The area is also home to diverse and abundant wildlife: moose and bears are found in abundance on land while sea otters, eagles, harbor seals, and seabirds of all sorts can be seen dotting the surface of the bay. So come fish with us and cast one look at the deep blue waves of Cook Inlet and Halibut Cove that glitter like thousands of perfect sapphires! They’re teeming with life: halibut, salmon, and rockfish abound in these waters! After all, Homer is the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World and were there to catch them! Call, 907-802-0045 and Visit us at: https://www.bigbuttcharters.com/home