FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. Do you recommend a "one on one" fully guide hunt?
ANSWER: It depends...All hunts are semi guided and there is no additional charge for that.  On a semi guided hunt, we do everything for you except sit with you in the stand.  With a fully guided "One on One" hunt, we do everything for you including sitting with you in the stand.  The choice is always yours.  There is a fee associated with "One on One" guide service and we only recommend it when hunting "Trophy" whitetails or if you want the help of a professional Turkey caller.   When you choose "One on One" guide service, they can help you judge the size of your trophy whitetail before you shoot  and they can also help you video the experience.   Our One on One Turkey guides are some of the best callers in the south and they really have the birds patterned.  Turkey guides can be shared in a "Two on One" situation as well.  We do not recommend "One on One" guide service when hunting Open range whitetails unless it is needed for a young or very inexperienced hunter.  You will be very well taken care of regardless of what you choose. 

2. Can I expect to see a lot of quality deer?
ANSWER: With a Trophy Whitetail Hunt it is not uncommon to see several very large Boone and Crocket racks every time you sit in the stand.  Hurricane Creek Lodge is one of the highest quality preserves in the south.  We not only have great quality, but good numbers as well.  We strictly limit the number of hunts each year to ensure that you see quality deer and a lot of them. 

With an Open Range Hunt, you can expect to see a lot of deer as well.  While there have been several 150 class and larger deer taken in this area, they are not a common site.  Our area has a very dense dear population and it is very common to see multiple deer every day.  However, Alabama has very liberal harvest laws (each hunter can kill multiple bucks and does during each season) and this keeps the average age of the deer at about 2 years old.  We manage our property to an 8-point or better rule and the chance of getting an opportunity to harvest an 8-point buck is good.  The doe are very numerous and we encourage you to shoot a doe as long as you will take the meat home.

3. Do I have to pay a trophy fee?
ANSWER: Only if you choose a Trophy Whitetail Hunt and ONLY if you harvest a Trophy Whitetail.  There are no trophy fees associated with Turkey hunts or Open Range Deer Hunts...regardless of what you harvest.   

4. My son has never been hunting, but I'd like to bring him along. Can he come? ANSWER: Hurricane Creek Lodge is the perfect place to pass along your love of hunting to your kids. We ask that children who hunt alone (or with a guide) be at least 16 years old.  We prefer that kids 15 and under remain with an adult during the hunt. You assume all responsibility for kids under the age of 21 during the hunt.

5. My wife is not a hunter. Would she enjoy this trip?
ANSWER: Certainly! Our lodge is equipped for the non-hunting guest, with a stocked kitchen, a collection of videos and games, satellite TV, golf carts, 15 acre pond, a very gentle horse, and a small library. She would also be very comfortable in the over-sized shooting houses should she decide to go out in the field with you.  Feel free to bring any non-hunting guest - it's a relaxing vacation!

6. I'd like to fly in. Do I have to rent a car?
ANSWER: No. We're happy to pick you up at one of the area airports that serve this region. Call us for more details.

7. What should I bring?  Will I be able to rent a gun or buy supplies?
ANSWER: We recommend you bring your own weapon.  We do have a limited number of high quality firearms (including youth models) at the lodge that will be available in case the need arises.  We will also be happy to take you to a local sporting goods superstore for you to purchase anything you need or may have forgotten.  We recommend that you bring the following...All hunters should bring warm layered clothes, camouflage, good binoculars, flash light, water proof boots, warm gloves, warm socks, rain gear, two way radio and a compass.   Deer hunters should bring a rifle or bow, safety belt, rattling horns, grunts, scents and hunter orange (cap or vest). Turkey hunters will need a 12 gauge shotgun, no.4 or no.6 shot turkey loads, full spring camouflage (including hands, head and face), and your favorite turkey calls.  (Hurricane Creek will provide decoys and our guides will also have several turkey calls)

8. I'm allergic to certain foods. Is that a problem?
ANSWER: Not at all! Let us know your preferences and allergies when you fill out your reservation form, and we're happy to accommodate your needs.

9. How will we hunt?  Will we still hunt, stalk or drive deer?
ANSWER: The choice is yours.  We want this to be a great experience for you and your guest.  We have numerous stands over food plots and in the hardwoods.  We recommend still hunting, but we will do what ever it takes to get you the trophy your after and make this a hunt of a lifetime.

10. What happens after I harvest a deer?  Can I keep the venison?
ANSWER: Field dressing your trophy is included.  We will also quarter your deer for travel in your large cooler. If you prefer, there is a local processor just a few miles away that will package your deer and ship the venison back home for you to enjoy or they can donate it to the local "Feed the hungry program".  Processing and shipping will be at your expense. 

11. What happens if I shoot the wrong deer or wound a deer?
ANSWER: With a Trophy Hunt your One on One guide will help make sure you shoot the right deer.  However, if you wound a deer inside the preserve, you will be charged the estimated trophy fee.  We will do our best to retrieve that deer for you, but we make no guarantees.   With an Open Range Hunt a wounded deer is simply a mistake and no fees are imposed.  However, if you harvest a buck too small, a doe without permission or a 2nd buck smaller than your 1st, you will be fined.  We charge you $300 for a rack buck with less than 4 on one side (or one smaller than your 1st), $200 for a spike or button head buck and $100 for each doe above the one allowed.  It is best to know for sure what you are shooting and only take high percentage shots.

12. Can I buy Hurricane Creek Souvenirs?
ANSWER: Yes.  We have several items for sale including hats, t-shirts, vest, jackets and various other apparel for men, women and children.  You must ask one of our staff members to show you what we have available.