website: www.carterspasture.com
email carters@carterspasture.com


In 2005, Carters Pasture, with the cooperation of the State of Florida and the Florida Forever program, set aside a 3,500 acre portion of the ranch as a nature conservation easement to protect the wetlands and to insure that there will be green land that will never be developed.
 

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EAGLE'S NEST HUNT CLUB, FL
Located in Glenwood Springs, CO. Private ranch over 20K acres. Bair Ranch located in Glenwood Canyon. Lic #1204. For more information call 407-898-6271



DOA Outfitters offers action filled guided hunts in Montana, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware & Saskatchewan for the following:

- Greater & Lesser Snow Goose Hunting
- Ross Geese Hunting
- Speckle Bellies Hunting
- Canadian Goose Hunting
- Turkey Hunting
- Exotic Sika Deer Hunting (Free Roaming)
- Whitetail Deer Hunting
- Black Bear Hunting (4 Color Phases)
- Duck Hunting
- Mourning Dove Hunting
- Sea Duck Hunting
- Other types of waterfowl hunting
Come experience the breath taking beauty of Montana, Maryland and Virginia's Eastern Shore, Delaware, Saskatchewan, and Washington State as we pursue our game.

Our Hunting Lodge

Hunters young and old are invited to relax and stay at DOA
Outfitters Hunting Lodge. We provide comfortable lodging for up to 10 hunters, complete with separate bath facilities and a cozy hunting den with potbelly stove.

Located in the woods of Wicomico County, Maryland, DOA Outfitters is proud to announce the opening of their newly expanded Hunting Lodge. Rather than drive through the night to reach us in time for the hunt, relax and spend the night with us as part of your hunting adventure.

We provide comfortable lodging for up to eight hunters, complete with separate bath facilities and a cozy hunting den with potbelly stove.

10206 Sharptown Rd.
Mardela Springs, Md 21837

Our Hunting Lodge

Hunters young and old are invited to relax and stay at DOA
Outfitters Hunting Lodge. We provide comfortable lodging for
up to 10 hunters, complete with separate bath facilities and a
cozy hunting den with potbelly stove. Buckeye Lodge offers the opportunity to fish for Rainbow Trout in our private stocked lake. Anglers can enjoy catching Rainbows up to five pounds on fly or spin tackle, fishing from Jon-Boats or Float Tubes.

Guests can enjoy guided or unguided day trips or take advantage of our overnight packages. Lodging is available in our comfortable cabin located on the lake. The number of anglers is limited to ensure the quality of fishing.

Trout fishing is available November 1st through March 15th. Great bass and bluegill fishing is also available with many of the bluegills reaching trophy proportions


Carter's Pasture earned its name before the turn of the century by raising "Cracker Cattle" and "Piney Woods Rooters". The descendants of these hogs have been crossed with Russian Boars to form the foundation of the trophy Boars found on the Ranch. The wildlife is maintained through expert management year round and is right at home among the planted pines, hardwood hammocks, and cypress swamps. The land is used for timber production and a careful balance of man and nature is maintained.

Carter's Pasture is located in the beautiful North Florida pine forrests just 30 miles north of Lake City, Florida. We offer hunting in the true Florida tradition of hospitality and sportmanship. The ranch is easily accessible by Interstate 75, Interstate 10 and US Hwy 441. International, Regional, and Private Airstrips are all located nearby.


Michael and Colvin Carter
5815 S.E. Country Club Rd.
Lake City, FL 32025

Day: (386)755-0800
Night: (386)752-4942
Lodge: (386)755-1485
Mobile: (386)397-3131
Fax: (386) 752-9090

Free Hog: Any Deer
Going Out of Business!
Retiring from the Game Ranch Business
ALL EXOTICS MUST GO.
Over 500 Deer! Fill Your freezer with Delicous Venison! Come Early & Improve your Bow or Gun Hunting Skills Before Season.
E-mail : email@carterspasture.com

EMAIL US YOUR HOME ADDRESS FOR A
FREE BROCHURE!

Sika Deer originate from Asia and there are many sub-species. At Carter's Pasture Sika Deer are predominately a cross of Formosan, Manchurian, and Debowski strains. These deer are short in stature but are unexpectantly large because of their stocky build. The Sika Deer's aggressive attitude makes them a fearsome trophy who occassionally attack hunters.

Season: Year Round
Price: Does, Spikes & 3pt. Bucks - $200
4&5 pt. Bucks - $300
6, 7 & 8 pt. Bucks - $100 per point


Fallow Deer originate from Southeastern Europe's Mediterranean region. The average weight of a Fallow Deer is between 180 and 200 pounds. Thier antlers are "palmated" with numerous points. A 20 point plus Fallow Deer is common. Fallow Deer have three color phases: white, chocolate, and spotted. They win the trophy prize for the largest antlers in the world per body weight.

Season: Year Round
Price: Does, 1&2 yr. old Bucks - $200
Mature Bucks - $475
Trophy Bucks - $950


An exciting hunt involves the stalking of fierce Boar Hogs in the swamps and forests of the pasture. Sharp tusks make these Razorbacks a challenge for pistols or rifles. Prone to charging, a large Boar will be a worthy opponent.
Season: Year Round
Price: FREE WITH ANY DEER!


What to Expect
You will be taken to your stand before daylight. The types of stands are ground level or tree stands...whatever your preference for the first time novice, handicapped, children, or the expierenced hunter. You will be picked up around mid-morning and will continue to hunt either safari style or stalking. After the morning hunt you will return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before being returned to your afternoon stand by your guide. After being picked up at dark, you, and hopefully your trophy, will return to the lodge. Your trophy will be cleaned and kept in our walk-in coolers. You can have your mount delivered to our local taxidermist to be shipped to you or you can take it with you. Either way you will need an ice chest to take your game meat home.


Carter's Pasture family oriented hunting lodge has private bedrooms, baths, and sleeping lofts which are always a favorite with the children. It has a huge stone fireplace in the great room combined with the kitchen and dining area. It is "roughing it" with all the conviences of home. In the evenings you can re-live the day's events in the rocking chairs on the front porch.

Hunting Fees

There is a fee charge of $100 dollars per day. This fee includes services of the guide, transportation while at the camp, and field care of the game, meals and lodging. Alcoholic beverages may be brought with you, however for safety, no alcoholic beverages are allowed during the hunt.

License Fees

All Licenses required are covered by a blanket hunting preserve license paid for by Carter's Pasture.



Trophy Fees
Boar Hog FREE!
Fallow Deer Does, 1&2 yr. old Bucks - $200
Mature Bucks - $475
Trophy Bucks - $950
Red Stag Does $400
Sika Deer Does, Spikes & 3pt. Bucks - $200
4&5 pt. Bucks - $300
6, 7 & 8 pt. Bucks - $100 per point
Elk Cows - $600
Bulls - $200 per point


Rifle or Bow Hunts
Prices effective 8-1-06 to 3-1-07
$100 per day, per person non-refundable deposit required.


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Fish with a Professional Guide Service on
LAKE OKEECHOBEE & LAKE ISTOKPOGA, in Florida,
for Trophy Bass, Bluegill, Shellcracker, or Crappie.
Or Hunt for Florida White Tail Deer, Wild Boar (Hogs),
Osceola Turkey or Duck.



Scott Calhoun
I'm Scott Calhoun, a Trophy Bass Fishing and Hunting Guide. I've been fishing and hunting on beautiful Lake Okeechobee & Lake Istokpoga with my family and friends since 1965.
Calhoun's Guide Service has provided great adventures for many people over the years and we pride ourselves on being friendly and professional. We offer many different Fishing and Hunting Packages depending on how long you'll be visiting us on Lake Okeechobee.
Jeff Rummel, 10# 8oz Trophy Bass



We recommend using live Wild Shiners to catch that Trophy Bass you're looking for, but we also offer Fishing Packages using Artificials which is more economical. Whether you're a novice or an experienced angler, you'll enjoy the excitement of fishing for Bluegill, Shellcracker or Crappie during their peak season.

Calhoun's Guide Service is also a Hunting Guide Service
for Wild Boar (Hog), Osceola Turkey, Duck
and Florida White Tail Deer.
And who says Florida Deer aren't very big? The one pictured here is a far cry from small. Steve Roland came to hunt with us for a day that would prove to be the best hunting day he's ever had. Look at this Big nine-point buck killed at 4:30pm late in the season.


Our exciting Wild Boar (Hogs) with Dogs Package allows you to hunt year around on our private property using a variety of weapons.
The Kirkland Family came and spent a weekend camping out on our property. Glen & Bruce (pictured) along with their boys, James & Daniel, and Bruce’s wife, Rachel, all had a great time. We started out the first morning with a dog hunt. Glen and James both shot nice size hogs - James’ being the biggest at 320 lbs - way to go James! The next morning we did some stalking when Bruce eased up on this 200 lb Boar Hog.


Glen writes: Scott - just to let you know we made it home, and that Bruce measured the teeth and they were 3 1/4 inches long. We had the best time ever-Thanks again, Bruce, Glen, Rachel, James, Daniel-see you soon.


These “Gun Slingers” from Jacksonville came and spent a weekend Hog Hunting and camping. The first morning they had 4 Hogs including one large Boar before 7:30am! By Sunday they had a total of 12 Hogs and shot about 100 rounds in the process - ha, ha - hence the name “Gun Slingers”. A special thanks to Walt and Ron Coleman for bringing their friends to Calhoun’s Guide Service.

Walt took this Boar Hog on a previous hunt with Calhoun’s Guide Service - nice mount!

The Osceola Turkey is considered to be the "Grand Daddy" of the "GrandSlam" of Turkey Hunts and the Lake Okeechobee area is one of only a few places you can find one of these elusive birds.



Don't miss our "Airboat Rides" web page. There is nothing like a relaxing Lake Okeechobee sunset Airboat Ride after a day of fishing or hunting.

Please 'surf' our entire website by clicking on the convenient buttons to your left. If you have questions we haven't answered, please click on the "Contact" button to E-mail us or call or fax us at the numbers listed below. We'll be sure to get back to you before tomorrow's sunset on Lake Okeechobee!


275 for 1 or 2 Persons*
*Add $50 to either package for a 3rd person


TWO - FOUR HOUR HALF DAYS OF FISHING INCLUDES:
First 4 hours of fishing from 2-6 pm
Second 4 hours of fishing from 6-10 am
Fully Equipped Bass Boat, Fuel, Ice and Tackle
A USCG Licensed Guide
Four Heavy Duty Rods equipped with 30 lb. test line
6-8 Dozen Shiners (not included in package price)
At Calhoun's Guide Service our rates have no hidden charges. Unlike other guide services, we prefer to tell you all of your costs right up front. The Shiners you will need cost $14 per dozen. Some guides advertise their packages as all inclusive with free incentives. However, when you arrive, they hit you with extra costs for things like tackle, ice and a required 15% gratuity to cover those free incentives.

At Calhoun's Guide Service there are no surprises....
JUST A GREAT FISHING TRIP!!!!!

for RESERVATION information





THREE DAYS OF WILD SHINER FISHING
$775 for 1 or 2 Persons
Lodging Packages Available
FIVE DAYS OF WILD SHINER FISHING
$1300 for 1 or 2 Persons
Lodging Packages Available


Our THREE and FIVE Day Wild Shiner Trips Include:
Fully Equipped Bass Boat, Fuel, Ice and Tackle
A USCG Licensed Guide
Four Heavy Duty Rods equipped with 30 lb. test line
6-8 Dozen Shiners (not included in package price)
At Calhoun's Guide Service our rates have no hidden charges. Unlike other guide services, we prefer to tell you all of your costs right up front. The Shiners you will need cost $14 per dozen. Some guides advertise their packages as all inclusive with free incentives. However, when you arrive, they hit you with extra costs for things like tackle, ice and a required 15% gratuity to cover those free incentives.

At Calhoun's Guide Service there are no surprises....
JUST A GREAT FISHING TRIP!!!!!

for RESERVATION information


FULL DAY OF ARTIFICIAL FISHING
$250 for 1 or 2 Persons

HALF DAY OF ARTIFICIAL FISHING
$150 for 1 or 2 Persons



Our FULL and HALF Artificial Trips Include:
Fully Equipped Bass Boat, Fuel, Ice and Tackle
A USCG Licensed Guide
Four Heavy Duty Rods equipped with 30 lb. test line
Artificial fishing techniques
If you would like to combine some Wild Shiner fishing with your Artificial fishing, you can purchase Wild Shiners for $14 per dozen.


At Calhoun's Guide Service our rates have no hidden charges. Unlike other guide services, we prefer to tell you all of your costs right up front. There is a charge of $100 per hunter for each Wild Hog (Sow or Boar) killed. The $100 will be refunded to each hunter in cash if the opportunity of making a kill is not provided. Our refund policy is not applicable to poorly made shots. Your guide will do his best to retrieve a wounded hog.

# of Hunters Total Cost
1 $300.00
2 $575.00
3 $850.00
4 or more Ask for special pricing.

Cleaning, skinning and quartering of each kill is included in the price of each hunt package. Some guide services offer a package price & then charge an additional required gratuity. We do NOT do this, so please remember to tip your guide appropriately.

We also have a non-hunter rate of $75.00 per person for those who have a friend or child who wants to go on the hunt, but not actually participate in the kill.

LICENSE: A hunting license is not required to hunt wild hog

OPTIONS: The above rates apply to all types of hunting - archery, black powder, rifle, pistol.

for RESERVATION information





Rate: $85.00 per person per day A.M. or P.M.
Includes: Guide, Air Boat and Fuel, Float Tube and Decoys.
License: A Florida Hunting License, Florida Waterfowl Permit and a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp) are required. A 10 Day Nonresident Hunting License is $27.00 and the Florida Waterfowl Permit cost is $3.50. The Federal Duck Stamp costs $15.00 and can only be purchased at a U.S. Post Office. Hunters may purchase licenses and permits locally or via a toll-free number and a credit card. This virtually allows instant access to a license. Call 1-888-HUNT-FLORIDA (1-888-486-8356). A $3.95 processing fee applies. Children under 16 years of age are exempt from the Federal Duck Stamp requirement.


Bag Limits

The early season daily duck limit is 4 per hunter. This duck limit shall consist (in any combination) of blue-winged teal, green-winged teal, and no more than 2 wood duck. No other species of duck may be taken during the September early season phase.

The season daily bag limit for duck is 6 per hunter. This duck limit shall consist of no more than 4 mallards (2 hens); 3 scaup; 1 black duck; 1 pintail, only durikng pintail season; 1 mottled duck; 1 fulvous whistling duck; 2 wood ducks; 2 red heads; and 4 scoters. All other species of duck (except harlequin ducks) may be taken up to the six-duck daily limit. Taking or attempting to take harlequin ducks or vancasback is prohibited.

Pintail Season: 30 days this year. Dates to be determined.

for RESERVATION information


White Tail Deer half day hunting sessions can be scheduled for the morning or afternoon. We also offer a full day hunting session that can either be fulfilled in one day or split between an afternoon session one day and a morning session the following day.

Some guide services give you a package price and then charge an additional required gratuity when you arrive. We do NOT do this, so please remember to tip your guide appropriately.

The following rates are for the General Gun Fall Hunting Season dates as posted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Deer & Turkey. Please inquire as to Archery and Muzzleloading Gun Seasons.

Rate Per Person for Full Day Session
$350.00

Please ask for special rates for our 3 and 5 day hunts.

Rates include guide, transportation to and from hunt area, cleaning, skinning and quartering of deer. Lodging is available for an additional $40 per night.

to view our lodging facilities.

TURKEY HUNT RATES

The following rates are for the Spring Turkey Hunting Season dates as posted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Rate Per Person Per Day
$450.00

Rate includes guide, transportation to and from the hunt area and lodging.
We will also keep your kill refrigerated.

Please ask for special rates for our 3 and 5 day hunts.

to view our lodging facilities.

Your booked hunting party will be the only hunters in your area during your hunt. We can also handle a large group of hunters with 45 days notice. There are no refunds due to poor weather-bring rain gear.
Deposits are non-refundable.

LICENSES: A hunting license is required for Deer and Turkey. A 10 day non-resident hunting license costs $27.00. If you will be hunting with a muzzleloader or archery, an additional $5.50 permit is required for each of these activities. A $5.50 Turkey Permit, in addition to a Hunting License is required for Turkey Hunting. Hunters may purchase licenses locally or via a toll-free number and a credit card. Call 1-888-HUNT-FLORIDA (1-888-486-8356). A $3.95 processing fee applies. Children hunter 16 years of age A hunting license is required for Deer and Turkey. A 10 day non-resident hunting license costs $27.00. If you will be hunting with a muzzleloader or archery, an additional $5.50 permit is required for each of these activities. A $5.50 Turkey Permit, in addition to a Hunting License is required for Turkey Hunting. Hunters may purchase licenses locally or via a toll-free number and a credit card. Call 1-888-HUNT-FLORIDA (1-888-486-8356). A $3.95 processing fee applies. Children hunter 16 years of age or younger are exempt


Aruba RV Resort is located in Lakeport and is just a 5 minute car ride from the boat landing and our daily meeting place of Beck's Food Store.
Although Aruba is listed as an RV Resort, they also offer lodging accommodations with King and Twin Bed availability. The rooms are clean, equipped with microwaves and include maid service each day.
When you're not fishing with us or off of the banks at Aruba RV Resort, you can enjoy a relaxing dip in Aruba's pool, play a game of horseshoes or shuffleboard or kick your heels up at the Tiki Bar.


WHAT STUFF SHOULD I BRING? No matter what time of year it is, be sure to bring plenty of sun screen and polarized sunglasses. They don't call it the Sunshine State for nothin'! A hat and rain gear are also appropriate year around. If you come during the winter, bring cold weather and warm weather clothes. We can have temperatures in the 20s and 30s one day and t-shirt and shorts weather the next. And of course don't forget your CAMERA!

All rods, reels, artificials or other tackle you'll need is included in all of our fishing packages. However, you are welcome to bring any of your own equipment or you can purchase what you need locally. Our boats have ice coolers and ice for soft drinks or food you want to bring along.



LAKE OKEECHOBEE meaning, 'big water' to the Seminole Indians, is the second largest freshwater lake in the United States after Lake Michigan and its fishing reputation matches its size. Much of the lake's 730 square miles or 450,000 acres are hidden from view by dyke, levee, or trees which screen the shore. Lake Okeechobee has a 150 mile circumference and its invisible opposite shore is more than 30 miles away. The best fishing and more than half of the action, takes place along the lake's western shore where Calhoun's Guide Service is based.


WILD SHINERS are the best live bait to use and are fished under a float or free-lined. A medium to medium-heavy rod with 14 to 20 pound test line is preferred, particularly when fishing in areas with thick vegetation or cover. Typically, the shiner is hooked with a large hook 2/0 to 5/0. Fishing with shiners is exciting and helps to increase your chance of pulling in that trophy size bass!

ARTIFICIAL FISHING is definitely the most economical way to fish but is also more of a challenge, especially to the novice angler. Plastic worms and spinner baits cast near vegetation often produce the largest number of bass.

Calhoun's Guide Service provides the artificials you will need if you choose this type of fishing package, however if you want to bring your own, we suggest the following artificials. The plastic worm is the most dependable artificial bait for largemouth bass. Bass may favor certain types depending on light conditions, so be sure to have both light and dark colors available, as well as several sizes of tapered worm weights 1/8 to 1/2 ounce. Purple "metaflake" or "red shad" worms with twirly-tails are popular, and plastic lizards can be effective as well. Spinnerbaits are very effective in spring and topwater baits are exciting to use because you will see the strike.

HOURS of OPERATION: In the winter it can get mighty cold on the lake and in the summer it can get mighty hot, so for everyone's enjoyment we split an 8 hour fishing day into two 4 hour trips.

Our morning session begins at 6am and our afternoon session at 2pm. These times may vary slightly depending on the time of year with the sunrise and sunset. The lodging offered through Calhoun's Guide Service is only 5 minutes by car from the boat landing, so you'll have plenty of time to go back to your room, get a bite to eat and either nap, swim in the pool or visit some local sightseeing spots.

WHAT TIME OF YEAR IS THE BEST TIME TO FISH? You know that bumper sticker that says "I'd Rather be Fishing"? Well that about answers that question. Seriously, the peak fishing seasons follow a pretty consistent pattern. Bass are taken year-round with the largest fish caught from December to March (the spawning season), and the most fish caught from March to June and September to November. Spec or Crappie fishing is best in the winter. Although you can catch them all year, cooler temperatures stimulate the fish to feed with a vengeance. November to May is when most Crappie are taken. During summer the Bluegills and Shellcrackers are spawning and the action is top notch. So in answer to the above question.....WHENEVER YOU GET HERE!

FISHING LICENSE: A freshwater fishing license can be purchased at Beck's Food Store where we will meet before fishing. Nonresidents pay $17.00 for a 7 day license or if you plan to visit again within 12 months, you can purchase a 12 month license for $32.00. Children under 16 years of age are exempt. Three day fishing licenses are no longer available. If you prefer, you can purchase your license ahead of time with a credit card by calling Toll Free 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA (1-888-347-4356). A $3.95 processing fee applies per transaction (not per license).

WEATHER: Florida weather can be very fickle. Some winter days will allow you to wear a t-shirt and shorts and others you'll want your warmest jacket & gloves. Spring and fall are usually in the 70s ad 80s with little rain. Summer can range from the 80s to high 90s and afternoon showers occur frequently. We suggest before you pack to check out www.weather.com and type in the zip code 33471. This will give you a 7 day forecast for our neighboring city of Moore Haven which is just 12 miles down the road.

BASS BOAT: Calhoun's Guide Service runs a 20 ft. Storm Bass Boat with a 225 hp Mercury and top of the line trolling motor. Our boat is fully compliant with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. It is also equipped with a state of the art Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) System, 3 Depth Finders and 2 Live Bait Wells. In case of a mechanical breakdown, we have a U.S. Coast Guard fully compliant back-up 18 ft. Glastron with a 115 hp Johnson.

REFUNDS: A full refund, excluding $40 per night of lodging if applicable, will be given in the event of mechanical breakdowns or extremely bad weather. If bad weather keeps you from fishing one half of a full day's trip, you will be charged for a half day at our half day rates.