Wilderness Outfitters is an
independent outfitter that works closely with Wilderness Resorts to
provide an exceptional outdoor experience and luxury accommodations.
Those with a love for the outdoors will rediscover old passions and then
return to a luxurious cabin to relax and prepare for the next day's
adventure. No matter what your outdoor pleasure might be: wildlife
viewing while on horseback or floating leisurely in a canoe, the heart
pounding excitement of a quail covey rising over bird dogs, a horse
packing adventure into the wilderness, fly-fishing for a trophy trout or
bass, big game hunting in beautiful mountain country, or the challenge
of hunting grouse or turkey in the wilderness, Wilderness Outfitters can
make it a reality for you. We can take you to another time in East
Tennessee when nature, wildlife, and the East Tennessee wilderness
soothed the soul of men and women.
In this day of dwindling habitat, Wilderness Outfitters maintains
year round habitat improvement programs on 3,000 privately owned acres
populated by quail, woodcock, grouse, turkey, and deer. Professionals
use the latest forestry and wildlife management methods to insure
healthy and abundant wildlife and a healthy forest. Re-establishing a
wild quail population is an ongoing project in our forest. Excellent
natural cover and maintained food plots encourage success for our wild
quail. We want our forests and wildlife to thrive and provide years of
pleasure for our customers.
Wilderness Outfitters is also
a licensed outfitter for the Big South Fork National River and
Recreation Area. The Park contains 125,000 acres of wilderness and over
eighty miles of fishable river. We can take you to places deep within
the Park's boundaries where the long hunters of the past went to find
game; places where the white pine and hemlock are as big as your SUV;
places where there is nothing to remind you that you live in the
twenty-first century.
Fishing
We will provide you with a guide and take you to
secluded streams for trout fishing or the pristine Big South Fork River
for an assortment of sport fish fishing. The Big South Fork of the
Cumberland River offers more than 80 miles of excellent fishing. Small
mouth, large mouth, Kentucky and redeye bass, muskie, walleye, catfish
and variety of panfish. Click here to view more fishing photos. You can
wade or fish from a drift boat or canoe. We cater especially to fly
fisherman are strictly catch and release with the exception of sometimes
keeping a shore lunch (only certain species). Tennessee fishing license
required for fishing in the Park.
Full day - including guide and lunch - $200.00
Full day - horse packing - $275.00
Half day - including guide - $125.00
Custom pack trips are available, email for information
rae@wildernessresorts.com
For detailed information on fishing regulations please click here to see
the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's fishing brochure.
Horseback Riding
If you want to experience our wilderness in
all its serene majesty, a guided trip on our hundreds of miles of pack
trails provides an exceptional opportunity. Our horses are accustomed to
the trails and good natured. Imagine a ride down into the river gorge
followed by a swim to cool off and some good grub to quiet the appetite
you've worked up. It will leave you smiling for a long time to come.
Full day - $85.00 per person
Half day or shorter - $50.00 per person
We can also arrange longer trips with overnight stays. Contact us at
rae@wildernessresorts.comfor
details.
Canoe Trips
Portions of the Big South Fork River are perfect for
canoeing. If you arte interested in a guided wilderness excursion by
canoe, email us for details.
Hunting
A 50% non-refundable deposit per hunter per day is
required upon booking. Guides cannot take special responsibility for
children. Therefore an adult must accompany children under 16 at all
times. Children ages 14 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all
times and there is a one gun limit for adult and child. Children under
14 are not permitted on hunts.
Seasons
Big game - in accordance with Tennessee state regulations
Bird hunting - Quail - September 15 - April 30
Pheasant - year round provided birds are available
Grouse - Tennessee state seasons
All rates are per person and include professional
guide, dogs, field transportation, and lunch on full day hunts.
Guided Upland Bird Hunting
Quail
Full day quail - includes preserve permit and offers
a reasonable opportunity to harvest 12 birds - $325.00
Half day quail - includes preserve permit and offers a reasonable
opportunity to harvest 8 birds - $200.00
Harvest additional birds at $7.50 per bird - no limit
Uses horses as field transportation add $50.00 per hunter
Continental Pheasant
Great for group or corporate entertainment. 12 birds released per gun.
10 gun minimum, 20 gun maximum. Lunch and post-hunt refreshments
provided. $200.00 per gun.
Ruffed Grouse
Known by many as the king of all upland birds, the
grouse makes its home in some of the toughest country in the
Appalachians and Cumberland Plateau. These birds are difficult to find,
and hard to shoot. Grouse hunting is a classic hunt using close working
retrievers or steady old pointers. It is not a hunt for the faint of
heart or mind. Our grouse hunts will provide excitement and life-long
memories. Tennessee small game hunting license required. No hunters
under 16 and please remember that grouse hunting requires heavy physical
exertion (cabins have hot-tubs). Full day, including very tired legs,
$250. Half day, still including very tired legs, $150.
Full day grouse - includes tired legs - $250.00
Half day grouse - $150.00
Dove
Dove shoots are announced, as birds are spotted and available.
Information is available including dates and fees by contacting
rae@wildernessresorts.com
Duck
Wilderness Outfitters does not provide duck hunting at
present, but we are pleased to suggest you experience Arkansas' finest
duck hunting at the renowned Bayou Meto Lodge. For information and rates
contact Ronnie Hall at
rhall5034@aol.com or go to
www.bayoumetolodge.com
Guided Big Game Hunting
Turkey
Hunts include a professional guide and field
transportation. Season and limits are in accordance with Tennessee rules
and regulations (Sorry no jakes or hens please). A valid Tennessee
hunting license and big game permit are required.
Rates: one day hunt including lunch $250.00 per hunter.
Custom guided pack trips are available, email for information at
rae@wildernessresorts.com
Deer
Hunts include a professional guide and field
transportation. Seasons are in accordance with Tennessee rules and
regulations. A valid Tennessee hunting license and big game permit is
required. Bow hunting only on our private lease, but gun, archery, and
muzzleloader are available in the Park. Our guides will lead you to
prime areas, which have been trophy managed for years.
Full day deer hunt - $250.00
Half day deer hunt - $150.00
Custom guided pack trips are available, email for information at
rae@wildernessresorts.com
We are always available to swap good riding, canoeing, fishing, or
hunting stories and to help you with your plans or to answer any
questions you may have about our services. Just email us at
rae@wildernessresorts.com or give
us a call at (423) 569-9847. |
