What's your opinion on this hunt club

jspooney · 07-30-2012, 04:33 PM

I talked to a guy today who is offering a spot in his club for $425. Only 3 members, each member can have 2 stands to hunt at a time. There are 3 properties about 50 acres each (surrounded by several unhunted acres.) all in the Thomasville, Al area. No size limits, no camphouse. 1 guy is from Baton Rouge, 1 guy from Mobile. Stands are set up, some food plots, deer and turkey rights. Thoughts?

Achim2 · 07-30-2012, 05:15 PM

Only way to find out is to drive up there and do some scouting. I would ask for some pictures from last season, too.
The rate is good if they have game on their property.

Try'n Hard · 07-30-2012, 06:09 PM

150 acres for three guys wont work more than one season at best... the key is the surrounding acreage. Check it out on google earth - you should be able to tell if the surrounding area has enough woods/agriculture in place to support a deer herd. You can also see what kind of food plots are nearby to get an idea of the pressure. Might just turn out to be a little "Garden of Eden"

Outside9 · 07-30-2012, 06:28 PM

It doesn't sound bad "IF", none of the other members are the type that stop working during deer season and hunt constantly. Nothing worse than driving to your hunting area and finding out guys live on the property when you are not there.

bcbz71 · 07-30-2012, 11:03 PM

So many factors to consider:
- How far is the drive? Could you pay more for something closer that you would hunt more often? Consider gas, wear/tear on vehicle, out of state license, lodging if you stay overnight, etc...
- Are the plots maintained, or just some open areas that need tons of lime (literally) and fertilizer? Anybody got a tractor to till the land?
- What is the deer density? If it's low, 150 acres could hold as little as a couple of does and one buck. You can walk 150 ac in a couple of hours depending on the terrain, so that is what I would do to get a feel for the population.

whitetailwarrior · 08-02-2012, 07:44 AM

like the person said google surrounding area and see what ya think from there, but ya never know seen a monster buck come off a 20 acre section before with 2 peeps hunting it, had good surroundings

Outside9 · 08-02-2012, 03:52 PM

The two best properties I've ever hunted were 150 and 40 acers.

dwc · 08-06-2012, 09:44 PM

Do not be to harsh on small acerage. I have hunted 160 acres for 12 years. I have seen over twenty deer at one time. Have killed 9 and 10 points.

07-30-2012, 04:33 PM	#1
jspooney Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,816	What's your opinion on this hunt club I talked to a guy today who is offering a spot in his club for $425. Only 3 members, each member can have 2 stands to hunt at a time. There are 3 properties about 50 acres each (surrounded by several unhunted acres.) all in the Thomasville, Al area. No size limits, no camphouse. 1 guy is from Baton Rouge, 1 guy from Mobile. Stands are set up, some food plots, deer and turkey rights. Thoughts?

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07-30-2012, 05:15 PM	#2
Achim2 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 54	Only way to find out is to drive up there and do some scouting. I would ask for some pictures from last season, too. The rate is good if they have game on their property.

07-30-2012, 06:09 PM	#3
Try'n Hard Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Santa Rosa County Posts: 1,650	150 acres for three guys wont work more than one season at best... the key is the surrounding acreage. Check it out on google earth - you should be able to tell if the surrounding area has enough woods/agriculture in place to support a deer herd. You can also see what kind of food plots are nearby to get an idea of the pressure. Might just turn out to be a little "Garden of Eden"

07-30-2012, 06:28 PM	#4
Outside9 Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Niceville, Florida Posts: 1,825	It doesn't sound bad "IF", none of the other members are the type that stop working during deer season and hunt constantly. Nothing worse than driving to your hunting area and finding out guys live on the property when you are not there.

07-30-2012, 11:03 PM	#5
bcbz71 Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Panama City Posts: 513	So many factors to consider: - How far is the drive? Could you pay more for something closer that you would hunt more often? Consider gas, wear/tear on vehicle, out of state license, lodging if you stay overnight, etc... - Are the plots maintained, or just some open areas that need tons of lime (literally) and fertilizer? Anybody got a tractor to till the land? - What is the deer density? If it's low, 150 acres could hold as little as a couple of does and one buck. You can walk 150 ac in a couple of hours depending on the terrain, so that is what I would do to get a feel for the population.

08-02-2012, 07:44 AM	#6
whitetailwarrior Senior Member Trigger Join Date: May 2008 Location: pensacola Posts: 342	like the person said google surrounding area and see what ya think from there, but ya never know seen a monster buck come off a 20 acre section before with 2 peeps hunting it, had good surroundings

08-02-2012, 03:52 PM	#7
Outside9 Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Niceville, Florida Posts: 1,825	The two best properties I've ever hunted were 150 and 40 acers.

08-06-2012, 09:44 PM	#8
dwc Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 20	Do not be to harsh on small acerage. I have hunted 160 acres for 12 years. I have seen over twenty deer at one time. Have killed 9 and 10 points.

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