That depends on the type of service requested, total number of acres, terrain and habitat type.   However, for an acre by acre "on foot" evaluation I typically cover between 100 to 200 acres per day.  Other services involving "spot & check" evaluations create shorter timelines. 

Also, because my fee is fixed per acre and not based on a preset daily rate, you do not have to worry about paying for down time because of weather delays, etc.

Q: Do you charge for the acreage that is farmed?
     (i.e. - grass pastures, planted or plowed fields)

No, not unless you request I scout those fields.  I do scout field perimeters however.

Q: I am one of several bowhunters on a deer lease, how would you do business with us?

The easiest method is for lease members to pool their resources and designate a point man to work with me.  He would  be the person with whom I review my findings, give the notes and map to, and point out selected sites.  I can also work with individual lease members interested in understanding how to set up and  hunt their lease better, in which case my findings remain confidential with the participating member(s) only. 

Q: How do you verify the acreage for each property evaluation.

I use online tools to validate property acreage.  Any differences are discussed and agreed upon prior to service.

Q: Is your fee negotiable?

Yes.  Evaluations on properties larger than 320 acres are eligible for reduced rates.  Please call for details.

Q: Where I hunt it is illegal (or not allowed) to use feeders during hunting season.  Can you still help me?

Yes, in at least two ways. 

1.  I can point out ideal  locations for strategically placed mini food plots, which are an effective option for creating predictable movement between deer use areas throughout your hunting area.  Marked off key stand site locations would then take advantage of this movement.

2.  Whether or not you use feeders, an evaluation  will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how the deer utilize your hunt area, and the program's marked stand sites allow you to take advantage of their movement patterns during each of the four behavior phases of the hunting season.

  
Q: Can I learn on my own where to strategically set feeders, mini food plots, and stand sites to increase shot opportunities on mature bucks?

Yes, of course.  However, you will find little if any information on this subject in magazines, books, or on the internet.  And, if you do not mind learning from experience through trial and error of applied strategies based upon years of observation and record keeping, then doing it yourself is an option.  However, by engaging others with greater experience and knowledge, they can teach us important techniques and strategies that we would not know to consider. Example - it is common practice for bass fishermen to hire and fish with professional guides so they can learn a particular lake, or how to interpret structure, and why, where and when trophy bass hang out during the different seasons and under varied conditions.  Same concept. 

Q: Do you guarantee that I will have opportunities to bag large, mature trophies each season?

Unfortunately no, for two reasons. 

First, there has to be a viable deer herd to hunt.  If there is not, then you will need to adjust your killvest numbers for a few seasons to manage for sex ratios and age class.  However, the information you gain from a Property Evaluation can help you develop an effective and dynamic management program, and; the resulting strategies for feeder station locations and stand sites will apply both now and in the future as your program progresses. 

Secondly, what we do with the knowledge we gain is more important than having just the knowledge itself.  How someone applies the discoveries, knowledge and strategies I share with them is beyond my control. 

However, you will receieve valuable information about the land you hunt, how the deer utilize it, and be presented with comprehensive hunt strategies proven to create new and exciting encounters.