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Kentucky Whitetail Outfitters for Guided Deer Hunts

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Whitetail Hunting Kentucky offers guided deer hunts on managed ground with lodging, meals, and local guide support. If you are comparing Kentucky deer hunting outfitters, start with the details that shape your trip: hunt dates, package prices, the lodge, and how the guides plan around current conditions. As Kentucky whitetail outfitters, we offer archery, crossbow, muzzleloader, and rifle options. Explore the hunt details and pricing, then contact us to check availability for your group.

Kentucky Whitetail Hunts Built Around Mature Deer Movement

Good whitetail hunting in Kentucky comes down to timing, pressure, wind, and knowing which stands should be hunted and which ones should be left alone. We focus our kentucky whitetail hunts around managed ground, trail camera activity, seasonal food sources, and the way mature bucks move through the area as conditions change.

Whitetail Hunting Kentucky is built for hunters who want clear answers before they travel. You can look over the hunt options, see how the lodge fits into the week, check dates and pricing, or go deeper on our whitetail hunts page before you call.
Proud hunter kneeling beside a trophy Kentucky whitetail buck in a green field.

Managed Ground

Our Kentucky deer hunts are planned around ground we know, not a random place picked the morning you arrive. Stand access, deer sign, recent pressure, wind direction, and time of season all matter, especially when a mature buck starts using a route after dark or only moves in daylight for a short window.

That is where local scouting and restraint pay off. We would rather make a careful move than burn out a good setup. Hunters looking at kentucky whitetail outfitters should ask how stands are chosen, how pressure is managed, and how current trail camera activity shapes the plan.
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Richard Santiago
Whitetail Hunter
I called Michael and told him that I would like to put my son on a big buck. He had been putting long hours in the stands with no success where we live. Michael took on the challenge and worked tirelessly to make it happen. Always adapting to the current conditions and weather and making the moves necessary to put Hunter on the buck of his dreams.

Michael, you’re a class act. Thank you again! Came in as strangers, left as friends. I highly recommend this outfit.
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Hunter kneeling beside a harvested Kentucky whitetail buck on the property.

Guides Who Hunt Wind, Pressure, and Rut Timing

Guided deer hunts in Kentucky work best when the guide is honest about what the deer are doing right now. Some sits are built around a crop edge or bedding route. Others are about rut timing, access, and staying patient when the wind is finally right.

Our guides help with stand decisions, local conditions, and hunt strategy without pretending fair-chase deer are guaranteed. If you are sorting through kentucky guided deer hunts, look for an outfitter who explains the plan plainly and adjusts when the woods tell him to.
Had another great turkey hunting trip here this season. This was our second year in a row doing a DIY hunt, and we’ve had success both years. The property is well managed, the birds are there, and the setup makes it easy to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured or overcrowded.

The lodge is also a huge plus. Clean, comfortable, and a great place to relax after long mornings in the woods. The owner, Michael, is extremely laid back, welcoming, and genuinely wants everyone to have a good time and be successful.

If you’re looking for a quality turkey hunting experience with a relaxed atmosphere and a nice place to stay, I’d highly recommend this outfitter. We’ll definitely be back again.
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Brent Baker
May 22, 2026
Good People!! Great experience!!
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Caleb Blackston
April 20, 2026
Had a great time. Great people and a great place.
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Collin Davis
April 20, 2026
Michael has an amazing place to turkey hunt. Lots of farms to choose from. I highly recommend this outfitter! Drew Brown. Northwest Mississippi
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Drew Brown
April 15, 2025
I had a great time hunting with Michael and Ryan. They have a wonderful lodge and the food was delicious. The hunting was amazing and I am looking forward to my next visit.
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Keith TROUTMAN
December 30, 2025
If you’re looking for a top notch place to hunt then this is it. The lodge was awesome and so was the hunting. Michael and Ryan put me on some good bucks. The whole hunting experience was great. Thanks guys for everything. I’ll see you next season.
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G.J.
December 31, 2025
Thank you, Michael, Eric and Ryan
This family makes you feel at home and part of there family! The food, lodging and stand sites were awesome! Michaels goal is to make everyone have a great time hunting no matter what the condition.
I have hunted with a lot of guides through the years and Michael and his team are at the top of the list.
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Aaron Bartlett
November 25, 2025
My husband had a great time on his hunt 🦌 This was his 4th time hunting with the Small family. Wonderful accommodation, delicious food and great friends!
your friend,
Fred Sandford aka Crystal 😒
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Crystal Helsel
November 20, 2025
Great experience 2 years in a row. Awesome people, stands, property and lodges. I highly recommend it.
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Lamar Gregory
November 14, 2025
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Brian Boven
November 19, 2025
I have hunted with Mike at Whitetail Hunting Kentucky for 2 years and have harvested 2 trophy Kentucky Whitetails. If you are looking for knowledgeable guides, great accommodations and a chance at a big Kentucky whitetail this is the place
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B Brown
November 12, 2025
Great experience! Had a great time and can’t wait to go back next year. Good guys and a good hunt. Felt like deer camp
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Brad Brown
November 14, 2024
Just completed a 4 day rifle hunt with Mike and Whitetail Hunting Ky. Mike worked tirelessly to provide me an opportunity for a trophy deer. Unfortunately it did not happen this time but everything was done above and beyond to make this an enjoyable hunt. I like the smaller size of his operation making it more of a Mom &Pop atmosphere which is what I wanted. The properties he has is very conducive to growing large bucks. His accommodations are just what you want after a hard days hunt and his dinners never leave you hungry. I am more of a senior hunter and Mike made sure I had a comfortable stand on the one day of ugly weather. I have every intention of returning and I know Mike and his crew will again work tirelessly to make this another enjoyable hunting experience. You will not be disappointed with Whitetail Hunting Kentucky outfitters.
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Philip Mickolay
November 12, 2025
What a great experience. A lot was learned from Mike and staff. Great place. Looking forward to next year
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Gary Peabody
November 4, 2025
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Thank you for choosing us Gary! Looking forward to next year!

Hunted with Michael and Ryan for a muzzle loader hunt, and I will say they are absolute stand-up guys. Went above and beyond on all levels.

Lodge is nice an comfortable, and it was able to accommodate our group of 5. Plenty of good food and they put us on some bucks as well!

Would definitely recommend WHK.

Thanks guys!
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Jake Wilson
March 23, 2025
Owner’s reply

Thank you Jake, hope to see you guys back in camp soon🦌

If your looking for a great place to hunt, this is the place
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Josh Berry
January 24, 2025
Big bucks, awesome guides along with great food and accommodations! It’s my favorite place/outfitter in Kentucky….
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Lesley Clemons
December 30, 2024
I would recommend Michael and his team if you want an outstanding hunting experience. They did a great job at making us feel welcome and helped create a family type atmosphere that put me at ease being my son's first guided hunting experience. Thanks to Michael and his team, my son and myself both took down two nice bucks and created memories we'll never forget. We will definitely return!
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Bradley Tate
December 17, 2024
Michael and Ryan did a great job putting us on deer in tough late season conditions. Very laid back, small family environment. Me and my two sons really enjoyed the time together, hopefully we can get back next year.
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Matthew Clarke
December 16, 2024
I've hunted all over the mountains of the East coast, and this place is one of, if not the best. Michael and Ryan really know their properties inside and out, and are some of the most down to earth people you'll ever met. If I could've 6 stars, I would.
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Cody D
December 12, 2024
This is a great outfitter. They have excellent guides, well maintained properties and stands. Very comfortable accommodations and they took very good care of us. The white tails here are huge and abundant. Highly recommend Micheal Small and his crew.
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christie gregory
November 19, 2024
Had a great time hunting with this outfitter. Guys are knowledgeable and put you on the deer. Several guys killed nice bucks including myself. I could see returning here in the future several times. Accommodations are the best I have ever stayed in at a camp and everything was very clean. It was great to come into a home cooked meal in the evenings after a day in the woods. They also did a great job of handling the deer and getting it ready for you to take home.
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Grant
November 14, 2024
Got to say a very outstanding setup. Mike has some great quality deer on his property. He does his homework and puts you in the best situation to see and harvest good deer. Between me and my buddy that went our first day out between us we seen 57 deer probably some were the same deer, but it was outstanding. Seen couple shooters just didn’t have the opportunity to shoot them. Mike really takes the time and effort to putting you in great situation to harvest some outstanding quality deer. Mike and the staff do a great job taking care of you and feeding you and making you feel at home. After coming in from hunting they have great meals ready for you couldn’t ask for better hospitality. Definitely recommend hunting at Whitetail Hunting Kentucky.
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Michael Mauldin
November 6, 2024
Great experience. Hunted archery early season and Michael had numerous good locations as options given the changing weather. Lodge is great and most hunting locations are not far from the lodge. I'll definitely be back.
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Greg Weller
September 23, 2024
Top of the line outfitter and person
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Chris Gore
September 3, 2024
Went here for a self guided turkey hunt. Our group told Michael what we needed and he provided for us adequately. Great facilities, very clean. The food was good and best of all, a turkey was harvested. Thanks Michael!
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Lee Weaver
May 4, 2024
Top notch facilities, guides and hunting land. Mike goes above and beyond to guarantee a great hunting experience.
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Tyler Whitt
January 10, 2024
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Thanks Tyler, looking forward to having you back in camp in 2024!

Just got back from a 3 day late season hunt the weather wasn't the best but Mike did his best to get us on bucks. The last day I tagged out on a great 8pt at last light. Good amenities and great people comfortable stands and has the bucks on his properties.
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Cody Mac
December 13, 2023
Just got back from hunting with mike small had a great time. The place is nice and comfortable. The properties are great for big deer . They do there homework to put you on the deer . My guide John works hard to get you out there super nice guy and Rhonda will cook up you a great dinner. Thanks whitetail Hunting Kentucky
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Kevin DeBenedittis
October 30, 2023
If you’re looking for a great outfitter to put you on a once in a life time deer. I highly recommend hunting with these guys!!
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Cody Sexton
October 23, 2023
Awesome time, definitely worth the experience. Everyone there treats you like family. Great facilities, Good Food, Great times. My only gripe is that I didn’t have more time. Checkout whitetail hunting Kentucky
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Jeremy Anderson
October 23, 2023
Great outfitter. Mike and his crew do exactly what they say they will do ...they put me on a great buck. Can't wait to go back next year...
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David Desmarais
December 18, 2022
I just returned from an early muzzleloader hunt with them. You could not ask for a better group of guides. Michael, Jason and James will do anything they can to put you on a big buck. Great food and sleeping accommodations and they keep you laughing at no extra charge.
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Jennifer St Louis
October 26, 2022
Great guide 10 outa 10. If you dream of getting a Kentucky buck call Mike and make that trip. I got my hunt of a lifetime last minute of the last day. And I'm hooked I'll be back next year. Thanks Mike and Kim great meeting you.
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Rory Conry
September 24, 2022
We had a great experience we definitely we will be back the guys and gals are top notch.They do everything they tell you they are going to do. It was a awesome! experience Five stars for sure
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Frank Whittaker
February 27, 2022
Mike and his guys worked extremely hard for us. My main focus was my son and Mike made it his priority. With a hot weather front rolling in, he constantly scouted and checked the movement of his deer on the cameras. He worked tirelessly to make it happen.
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Richard Santiago
November 18, 2021
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Britni Small
July 11, 2021
Had a great hunt And accommodations. These outfitters was very knowledgeable about the habits of the game. First class! Definitely will be coming back for years to come. Thanks guys
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Fabian Small
July 9, 2021
I am so glad you finally decided to offer outfitting services. We’ve hunted several states together and Kentucky has always produced the biggest bucks!
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Danny Clemons
July 9, 2021
Can’t wait to see what this season brings Iv seen your trail camera picture and the season is looking promising for some monster bucks
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Joshua Whittaker
July 9, 2021

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Lodging Included With Your Hunt

The lodge gives hunters a practical home base during the trip. You have a place to rest, keep gear organized, talk through the next sit, and be close enough to stay focused on the hunt instead of driving back and forth every day.

For many hunters comparing kentucky deer hunting outfitters, lodging is part of the decision. You can read more about the setup on the lodge page, then check the package details on pricing.
Warm interior of the Kentucky hunting lodge with rustic wood walls and comfortable seating.
Hunter with a large buck and crossbow in grassy Kentucky hills.

Archery & Crossbow Hunts

Archery and crossbow dates can be a good fit for hunters who want the slower chess match: reading fresh sign, playing the wind, and waiting for a deer to make a mistake inside range. Early season and pre-rut hunts can look very different, so we talk through timing before you choose a date.

These hunts are part of our broader kentucky deer hunts, and they fit hunters who are comfortable with patience, shot discipline, and changing conditions.
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Muzzleloader Hunts

Muzzleloader hunts give hunters a different kind of window. Depending on the season and deer movement, the plan may lean on travel routes, food, bedding cover, or the first signs that bucks are starting to check does.

We keep the setup practical: know the effective range, hunt the wind, and make the sit match the conditions. It is a strong option for hunters who want a traditional feel without a pile of promises.
Hunter poses with a large buck next to a trailer and barn.

Rifle Hunts During the Rut

Rifle season draws hunters who want to be in Kentucky when rut movement can change fast. A stand that was quiet yesterday can be worth sitting today if the wind, pressure, and doe activity line up.

Our rifle hunts are guided deer hunts in kentucky with local support, lodging, and a plan built around current conditions. To see recent deer and trail camera proof, visit the trail camera photos page.

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