Member Only Hunts
2023 ANNOUNCED MEMBERSHIP HUNTS
1. arizona javelina, mule deer, and coues deer
January 1, 2023
Arizona Javelina, mule deer and Coues deer from January 1, 2023 until about January 10th or 12th or 14th or whenever folks decide to head home. This is a truck-camp type of hunt on public land. Rick guarantees warm clear sunny weather (j/k)......and adventure with great food for sure!
Contact Rick Wildermuth at Rwildermuth2@cox.net if interested. This is a classic Membership hunt.
2. davis Mountain texas hog and javelina hunt
january 28-february 5th, 2023
Davis Mountain TX hog and javalina hunt from January 28-February 5 – Councilman William “Bubba” Graves puts on a very popular hunt in the rugged Davis mountains of western Texas. This is a backpack-in hunt on private land (the owner charges a small access fee) in some ruggedly beautiful country – snow is very likely with the hunt dates. Better be in shape for this one and know a little about backcountry hunting.
it is full already but contact Bubba at 907-712-7856 if interested for 2024.
3. coastal georgia hog hunt
february 2-6, 2023
Coastal Georgia hog hunt – this annual hunt has been quite an adventure and a few who hated slogging through the salt marsh never returned, but most “embraced the suck” and had a good hunt. Even if the hogs don’t cooperate, the weather is usually pleasant and we’ve never had a bad meal there! Excellent seafood available in town too. Boats are obviously needed but experience with tricky tidal rivers is recommended; hip boots or waders are required because dry land is scarce. This is a public land hunt and we camp on Rattlesnake Island. Unfortunately, this hunt, which will be held from February 2-6, fills fast and is already booked for 2023 but there are always cancellations, so call to get on the waiting list. It is cheap too – you just need a small game license, either for the entire year or just the hunt duration.
IF THIS SOUNDS GOOD, CONTACT EITHER JEFF HOLCHIN AT 828-303-6120 OR TIM ANTOINE AT 336-977-0505.
4. Low Country South Carolina HOg hunt
early march 2023
Lowcountry SC hog hunt – this new hog hunt will be held at the Woodbury WMA and will be hosted by Mark Poynor in early March. It is swamp country best hunted with kayaks and canoes. 25,000 acres available and lots of hogs live there but just know that swamp hunting isn’t easy, but it sure is fun!
Contact Mark at markpoynor@yahoo.com or 912-321-8350. More details are listed on the PBS forum by Mark.
6. (we really need a spring turkey hunt somewhere – although rumor is that something is being planned for the spring of 2024…..)
7. Land-Between-The-Lakes Hunt in Kentucky
October 1-9, 2023
Land-between-the-lakes (LBL) hunt on the KY side from October 1-9 for whitetail deer and Turkey. Thousands of acres of prime public land country to hunt. There are cabins for rent but also tent camping available, and unbelievable cooking! Some nice bucks hit the ground here in 2022.
Contact Mark Wang at markhw19@yahoo.com if interested - pretty high capacity but the cabins fill up fast.
October 1-9, 2023
Land-between-the-lakes (LBL) hunt on the KY side from October 1-9 for whitetail deer and Turkey. Thousands of acres of prime public land country to hunt. There are cabins for rent but also tent camping available, and unbelievable cooking! Some nice bucks hit the ground here in 2022.
Contact Mark Wang at markhw19@yahoo.com if interested - pretty high capacity but the cabins fill up fast.
7. Northern Pennsylvania Deer Hunt
Mid/Late October
Northern PA deer hunt with Tim Denial and the Mercer County bowbenders - come experience the hardwoods of PA with Tim Denial and friends in mid-late October. Stay at a nice campground with showers and hunt thousands of acres with Tim. Contact Tim Denial at zebdenial@gmail.com if interested.
Mid/Late October
Northern PA deer hunt with Tim Denial and the Mercer County bowbenders - come experience the hardwoods of PA with Tim Denial and friends in mid-late October. Stay at a nice campground with showers and hunt thousands of acres with Tim. Contact Tim Denial at zebdenial@gmail.com if interested.
8. Blue Ridge Virginia Hunt for Whitetail Deer, Turkey, and Black Bear
Towards End of October 2023
Blue Ridge VA hunt for whitetail deer, turkey and black bear - usually runs for a week towards the end of October. Many thousands of acres of hardwood ridges on public land to hunt, it helps to be in decent shape for this hunt.
Randy Brookshier hosts this annual hunt and does all the cooking, which is awesome and not for those on a diet; contact Randy at stykbow59@comcast.net if interested. Size limit is usually around 10 hunters.
Towards End of October 2023
Blue Ridge VA hunt for whitetail deer, turkey and black bear - usually runs for a week towards the end of October. Many thousands of acres of hardwood ridges on public land to hunt, it helps to be in decent shape for this hunt.
Randy Brookshier hosts this annual hunt and does all the cooking, which is awesome and not for those on a diet; contact Randy at stykbow59@comcast.net if interested. Size limit is usually around 10 hunters.
9. Possible Catskills NY Deer Hunt
Mid/Late October 2023
Possible Catskills NY deer hunt – Councilman Sean Bleakley has access to some great public land in the famous Catskill Mountains and is strongly considering the hosting of a membership hunt there, with camping available at his dad’s property (motels are also available in the nearby towns). Great trout fishing available too. This will depend on how much vacation time that Sean will have in mid-late October 2023, but contact Sean at 845-243-4226 if interested.
Mid/Late October 2023
Possible Catskills NY deer hunt – Councilman Sean Bleakley has access to some great public land in the famous Catskill Mountains and is strongly considering the hosting of a membership hunt there, with camping available at his dad’s property (motels are also available in the nearby towns). Great trout fishing available too. This will depend on how much vacation time that Sean will have in mid-late October 2023, but contact Sean at 845-243-4226 if interested.
10. Blackbeard Island Georgia Hunt for Deer and Hogs
First Full Weekend in December 2023
Blackbeard Island GA hunt for deer and hogs - this is the nation’s oldest organized archery hunt on an island with ancient oaks, Spanish moss, giant rattlesnakes, big gators and lots of history. The deer are tiny but still fun to hunt, there were plenty of hogs for the 2021 hunt and the weather is usually pleasant. This hunt is usually the first full weekend in December (arrive and scout on Wednesday, hunt Thursday-Saturday, and depart on Sunday), there is no limit on the number of hunters who can join this hunt, and our own Jerry Russell will use his boat to shuttle hunters to/from the island. You will need both a GA big game license with deer tags and the NWR permit to hunt, and must follow the refuge rules to the letter.
Contact Matt Schuster at matt@easterndynamicsinc.com to sign up.
First Full Weekend in December 2023
Blackbeard Island GA hunt for deer and hogs - this is the nation’s oldest organized archery hunt on an island with ancient oaks, Spanish moss, giant rattlesnakes, big gators and lots of history. The deer are tiny but still fun to hunt, there were plenty of hogs for the 2021 hunt and the weather is usually pleasant. This hunt is usually the first full weekend in December (arrive and scout on Wednesday, hunt Thursday-Saturday, and depart on Sunday), there is no limit on the number of hunters who can join this hunt, and our own Jerry Russell will use his boat to shuttle hunters to/from the island. You will need both a GA big game license with deer tags and the NWR permit to hunt, and must follow the refuge rules to the letter.
Contact Matt Schuster at matt@easterndynamicsinc.com to sign up.
Member Hunt Wall of Fame
Land Between the Lakes Member HUnt, 2022
PBS members gather for a hunt in South Texas in January 2021. L-R Mike Mitten, Don Parks, Preston Lay, Barry Wensel, Marty McManhon, Ed Downey, Dan Daly
member hunt-arizona january 2020
From the left: Kevin Hall from CA, Mike Pfander - AZ, Quentin VanPelt - ID, Mathew Wilson - NV, AJ Wilson - NV, Anthony Martorana - CA, Jim Johnson - AZ, Mark Stevens - Oregon, Paul Marsden - AZ, and up front is Rick Wildermuth - AZ
Ages 23 to 72.
Ages 23 to 72.
