Blackwater Bugles – Specializing in Guided Sika Deer Hunting in Maryland

On a typical day’s hunt we do not hunt the first morning. We will get started early afternoon. A lot of our hunts are accessed by boat or Argo on foot to multiple feed stations. We have found that it is not advisable to go in the dark as you want the deer to feed and then ambush them on their way back to the feeders in the afternoon. We will meet between noon and 3:00 p.m. and go over the itinerary for the first afternoon’s hunt, get you into the stand where you will be prepared to catch these deer on their return into the feeders and using the trail systems. A lot of our hunts are off the beaten path and a lot of times during your hunt we will boat in or use Argos to get you to places that are otherwise inaccessible. We do not hunt early mornings, some of our clients will bring a ground blind or climber and we can point out some free public areas they are more than welcome to hunt in the morning at no charge. Some of these spots are off the beaten path and are very good places to hunt. We do not access them as an Outfitter it is strictly show and tell. There are some Whitetail and some big bucks on some of our properties. It is not uncommon for them to be taken on a hunt. We allow them to be taken as well at no additional fee. After the hunt if you are successful we will come in and retrieve the game for you and we can either get you straight to quarter yourself or we use a local butcher shop in Cambridge and can have it broken down or even processed if time allows. The most important aspect of these hunts is to take an ethical shot. The worst thing you can do is take a bad shot at least sick of deer in their remote and rugged areas. They can carry a bad shot forever… you will find there is nothing like hunting these deer and to hear and their bugles right in their premier habitat.

Although bugs can be bad early in September they are mainly mosquitoes and are handled well by Thermacells,  other than light gear and maybe a face mask is all that is necessary. The other typical bugs that you would find in the northern region are just not present. Without the thermostat  can make for a pretty miserable hunt. Also to access some of our remote stands on high tides and during storm surges it is a good idea to bring a pair of chest waders or hip boots as well if you have. Almost all hunting scenarios Muck Boots or calf high will work just fine. We typically do not hunt early a.m. if guys want to bring their climbers and take advantage of some of the nearby public areas first thing will be glad to show and tell at no cost. Later in the year can really very in temperatures and rain and snow. Will need clothing accordingly. Fluorescent orange is also necessary during the rifle and black powder seasons. Recommended rifles calibers from 243 caliber up to 7mm. Typically your weapon, clothes, boots and a Thermal Cell is all that’s necessary. Anything else is just frills and keep an eye on the weather situation to make sure you’re fully prepared.