Deer Hunting Guided Trip in New Hampshire
Private Trip
Active hunting
Fourhour guided deer hunt targeting mature bucks on private landExpert guide Mitch Filson provides two decades of local hunting knowledgeHunters keep trophy racks from harvested deer in premium units
Looking for a serious deer hunt on some of the best private land in New Hampshire? Cast and Blast Guide Service has you covered with a four-hour guided hunt that puts you right where the mature bucks are moving. Guide Mitch Filson knows these woods like the back of his hand after hunting them for over twenty years, and he's going to put that knowledge to work for you. This isn't your typical public land scramble – we're talking pre-scouted stands, proven travel corridors, and the kind of local intel that only comes from decades in the field. You'll be hunting Wildlife Management Units I1, I2, and K, some of the most productive deer country in the Granite State.
This is a one-on-one hunting experience designed for hunters who know their way around a rifle and want results. Mitch takes just one hunter at a time, so you're getting his full attention and all the spots he's been watching all season. The hunt runs four hours, giving you prime time in the woods when the deer are actually moving. You're allowed one tag, and here's the kicker – you get to keep the rack from whatever you harvest. Mitch has already done the legwork, spending hours scouting these private properties to find where the deer are bedding, feeding, and moving between the two. He'll position you based on wind direction, recent sign, and what he's been seeing in his trail cameras. This isn't a luck-of-the-draw situation – it's strategic hunting at its best. You'll need to bring your own valid New Hampshire Private Land Deer Tag, and Mitch recommends this hunt for intermediate to advanced hunters who can handle themselves in the field and make clean shots when the moment comes.
The terrain in Units I1, I2, and K is classic New England deer country – mixed hardwoods with thick cover, old logging roads, and natural funnels that concentrate deer movement. Mitch uses a combination of elevated stands and ground blinds depending on what the conditions call for that day. He's a big believer in reading fresh sign and adapting on the fly, so don't be surprised if he switches up the plan based on what tracks and rubs he's seeing that morning. The key to success here is staying quiet and being ready when opportunity knocks – these mature bucks didn't get big by being careless. Mitch will coach you on wind awareness and proper shot placement, but he expects you to know your rifle and be comfortable with shots out to at least 150 yards. The private land access means you won't be dealing with hunting pressure from other parties, which keeps the deer moving more naturally throughout the day. Most of the action happens during the first two hours after dawn and the last hour before dark, but rutting activity can change everything in a hurry.
White-tailed deer in New Hampshire are some of the smartest and most challenging quarry you'll find anywhere. The bucks in these management units have grown big and wise thanks to selective hunting pressure and quality habitat. During peak rut in November, mature bucks throw caution to the wind as they chase does, creating prime hunting opportunities for patient hunters. These deer average 150-200 pounds field dressed, with trophy bucks pushing well over that mark. What makes hunting here special is the variety of age classes – you'll see everything from yearlings to gnarly old warriors with heavy, dark antlers that tell the story of many seasons survived. The early season focuses on pattern hunting around food sources and travel corridors, while late season pushes deer into thermal cover where they conserve energy during harsh weather. Mitch has taken hunters to bucks scoring well into the 130s and 140s on these properties, and he's always got his eye on a few shooter bucks that have been showing up consistently on camera. The excitement of white-tailed hunting lies in the chess match – these animals learn your patterns as fast as you learn theirs, making every encounter a test of woodsmanship and patience.
If you're tired of hunting the same old public spots and dealing with orange army crowds, this guided hunt with Cast and Blast Guide Service delivers the private land advantage you've been looking for. Mitch's two decades of experience in these specific units gives you access to knowledge that can't be bought anywhere else – he knows which ridges hold deer when the pressure's on, which draws they use during different weather patterns, and exactly where to set up for the best shot opportunities. The one-on-one format means you're not competing with other hunters for Mitch's attention, and the four-hour timeframe keeps you in the woods during the most productive parts of the day. Whether you're looking to fill your tag or finally get that wall-hanger you've been chasing, this hunt puts all the pieces in place for success. Don't spend another season wondering what you're missing – book your spot with a guide who's already done the homework and knows where the mature bucks are living.
New Hampshire whitetails are smart, adaptable animals that can weigh anywhere from 100 to 200+ pounds for mature bucks. They love thick cover near agricultural edges, old logging cuts, and oak ridges where they can feed and bed safely. Early season finds them in predictable patterns, but once hunting pressure kicks in, they go nocturnal fast. What makes them special is the chess match - reading sign, understanding their movement, and outsmarting an animal that's survived everything nature throws at it. The venison is outstanding too. My best advice? Hunt the transitions between bedding and feeding areas, especially those first 30 minutes of legal light. That's when big bucks make mistakes.
Weare, NH