Q: Where is Hoover Creek Outfitters located in Missouri?
A: We are based in Randolph County Missouri approximately 40 miles north of Columbia, Missouri. We hunt properties in Randolph, Macon, and Chariton Counties.
Q: How many acres of land do you access?
A: We manage and hunt approximately 1600 acres, and occasionally supplement that with additional leases.
Q: Do your hunt packages include licenses/tags?
A: No, license/tags are available at numerous retail outlets in the state and are available for purchase over –the-counter or on-line. Some restrictions apply regarding the completion of a hunter’s safety course. Please refer the the Missouri Department of Conservation website for details.
Q: Do you have minimum antler score for harvesting bucks?
A: Yes, the minimum is 135 inches of gross antler mass. Our property is also in the "4-point rule" management area of Missouri. Please refer the the Missouri Department of Conservation website for details. A $500 fine is applicable for harvesting bucks under this minimum score.
Q: What is your lodging and meals arrangement?
A: We offer a modern lodging facilty with private/semi-private rooms and bathrooms. Continental breakfast and sack lunches are provided for each hunter. A traditional "sit-down" evening meal is provided for a spirited discussion of the day’s events and time to strategize with our prostaff for the next day’s activities.
Q: Do you employ quality deer management practices?
A: Yes, our prostaff plants and manages numerous food plots and supplement areas. We employ practical doe management and encourage our hunters to participate in doe harvesting. Trail camaras and videography are certainly tools in our operation on a year-round basis.
Q: Do you offer opportunities for non-hunting spouses, parents, etc.?
A: Yes, the comfort of our lodge is a nice departure from a busy lifestyle. We are located approximately 40 minutes from Columbia, Missouri which is home to the University of Missouri, golf courses, shopping, and several nice State Parks. Non-hunting guests are charged nominally according to length of their stay to cover lodging and meal costs.
Q: Do you offer youth hunts?
A: Yes, we offer adult/youth deer hunt packages for our doe management program. These doe management hunts are offered at significantly reduced rates. Hunters under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We welcome any youth hunter during our other seasons at the regular hunt package prices.