
Pete Hans started hunting at age 4 in Alabama, killed his first gator at 9, and won awards for Osceola turkey hunting before founding Deep South Hunting Camps in 1999. He brings genuine expertise in animal behavior prediction, hunting location selection, and weather pattern reading. Gun safety isn't...
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Pete Hans started hunting at age 4 in Alabama, killed his first gator at 9, and won awards for Osceola turkey hunting before founding Deep South Hunting Camps in 1999. He brings genuine expertise in animal behavior prediction, hunting location selection, and weather pattern reading. Gun safety isn't an afterthought—Pete runs pre-hunt meetings and detailed protocols for every outing.
The Alabama property spans Choctaw, Washington, and Marengo counties in the historically productive Black Belt region. The soil here is nutrient-dense and supports premium foraging year-round. You're getting a diverse landscape of open fields, dense woodlands, and high game concentration.
Available hunts: - Whitetail deer - Wild hogs - Wild turkeys
Florida's "front porch" offers hardwood forests, open fields, wetlands, and riverbanks. The mild climate means year-round wildlife habitats. Thousands of acres with food plots and mineral stations throughout.
Available hunts: - Whitetail deer - Wild hogs - Alligators - Pheasants - Quail - Doves - Year-round guaranteed hog and gator hunts - Gun hunting allowed during archery season
"After a long day of hunting Pete trades his rifle in for an apron and becomes a 5 star chef, specializing in quality ingredients and making things from scratch."
Pete personally cooks using Southern and Cajun techniques. Signature dishes: - Blackened fish with crawfish gravy - Bacon-wrapped venison - Jambalaya - Gator sausage with peppers and onions
Guests joke about gaining 10-12 pounds during their stay. The food experience is serious enough that reviews consistently mention it as a highlight.
| Membership Level | Annual Price | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $150 | 5% hunt fee discount, 10% shop discount, preferred scheduling, member gun rental rates |
| Family | $250 | Same benefits, family access |
| Corporate | $500 | Same benefits, corporate group rates |
All members get: - Personalized care tailored to individual needs - Preferred scheduling of hunt dates - Open hunt date availability emails - Access to hunting store merchandise discounts
You can book online through their form or call directly. They take reservations for: - Deer hunts - Turkey hunts - Hog hunts - Gator hunts - Quail hunts - Pheasant hunts - Dove hunts
Pete runs the operation with his wife Carolyn, who handles booking, scheduling, marketing, and customer experience. Their three children are active hunters who visit regularly. The camp philosophy is built on Christian values and reflects "old school charm of traditional deer hunting camps where friendship, storytelling, and camaraderie are abundant." Hunters consistently report feeling like family from day one.
What Hunters Report: Success is real. One reviewer harvested an 8-point buck on his last sit. Multiple reviews mention guides Ron and Joe putting them on deer consistently. Another guest took home a gator on a Louisiana hunt. This isn't a pay-and-hope operation—you're getting placed on game.
They stock hunting apparel, accessories, packs, bags, game calls, decoys, scents, optics, and more through their online shop. Members get 10% off merchandise purchases.
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