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Black Tine Outfitters is a family-owned and operated guide service running 9,800 acres of privately held land in Citra, Florida—25 minutes south of Gainesville and 20 minutes northeast of Ocala. Unlike competitors leasing ground, Black Tine owns its land outright, which means consistent management, ...
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Black Tine Outfitters is a family-owned and operated guide service running 9,800 acres of privately held land in Citra, Florida—25 minutes south of Gainesville and 20 minutes northeast of Ocala. Unlike competitors leasing ground, Black Tine owns its land outright, which means consistent management, maintained equipment, and guides who aren't juggling second jobs.
Wild Hog Hunts - Day hunts: Full day ($275/hunter, 98% opportunity) or half day afternoon ($225/hunter) - Hunt method: Tree stands, box stands, ground blinds—choice is yours - Bring your own gun or rent an AR-15 (300 AAC Blackout or 6.5 Grendel) - Includes: Guide, transportation, 1 hog (any size), cleaning and quartering - No license or permits required in Florida; year-round season on private land - No trophy fees, no cleaning fees, no size restrictions - Success rate: Better than 99% on full-day hunts
Thermal Imaging Hog Hunts - $325 per hunter (approximately 3 hours) - 100% opportunity rated - Hunt at night using thermal optics to detect heat signatures in total darkness - Equipment provided: Weapon, thermal scope, ammunition - Best for mature trophy boars (naturally nocturnal animals) - Suitable for all ages—they've had kids as young as 6 participate
Whitetail Deer Hunts (Seminole Deer) - Guided hunts on 9,800 acres of quality-managed land - Maintained food plots, mineral sites, and quality feeders - Latest equipment and tree stands - Combined 40 years of deer hunting experience on staff
Osceola Turkey Hunts - Hunts conducted on 7,000+ acres of quality managed land - Limited hunts offered annually to minimize pressure on birds - Black Tine started by hosting turkey hunts for other outfitters—these are core to their business - Help hunters complete the grand slam
Bowfishing Charters - Saltwater bowfishing - Freshwater bowfishing - Inshore fishing
"At Black Tine Outfitters we don't strive to be your trip of a lifetime, we strive to be your trip every time."
What separates them from competitors: - All family-owned land. No leased ground means consistent long-term management. - Year-round maintenance. Guides maintain feeders, food plots, trail cameras, and tree stands—they're not moonlighting elsewhere. - No experience required. Professional staff provide instruction on hunting methods and safety before every hunt. - Group flexibility. No minimum or maximum group size. They accommodate single hunters, families, corporate retreats, bachelor parties, and collegiate groups. - Transparent pricing. No hidden fees, trophy fees, or cleaning charges for hog hunts.
Contact Info: - Phone: 352-816-5809 (10am–5pm Mon–Fri for fast response) - Email: [email protected] - Address: 9293 NE 199th St Rd, Citra, FL 32113
Booking Process: - Call to reserve (preferred for quick responses) - $100 non-refundable deposit per hunter required - Deposits are non-transferable but go toward hunt balance - Accept all major credit cards (4% processing fee applies) - Email inquiries require detailed information—"interested in a hog hunt" won't get a response
Lodging: Black Tine doesn't provide lodging. They refer clients to Airbnb for local options, KOA (15 minutes away with cabin rentals), Holiday Inn Express in Silver Springs, or Gores Landing public campground (15 minutes south).
| Hunt Type | Rate | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day Hog | $275/hunter | Guide, transport, 1 hog, cleaning/quartering |
| Half Day Hog (afternoon) | $225/hunter | Guide, transport, 1 hog, cleaning/quartering |
| Thermal Hog Hunt | $325/hunter | Guide, transport, weapon, thermal optic, ammo, 1 hog, cleaning/quartering |
| Additional Hog | $180/hog | — |
| Non-hunter | $50 | — |
Processing and packaging of harvested game can be arranged through local processors at additional cost.
Citra sits in central Florida's hunting country: - 25 minutes south of Gainesville - 20 minutes northeast of Ocala - 55 minutes south of Jacksonville - 9,800 acres of private land managed since the early 1930s
Wild hogs are found in all 67 Florida counties and have been present since Spanish explorers (possibly Hernando DeSoto in 1539) introduced them. They're the second most popular big game animal hunted in Florida and don't require a license or permit on private land.
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