Florida Duck Hunting Outfitters

Everglades Hunting Lodge operates private ranches scattered across Highlands, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, Okeechobee, Martin, Glades, Hendry, and Collier counties—basically covering everything from Sarasota west to Lake Wales north and Jupiter east to Labelle south. This spread lets them hunt both Florida's A and C zones for deer and turkey while giving hunters more opportunities to tag trophy Seminole white-tailed deer and Osceola turkeys.

• •Osceola Turkey - Spring season runs from late February through early April depending on zone. Mornings are loud and aggressive on the roost, but turkeys clam up once they hit the ground. They move through swamps, cypress heads, oak hammocks, and pastures looking for hens. They'll come to calls and decoys—or completely ignore them depending on mood.

• •Alligator Hunting - Private land hunts year-round with sight-and-stalk rifle hunting. Public land hunts (August-November) use hook and line at night from boats. Gators are territorial, wary, and have sharp hearing, sight, and smell. Meat is edible, hides tan into leather goods, and mounting is available.

• •Wild Hog Hunting - Year-round, no license required since they're nuisance animals in Florida. Boars are nocturnal and wary but have weak eyesight compensated by excellent smell and hearing. Hunters can use guns, bows, crossbows, spears, or dogs. Thermal scope hunting at night is available for stalking heat signatures in darkness. Sows are highly regarded table fare.

• •Deer Hunting - Seminole white-tailed deer across private ranches in both A and C zones.

• •Duck & Snipe Hunting - Lake Okeechobee duck hunts during early teal and regular waterfowl seasons. Snipe hunts available.

They minimize walking by using trucks, side-by-sides, swamp buggies, airboats, and mudboats to access properties. This setup works for hunters of all abilities—you're not hiking miles through wetlands. All hunts are low-fence, fair-chase operations on managed trophy game ranches.

• •Main Lodge (Northwest of Arcadia) - 3,500 square feet, 4 bedrooms, sleeps 6 people comfortably. Includes great room, fire pit, and swimming. Perfect for relaxing between hunts.

• •Sebring Headquarters - Main guest house and bunkhouse located at 4335 Selah Road, Sebring, FL 33875. This is your base for booking.

• •Large Ranch Lodge - 3,500-acre ranch northwest of Arcadia can host 25 people, corporate groups, and multiple smaller groups during peak seasons.

• •Okeechobee Guesthouse - Convenient location for public land alligator hunters and waterfowlers.

Seasonal local cuisine includes stone crabs, oysters, fresh fish, Florida lobster, prime beef, gator tail, and frog legs. Some hunting packages include meals; others don't. Accommodations have full kitchens, or you can hire a private chef. Pantry service is available if you want to cook yourself.

For Turkey Hunts: - Shotgun, bow, or crossbow (they can supply shotgun) - 3D leafy camouflage jacket - Waterproof boots - Sunglasses - Hearing protection - Turkey vest or backpack with cushion - Turkey calls - Thermacell - Headlamp

For Alligator Hunts (Private): - Rifle (they can supply) - Camouflage clothing - Rain gear - Waterproof boots - Sunglasses - Hearing protection - Thermacell - Headlamp - Large cooler with ice

For Hog Hunts: - Weapon of choice (they can supply rifle) - Camouflage or natural-colored clothing - Waterproof boots - Sunglasses - Hearing protection - Small pack or bag - Thermacell - Headlamp - Large cooler with ice

"Everglades Hunting Lodge is not a 'lodge' in the traditional sense as we provide a private custom experience for every guest. We are as passionate (if not more) about hunting as you are and will do everything we can to make your trip with us an epic one."

They operate as a custom outfitter—not a standard lodge operation. Guides handle the work of locating game, using terrain and access methods to get you close, and managing the hunt from morning to processing.

One hour drive from Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton, Fort Myers, Naples, West Palm Beach, Stuart, Fort Pierce, or Jupiter puts you in the Everglades headwaters. This area is where Florida's freshwater flows south through wetlands, swamps, and agricultural land. The ecosystem supports healthy populations of Osceola turkeys, alligators, wild hogs, Seminole white-tailed deer, and migratory waterfowl.

• •Guided hunts (bow hunting, gun hunting, wingshooting)
• •Private and public land access
• •Lodging with multiple capacity options
• •Meal service and private chef availability
• •Pantry service
• •Processing and taxidermy coordination
• •Equipment provision (rifles, shotguns, boats, vehicles)
• •Multi-day hunting packages