Miller Outdoors

Miller Outdoors, owned and operated by Chris Miller, is the area's only full-time professional guide service. Located in Dummer, NH at 1187 Route 16, they've been running hunting expeditions and outdoor adventures since 2001.

Miller Outdoors specializes in two primary hunts:

New Hampshire's moose season runs nine days starting the third Saturday in October by lottery permit only. The state distributes roughly 485 permits annually to an average of 15,000 applicants worldwide. Odds sit around one in 25 for state residents and one in 50 for nonresidents—among the best in the nation.

Fully Guided Hunts - $4,500 for a 7-day hunt with a bull guaranteed over 45 inches ($2,000 refund if conditions don't allow) - $2,500 for a 4-day hunt for non-trophy bulls or cow tags - Includes extensive pre-season scouting, field support, trophy removal, and transportation to check-in stations - One hunter plus sub-permitee per hunt - Covers zones B, C2, A2, A1, and C1

Semi-Guided Hunts - $1,500 flat rate - Pre-hunt strategy session and mid-hunt support - Detailed game plan and daily debriefs - Applies to zones B, A2, C2, and C1

Supporting Services - Guided scouting: $600/day (8-hour sessions through October 1st) - Field reports: $850 (detailed topographical maps with moose concentration areas, tactics, and stand locations)

Hunts run October 1st through March 31st over trained beagle packs. The dogs wear GPS tracking collars to prevent wasted hunting time looking for lost dogs.

Fully Guided Hunts (your choice of their hounds or yours) - 1 hunter: $490/day - 2 hunters: $290/day per hunter - 3 hunters: $220/day per hunter - 4 hunters: $175/day per hunter - 5+ hunters: $150/day per hunter - 10% discount on 2+ day hunts with all weekdays (no weekends) - Half-day hunts available at 30% discount - Includes personalized guide (your group only), hounds, and optional lodging

Semi-Guided Hunts (hunt over your hounds) - $170/day for 1-4 hunters - Add $35/day per additional hunter over 4 - Includes daily drop-off to prime hunting spots and kennel space for up to 12 hounds

Young Hunters Program - Kids up to age 17 hunt free with a paid adult (must have basic safety knowledge and applicable licenses)

"The beautiful music of the pounding Beagles pierced through the cold winter air like an orchestra. When a silent white form appeared from beneath the low-hanging limbs of a hemlock...the woods went silent for a few seconds."

Beyond hunting, Miller Outdoors operates:

• •Canoe and kayak rentals
• •Snowmobiling excursions
• •4-wheeling adventures
• •Wildlife photography trips
• •Moose watching (non-hunting)
• •Lodging available for all guided hunts

Hare Hunting: - Shotgun: .410 and up (12 ga standard, 20/28 ga effective) - Ammo: #4, #6, or #7-1/2 hi-brass shot - Orange cap/vest, compass, hunting knife, waterproof outerwear, waterproof boots - Snowshoes (may be necessary after December 1st)

Moose Hunting: - Shotgun (12 or 20 ga with slugs), rifle (.25 cal and up), bow, muzzleloader (.45 cal+), or handgun (.44 mag+) - Orange vest/hat, compass, hunting knife, waterproof gear - Cold-weather boots with Thinsulate or felt liners (for winter hunts)

Miller Outdoors publishes hunting articles, maintains video content of hunts and beagle action, and sends regular newsletters for moose and hare seasons. Success rates for moose hunts average 73% over recent seasons. The operation handles everything from small family groups to larger parties with advance notice.