Wayne Derby operates Northern Guide Services out of New Hampshire's North Country, offering guided hunts and fishing expeditions across the region's most productive waters and hunting grounds. Since 1993, he's built his reputation on one core principle: personalized service with groups of no more th...
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Wayne Derby operates Northern Guide Services out of New Hampshire's North Country, offering guided hunts and fishing expeditions across the region's most productive waters and hunting grounds. Since 1993, he's built his reputation on one core principle: personalized service with groups of no more than four hunters at a time—and he's the guide on every trip. No subcontracting. No rotating staff.
Wayne is New Hampshire's state champion moose caller, and it shows in his results. He uses calling exclusively to take moose, often harvesting trophy animals in the 50+ inch spread category.
Moose hunting with Wayne differs from typical outfitter experiences. When a bull responds to the cow calls, you hear him coming—his grunts can carry over a mile. You'll hear him crashing through the woods, snapping saplings, barging through blowdowns as he thinks he's approaching a cow in heat. This is the most exciting way to hunt moose, but it also gives Wayne control over where the animal ends up, making the packout significantly easier than hunting moose where they naturally stand.
Wayne offers both fully guided moose hunts and semi-guided hunts with scouting reports to match your preferred style. Pre-season scouting days are as long and rigorous as hunt season days. Fair warning: moose hunting in mountainous northern New Hampshire terrain is physically demanding. Get in shape.
Moose Hunt Rates: - Archery: $475/person/day - Firearm: $450/person/day - Minimum 2 days
87% of animals Wayne has harvested since 1993 came via bow. He takes bowhunters seriously.
Every archery stand includes: - Baby Grand Summit strap-on ladder stand - Gorilla hanging bow holder - Buck Wing umbrella - Safety harness (required)
Some sites feature buddy stands for parent-child hunts. New Hampshire archery season for deer runs September 15–December 15, though you can bowhunt legal game during any open season.
Archery Hunt Rates: - Deer or Bear over bait: $450/person/day - Turkey fall archery: $425/person/day - Moose archery: $475/person/day - Minimum 2 days
Wayne has hunted turkeys in the North Country since 1995. He calls it the most addictive form of hunting—the adrenaline from calling in a tom is unmatched. New Hampshire's turkey flock is healthy and expanding; birds are becoming easier to locate each year. That said, a turkey's eyesight and hearing are extraordinary. The slightest unnatural movement or sound sends them the other way. Wayne uses decoys, patterns birds like dominant whitetails, and works as hard and long as necessary to achieve success.
Turkey Hunt Rates: - Spring firearm: $450/person/day - Fall archery: $425/person/day
New Hampshire's long deer season offers multiple tactical approaches: - Early archery season: Focus on natural travel corridors, funnels, staging areas, and food sources with natural baiting available - Pre-rut: Combine scents, calling, and rattling to attract bucks - Rut: Concentrate on doe bedding areas - Post-rut: Return to calling, rattling, and scent tactics as buck activity slows
Deer Hunt Rates: - Archery/over bait: $450/person/day - Firearm hunts: $425/person/day
Wayne offers multiple bear hunting approaches:
Bear Hunt Rates: - Archery/over bait: $450/person/day - Firearm hunts: $425/person/day
Similar danger level to bear calling. Winter is prime time as food scarcity brings predators in aggressively. Coyotes and foxes often come in boldly; other meat-eaters will respond to the call. You're essentially a competitor for the meal.
| Class | Duration | Cost Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| How to Hunt Black Bear | 5 days | $775 |
| How to Hunt Whitetail Deer | 5 days | $775 |
| How to Hunt Turkey | 3 days | $525 |
| How to Hunt & Call Moose | 3 days | $525 |
| Call, Track & Observe Wildlife | 3 days | $350 |
Drift Boat Rates: - Full day: $475 - Wildlife/birding/scenic drifts: $325
Access reaches inaccessible river sections, resulting in less pressure and wilder, less spooked fish. All trips include fly and lure selection, tailored instruction, and scenic opportunities.
Wayne takes wading anglers to high-pressure areas where others don't venture—fast mountain streams with minimal fishing pressure. The fish act naturally, offering higher-quality experiences than heavily stocked roadside rivers. Wildlife encounters are common: mink, otter, mother bears foraging with cubs, beaver.
| Excursion | Duration | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing/Family/Recreation | 7 hr full day | $675 |
| Fishing/Family/Recreation | 3.5 hr half day | $475 |
| Eagle/Loon/Wildlife/Sunset Voyage | Full day | $475 |
| Family Outings/Picnics/Swimming | Full day | $500 |
Non-Hunting Educational Programs available year-round
Wayne Derby: "In all of my hunts I prefer to work with one or two hunters. I can at times accommodate up to four. My strive to give very personalized service. I don't hire other guides; I'm the only person with whom you will be working. That is my trade mark and specialty."
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