Castle Hayne Hunt Club

Castle Hayne Hunt Club is a family-friendly, conservation-minded hunting and fishing club located just 15 minutes from Wilmington in the heart of Southeastern North Carolina. Situated along the banks of the Cape Fear River, this private membership club offers diverse outdoor experiences across hardwood ridges, pine forests, open fields, and swamp bottoms.

Castle Hayne Hunt Club specializes in traditional hunting methods while embracing modern conservation practices. Members enjoy access to:

• •Still hunting for deer, turkey, and bear
• •Dog hunting traditions maintaining age-old hunting heritage
• •Big game hunting including deer and bear
• •Small game hunting opportunities
• •Fishing for catfish and other species in Cape Fear River access areas

The club property encompasses diverse terrain ideal for hunting various game species native to the lower Cape Fear region. The area is known for abundant populations of deer, turkey, and black bear, making it an excellent destination for hunters of all experience levels.

This is a private membership club. Membership dues are $600 for returning members (or $675 if paid after August 15), and $675 for new members, which includes a $75 initiation fee. Prospective members must be sponsored by an existing member. Guest privileges are available at $25 per outing, limited to 4 hunts per year when accompanied by an active member.

Castle Hayne Hunt Club attracts a diverse group of outdoor enthusiasts committed to wildlife conservation and sustainable hunting practices. The club maintains its property through required member participation in two annual work days, ensuring the land remains healthy for future generations of hunters and wildlife.