Lodging - Monquin Creek Outdoors

Monquin Creek Outdoors operates guided hunts across Franklin, Sussex, King William, King & Queen, Essex, Caroline, Richmond, Lancaster, New Kent, and Hanover counties. Founded in 2010 by Chip, a lifelong Virginia farmer and outdoorsman, the operation has grown into one of the state's most comprehensive hunting services.

• •Trail Camera Network: Monquin Creek runs 300+ trail cameras year-round across all properties to monitor deer herd health, predators, and migration patterns. This data drives placement decisions and hunt timing.

• •Land Management Strategy: Food plots include corn, milo, clover, oats, wheat, and rye strategically placed across properties. Deer sanctuaries on every property prevent overpressure and maintain herd sustainability. They've worked under the QDMA program for 15+ years and partner with Virginia Department of Wildlife on the DMAP program.

• •Guide Experience: Turkey hunting guides average 30+ years calling longbeards and gobblers. Whitetail guides focus exclusively on mature bucks (3+ years old, 130+ score).

• •50% non-refundable deposit required. Prices exclude licenses, game processing, and guide gratuities (10% minimum tip recommended).

Monquin Creek pursues mature whitetail averaging 3+ years old, scoring 130 or better. Tree stands are strategically positioned for wind direction and deer movement patterns. Archery season runs October 4–November 14. Firearms season spans November 15–January 3, with muzzleloader season November 1–14.

Access to six counties and 25,000+ acres with diverse terrain: farms, hills, pastures, rivers, timber, and pine cutovers. Spring and fall seasons available with guides holding 30+ years combined calling experience. Fall turkey bag limits allow three per license year (two in fall).

• •Duck Hunts: Marshes, rivers, ponds, field impoundments, and the Pamukey River. Species include pintail, redhead, canvasback, widgeon, gadwall, teal, black duck, mallard, wood duck, and bluebill. Monquin Creek establishes wood duck houses for both breeding and youth education.

• •Goose Hunts: September resident season through March migration. Access to farm ponds, first-cut corn fields, and local golf courses. Group hunts and corporate events accommodated.

• •Swan Hunts: Limited permits drawn annually. $600 per permitted hunter guided on large agriculture fields. Monquin Creek maintains a waitlist for interested hunters.

• •Dove Hunts: September through January across varied habitats. September opening typically $300/hunter, declining to $200 as season progresses.

• •Disabled Veterans Hunts: Annual personally-guided deer hunts for disabled veterans at no charge.

• •Youth Hunts: Duck and spring turkey events designed to engage the next generation of hunters and conservationists.

• •Sunflower Event: Spring family event with photography, flower cutting, and games. Fall dove hunting from the sunflower field kicks off the season.

• •Upland Bird Hunts: Wild woodcock and quail on Monquin Creek properties, plus partnership with Cumberland Estate and Preserve at Dundee for pheasant preserve hunts. Trained dog and guide included.

Clients provide all equipment: firearms, ammunition, waders, scent blockers, safety harness. Virginia hunting licenses and required permits (including HIP registration for migratory birds) must be purchased before the hunt.

Wounded animals count as kills regardless of retrieval success.

Monquin Creek partners with hotels in Mechanicsville, Tappahannock, and Richmond: - Near Tappahannock: Days Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Super 8 - Near Mechanicsville: Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn - Near Ashland: Country Inn & Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites

Local dining includes Shagbark (Richmond), Halterman's Eatery, M&M Pizza, Route 30 BBQ & Grill, Ripley's Family Restaurant, and NN Burger.

• •Phone: 804-337-8247

50% deposit required to reserve any hunt. Multiple hunt types available year-round with seasons spanning September through February.