Sika Deer Hunting

kmittleman · Jul 13, 2015

Hey guys,

A friend of mine is an outdoor writer and wants to come to MD to hunt and potentially do a story on Sika Deer hunting. Do you all have any leads or outfitters you'd recommend ? Is it better to get a guide or is a DIY hunt the way to go?

Thanks in advance !

K

Ifdot · Jul 14, 2015

Drive down elliott island Rd at 3am and you can hit as many as you want!

. Just kidding.

I think a guide would be the way to go unless you know someone with some decent knowledge of public Sitka hunting.

kstone803 · Jul 14, 2015

Get him a pair of waders, a tent and send him to Blackwater Refuge. Honestly I have no idea but that's my plan one year. Always wanted to bag a Sika.

friendlyhippo · Jul 14, 2015

Ifdot said:
Drive down elliott island Rd at 3am and you can hit as many as you want! . Just kidding.

I think a guide would be the way to go unless you know someone with some decent knowledge of public Sitka hunting.

I don't think he's talking about hunting Southeast Alaska.

mdram · Jul 14, 2015

try assateague

Capt Frank · Jul 14, 2015

I have been doing Backwater for the last 4 years and the learning curve is huge unless you have someone that’s been hunting there for some time that can help you. Climbing stands and hip or chest waders are a must. Go to an outfitter. Try Muddy Marsh Outfitters. Located in Dorchester. Understand they are one of the best and not that expensive. There number is 410 228 2770. I am not any way affiliated with them. Good Luck.

fscwi · Jul 14, 2015

Go to marylandwhitetail.com, on the forums page there is one called "The Wallow" that is dedicated to sika hunting and has lots of knowledgeable folks there.

mr phil · Jul 14, 2015

mdram said:
try assateague

The Park Rangers out here are happy to have him.

mr phil · Jul 14, 2015

That would be a real cool story. He could try it on his own first . Then with an Outfitter and the story could be about the difference.

Ifdot · Jul 14, 2015

friendlyhippo said:
I don't think he's talking about hunting Southeast Alaska.

Damn auto correct! Blackwater and Fishing Bay is where I would give it a go.

DaveP · Jul 14, 2015

mdram said:
try assateague

Maybe 10-15 years ago!
FWIW, sika hunting has become too popular, tons of Pennsyltuckians EVERYWHERE.

LOL, 40 years ago we paid $1/acre for 600+ acre lease in Church Creek. plus had relatives in Crapo. Sika were a bonus, and the State was actively trying to reduce the herd. Now, leases are $$$ and public is often a madhouse, UNLESS you REALLY do your homework. And legwork.

If he's coming for a short trip, go outfitter, and if time, try DIY too.

Rednekrebel · Jul 14, 2015

There is tons and tons of public land down there. A lot of it not even marked. Locals like to take down the public hunting signs so no one knows and they kinda get it to their self. I would go outfitter IMO. Muddy marsh outfitter is my advice. GReat guys. Great hunt grounds. Lots of good land to kill some nice sika. It's Deff a different expierence if you do it yourself and hunt public. It takes a lot of work and determination. there are some big deer on public land. Either way I wish him luck and good hunting.

BigDaddy · Jul 14, 2015

Writers want to write about success, not a learning curve. Besides the cost of his hunt will be a business expense or picked up by someone else.

ESHOREhunter · Jul 15, 2015

Have him call the Blackwater Refuge Hunt Coordinator. Hunt applications were just mailed out last weekend. Does he want to hunt just archery or muzzleloader & shotgun also? Allen Johnston 410-228-2677

Speed3 · Jul 15, 2015

Good info here....I might have to call an outfitter.

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